AXLES AND WHEELS

TM 10-3930-638-24&P

1-21. AXLES AND WHEELS

2. DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER. Integral part of axle;

1. FRONT AND REAR AXLES. Single reduction

single reduction unit employs a heavy duty spiral bevel gear.

type driven by propeller shafts; front axle is rigidly

3. RIMS AND TIRES. Heavy duty steel rims; pneumatic

mounted; rear axle is trunnion mounted. Axle includes

tires, 15 by 19.5, 8 ply tubeless.

differential carrier and drum type brakes on each wheel.

1-22. BRAKES

brakes permits brake shoes to center themselves in

1. PARKING BRAKE. Located on transmission output

brake drum.

shaft; drum and shoe type brake. Actuated by lever located

3. HYDRAULIC BRAKE VALVE. Consists of power

next to operator's seat and connected by cable to parking

section (provides power assist to service brakes) and

brake actuating lever.

master cylinder section. Power assist section connected by

2. SERVICE BRAKES. Floating shoe and drum

plunger to service brake pedal.

hydraulic brake located on each wheel. Actuation of the

1-23. STEERING SYSTEM

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