TM 9-2520-272-34&P
5-3. BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
(SHEET 2 OF 5)
NOTE
0 The torque wrench check provides an accurate method to check brakes.
o When a brake is adjusted properly, 40 lb-ft applied to the torque wrench on the
brake shaft should cause the indicator to line up opposite the APPLY mark.
1 Using torque wrench andsplined adapter, turn left brake apply shaft counterclockwise until
torque wrench reads 40 lb-ft (54 N•m) and hold it there.
2 Check position of indicator.
Adjust brake if indicator does not line up opposite APPLY
mark. (Refer to this paragraph, TASK 2.)
3 Using torque wrench and splined adapter, turn right brake apply shaft clockwise until torque
wrench reads 40 lb-ft (54 N•m) and hold it there.
4 Check position of indicator in relation to the APPLY mark.
Adjust brake if indicator does
not line up opposite APPLY mark. (Refer to this paragraph, TASK 3.)
End of Task 1
TASK 2. ADJUST LEFT-HAND BRAKE
COMMON TOOLS:
Extension, socket wrench, 1/2 inch square drive, 6 inch
Handle, socket wrench, 1/2 inch square drive
Socket, socket wrench, 1/2 inch square drive, 1/2 inch
Wrench, 30°-60° angle-head, open end, 11/16 inch
Wrench, torque, 0-175 ft-lb
SPECIAL TOOLS:
Adapter, splined, brake adjustment (73342) 8355955
REPAIR PARTS:
Gasket, brake adjusting cover (73342) 23017880
NOTE
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Brake needs tightened if indicator passes APPLY mark when 40 lb-ft (54 N•m)
is applied with torque wrench.
Brake needs loosening if indicator does not get to APPLY mark when 40 lb-ft
(54 N•m) is applied with torque wrench.
Brake adjusting link should be turned only 1/6 turn (60°) at a time until proper
brake adjustment is achieved.
Go to Sheet 3
Para. 5-3, Task 2
Change 1
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