TM 9-2320-361-20 8-16. FLEXIBLE HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINE MODIFICATION This task covers: a. Removal c. Installation b. Modification INITIAL SETUP: APPLICABLE MODELS REFERENCES (TM) All LO 9-2320-209-12-1 MATERIALS/PARTS Three lockwashers Two screw-assembled lockwashers Locknut TM 9-2320-361-10 TM 9-2320-361-20P EQUIPMENT CONDITION Parking brake set (TM 9-2320-361-10). Screw Spring plate GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Spring New, longer hydraulic brake line must be installed. Clamp Brake line P/N 7409330 Cap and plug set (Appendix C, Item 8) WARNING Ensure new, longer front hydraulic brake lines, currently used on 5- ton trucks, are installed on all 2-1/2-ton trucks. Old, shorter front hydraulic brake lines are subject to failure during full steering travel and must be replaced with new, longer front brake hoses. Failure to do this will result in injury or death to personnel. CAUTION Cap or plug all openings immediately after disconnecting lines and hoses to prevent contamination. Failure to do so may result in internal parts damage. NOTE Left and right front flexible hydraulic lines are replaced the same. This procedure covers the left front. a. Removal 1. Remove two nuts (2), lockwashers (1), and steering guard (4) from steering arm (7). Discard lockwashers (1). 2. Remove locknut (6), screw (3), and bracket (5) from steering guard (4). Discard screw (3) and locknut (6). NOTE Have container ready to catch hydraulic fluid. 3. Disconnect steel brake line (15) from inlet connector (14). 4. Disconnect brake line (12) from flexible hydraulic brake line (13). 5. Remove nut (11), old flexible hydraulic brake line (13) with steel brake line (15), and bracket (5) from bracket (10). Discard nut (11), old flexible hydraulic brake line (13) with steel brake line (15), and bracket (5). 6. Remove two screw-assembled lockwashers (9) and bracket (10) from axle housing (8). Discard screw- assembled lockwashers (9). 8-42
