FLATRACK LOCK AIR CHAMBER CAGE/UNCAGE.

TM 9-2330-385-14

4-65. FLATRACK LOCK AIR CHAMBER CAGE/UNCAGE.

This task covers:

a. Cage

b. Uncage

c. Follow-On Maintenance

INITIAL SETUP

Tools and Special Tools

Equipment Condition

Tool Kit, General Mechanic's: Automotive

Wheels chocked, (Para 2-20)

Cage.

Flatrack lock air chamber contains a spring that is under great pressure. Never work

directly behind flatrack lock air chamber or attempt to disassemble flatrack lock air

chamber. Serious injury or death could result to personnel.

If top of flatrack air chamber is clogged with mud, sand, or dirt, do not proceed with caging

operation unless flatrack air chamber can be cleared or serious injury or death could result

to personnel.

NOTE

Caging bolts, nuts and washers must be removed from brake air chambers to cage the

flatrack lock air chambers. The caging bolts are the same on both types of air chambers.

(1)

Remove nut (1) and washer (2) from caging bolt (3) and remove caging bolts (3) from two brake

chambers (4) on any axle.