TM 9-2330-324-14&P
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SERVICE BRAKE ASSEMBLY MAINTENANCE—Continued
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10.
If disconnected, connect axle hydraulic lines to backing plate (WP 0037 00).
11.
Install hub and brakedrum (WP 0039 00).
ADJUSTMENT
N O T E
• To ensure an accurate adjustment, this procedure must be performed
when brakeshoes are cool.
• Perform this adjustment at each wheel to adjust brakes.
1.
Raise one side of trailer with rear jack and place a jackstand on corner of rear crossmember. Lower
and remove rear jack. Repeat for other side.
2.
On passenger (right) side of trailer, turn upper brakeshoe adjusting bolt (36) and lower brakeshoe
adjusting bolt (37) clockwise until brakes are completely released. Check to see that wheel turns
freely.
3.
On driver (left) side of trailer, turn upper brakeshoe adjusting bolt (36) and lower brakeshoe
adjusting bolt (37) counterclockwise until brakes are completely released. Check to see that wheel
turns freely.
36
37
N O T E
Overtightened bearing is evident if a drag occurs when brakes are
completely backed off.
