TM 9-2330-389-14&P
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BRAKEDRUM MAINTENANCE (Con’t).
2.
Remove cotter pin (3) from nut retainer (4). Remove nut retainer (4) from front frame assembly spindle (7).
Discard cotter pin.
3.
Loosen nut (5) and rotate brakedrum (2) while tightening nut (5) until binding starts. Loosen nut (5) 1/16 turn or
until brakedrum (2) does not bind.
NOTE
Try to move brakedrum by rocking. If brakedrum moves, tighten nut 1/16 turn and
recheck.
4.
Install nut retainer (4) and new cotter pin (3) on front frame assembly spindle (7).
CAUTION
To prevent damage, avoid hammering in center of grease cap. Tapping around
circumference near shoulder will prevent binding.
5.
Install grease cap (1) on brakedrum (2).
FOLLOW-ON MAINTENANCE:
Install tire assembly (para 4-28).
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