TM 5-3825-229-14&P
4-26.
BRAKE CAMSHAFT (cont)
a.
Installation.
(1)
Install bushing assembly (7) on bracket. Secure with screws (13) and washers (6).
(2)
Install bushing (10) and preformed packing (11) in spider.
(3)
Install washer (12) on camshaft (3) and insert camshaft through preformed packing (11) and bushing (10)
in spider.
(4)
Install seal (9) and washer (8) on camshaft (3).
(5)
Insert camshaft (3) through bracket and bushing assembly (7). Move slack adjuster (4) into position and
slide adjuster on splines of camshaft.
(6)
Install washer (5) and secure camshaft (3) with lockrings (1 and 2).
(7)
Install brake shoes (para. 4-25).
(8)
Install brake drum and hub (para. 4-36).
(9)
Install wheels and tires (para. 4-37).
(10)
Install slack adjuster (para. 4-26).
4-27.
SLACK ADJUSTER
THIS TASK COVERS:
a.
Removal
c.
Adjusting Free Stroke
b.
Installation
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools Required:
Personnel Required: 2
Nomenclature:
Equipment Conditions:
General Mechanics
Ref
Conditions
Tool Kit
Semitrailer wheels chocked
a.
Removal.
(1)
To release spring force from slack adjuster and camshaft, apply air to brake chambers. Do not apply
brakes.
(2)
Remove pawl assembly (1) from slack adjuster (2).
(3)
Remove both cotter pin and clevis pins (3).
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