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TM-9-2320-361-20 Unit Maintenance Manual for M44A2 Series Trucks

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TM 9-2320-361-20 8-7. SERVICE BRAKESHOES MAINTENANCE (Contd) WARNING Do not use a dry brush or compressed air to clean brakeshoes. There may be asbestos dust on brakeshoes which can be dangerous to your health if you breathe it. (Brakeshoes must be wet, and soft bristle brush must be used.) NOTE The replacement procedure for front and rear service brakeshoes are done the same way. This procedure covers the front service brakes. If any brakeshoes are to be replaced, replace all brakeshoes on both ends of an axle. a. Removal 1. Remove brakeshoe return spring (24) from brakeshoes (2) and (19). 2. Remove two nuts (7), washers (6), anti-rattle springs (4), washers (3), and upper (long) guide pins (1) from backing plate (5). Discard nuts (7), washers (6), and guide pins (1). 3. Remove two nuts (10), washers (11), lower (short) guide pins (20), and retainer washers (18) from backing plate (5). Discard nuts (10), washers (11), and guide pins (20). 4. Remove two slotted retainers (22) and washers (23) from two anchor pins (21). Discard slotted retainers (22). 5. Remove two brakeshoes (2) and (19), retainer washers (17), and felt washers (14) from anchor pins (21), backing plate (5), and wheel cylinder pushrods (8). 6. Remove two cams (16), springs (15), and acdjusting pins (9) from backing plate (5). 7. Remove two nuts (12), washers (13), and anchor pins (21) from backing plate (5). 8-19