TM 10-4610-239-24
TM 08580B-24/3
CLEANING. (Cont)
WARNING
Compressed air can blow dust into the eyes. Wear eye protection. Do not
exceed 30 psi (207 kPa) air pressure.
e.
Hold rags loosely over both ends of tube through spider to catch dirt and solvent. Blow
low-pressure compressed air into lubrication fitting hole on spider.
f.
Move rags so that clean material is over ends of tube and blow air into lubrication fitting hole.
Repeat until rags stay clean and dry.
g.
Hold rags loosely over both ends of splined tube through slack adjuster to catch dirt and solvent.
Blow low-pressure compressed air into lubrication fitting hole on slack adjuster.
h.
Move rags so that clean material is over ends of tube and blow air into lubrication fitting hole.
Repeat until rags stay clean and dry.
i.
Using soft-bristled brush, sweep dirt and metal filings off brakeshoes and brakeshoe linings.
INSPECTION.
NOTE
Replace all four brakeshoe linings as a set.
a.
Inspect brakeshoe linings for excessive or uneven wear. Remove faulty linings and send
brakeshoes to Direct Support Maintenance.
b.
Inspect brakeshoe linings for oil or grease. Remove damaged linings and send brakeshoes to
Direct Support Maintenance.
c.
Inspect splines of camshaft and slack adjuster for chipping, cracking, or excessive wear. Replace as required.
d.
Inspect washers, bushing, anchor pin links, anchor pins, brake roller pins, and bearing surfaces of
camshaft and spider for excessive wear or deformity. Replace as required.
e.
Inspect spring for cracks or deformity. Replace as required.
f.
Inspect retract spring pins for stuck or missing end pins, excessive wear, or deformity. Replace as required.
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