TM-9-2320-361-24-2 Field Maintenance Manual Volume 2 for M44A2 Series Trucks
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TM 9-2320-361-24-2 0457 00 0457 00-2 PARKING AND SERVICE BRAKESHOE REPAIR (Contd) NOTE • Parking and service brakeshoes are repaired basically the same. This task covers service brakeshoe repair. • All service and parking brakeshoe linings must be replaced as matched sets. DISASSEMBLY Remove fourteen rivets (4) and lining (2) from service brakeshoe (1). Discard rivets (4). CLEANING AND INSPECTION 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 a soft bristle brush must be used). • Skysol 100 solvent is combustible; DO NOT use or store near heat, sparks, flame, or other ignition sources. Use mechanical ventilation whenever product is used in a confined space, heated above ambient temperatures, or agitated. Keep container sealed when not in use. Contact with Skysol 100 may cause skin irritation. Use chemical-resistant gloves. In case of skin contact, remove any contaminated clothing and wash skin thoroughly with soap and water. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Eye contact may cause irritation, tearing, or blurring of vision. Use face shield or goggles when eye contact may occur. In case of eye contact, flush eyes with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes or until irritation subsides. Inhalation may cause irritation to upper respiratory passages. DO NOT have food or drink in the vicinity. Failure to comply may result in injury to personnel. 1. Clean brakeshoe (1) with water and soft bristle brush. Allow to air dry. Clean with Skysol 100. 2. Check brakeshoe (1) for cracks, warps, flat spots on faces, and out-of-round rivet holes (3). Replace if cracked, warped, flat, or holes are out-of-round. ASSEMBLY 1. Install new lining (2) on service brakeshoe (1) with fourteen new rivets (4). 2. Install parking or service brakeshoes (WP 0164 00 or WP 0167 00).