TM 9-2320-361-20 8-22. AIRBRAKE VALVE REPLACEMENT This task covers: a. Removal b. Installation INITIAL SETUP: APPLICABLE MODELS EQUIPMENT CONDITION M275A2 Parking brake set (TM 9-2320-361-10). MATERIALS/PARTS Air reservoirs drained (TM 9-2320-361-10). Two drivescrews GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Antiseize tape (Appendix C, Item 27) Do not disconnect air lines before draining air REFERENCES (TM) TM 9-2320-361-10 reservoirs. TM 9-2320-361-20P a. Removal WARNING Do not disconnect air lines before draining air reservoirs. Small parts under pressure may shoot out with high velocity, causing injury to personnel. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. NOTE The left and right side valves are replaced the same. This procedure covers the left side. Remove air hose (1) from adapter (8). Remove adapter (8) from airbrake valve (2) and inspect adapter (8) for stripped threads, cracks, or breaks. If damaged, replace. Remove air line (5) from adapter (6). Remove adapter (6) and airbrake valve (2) from bracket (4) and plate (3). Inspect adapter (6) for stripped threads, cracks, or breaks, If damaged, replace. NOTE Perform step 5 only if plate requires replacement. Remove two drivescrews (7) and plate (3) from bracket (4). Discard drivescrews (7). b. Installation NOTE Perform step 1 only if plate was removed. 1. Install plate (3) on bracket (4) with two new drivescrews (7). NOTE All male pipe threads must be wrapped with antiseize tape before installation. 2. Install airbrake valve (2) on bracket (4) with adapter (6). 3. Install air line (5) on adapter (6). 4. Install adapter (8) on airbrake valve (2). 5. Install air hose (1) on adapter (8). 8-50
