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TM 5-4210-233-14&P-1
4-146. SLACK ADJUSTER
THIS TASK COVERS:
a.
Removal
c.
Adjust
b.
Installation
d.
Follow-on Maintenance
TOOLS REQUIRED
EQUIPMENT CONDITION
Tool Kit, General Mechanics, Automotive
Main Engine Shutdown (see para 2-12 .)
(Appendix B, Section III, Item 1)
APU Shutdown (see para 2-16 .)
Batteries Disconnected (see para 4-114 .)
MATERIALS/PARTS REQUIRED
All Air Tanks Drained
Cotter Pin (Figure 154, Appendix F)
a.
Removal.
(1) Remove cotter pin (1) from clevis pin (2) and
remove pin.
(2) Remove snap-ring (3) and remove slack adjuster
(4) from camshaft (5).
b.
Installation.
(1) Install slack adjuster (4) to camshaft (5) and
secure with snap ring (3).
(2) Install clevis pin (2) through slack adjuster (4) and
secure with cotter pin (1).
c.
Adjust.
(1) Raise wheel off ground.
(2) Depress collar (7) for access to adjusting bolt (6).
(3) Rotate wheel while turning adjusting bolt (6)
clockwise.
(4) Turn adjusting bolt (6) until brake shoes make
contact with brake drum.
(5) Back-off adjusting bolt (6) three clicks.
(6) Seat collar (7) over bolt (6).
d.
Follow-on Maintenance.
(1) Connect batteries (see para 4-114).
(2) Start engine and charge air system.
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