Drive Axle, Wheel Cylinder and Brake Shoes

TM 10-3930-611-35

(2) Refer to figure 3-27 and remove the

the brake master cylinder.

e. Installation.

drive axle assembly.

Install the brake master

b. Disassembly. Refer to figure 3-28 and

cylinder (TM 10-3930-611-12).

Bleeding. Bleed the air from the brake

disassemble the drive axle, wheel cylinder, and brake

shoe assembly.

system (TM 10-3930-611-12).

c. Cleaning, Inspection and Repair.

g. Push Rod Adjustment.

(1) Wipe the brake shoe with a clean, dry

(1) Ensure that the foot pedal is in the

cloth. Clean all other parts with dry cleaning solvent

fully upward position.

(Federal Specification P-D-680) and dry thoroughly.

(2) Observe the piston travel through the

(2) Inspect brake lining for glaze, grease

filler hole. Adjust the cylinder push rod (fig. 3-28) to

or oil soaked condition, and wear. Inspect wheel

approximately 1/16 inch free travel without any

bearings for pitting and spindles for out-of-straightness.

movement of the piston.

Inspect wheel cylinder for leaking oil. Inspect tires for

3-23. Drive Axle, Wheel Cylinder and Brake Shoes

wear. Inspect all parts for breaks, cracks, loose or

a. Removal.

missing mounting hardware, or other defects.

(1) Remove the drive wheels (TM 10-

3930-611--12).

Figure 3-27. Drive axle assembly, removal and installation.

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