FLATRACK AIR CHAMBER REPLACEMENT.

TM 9-2330-385-14

4-67. FLATRACK AIR CHAMBER REPLACEMENT.

This task covers:

a. Removal

b. Installation

c. Follow-On Maintenance

INITIAL SETUP

Tools and Special Tools

Equipment Condition

Tool Kit, General Mechanic's: Automotive

Wheels chocked, (Para 2-20)

Air system drained, (Para 2-21)

Rod, Unlocking (Item 8, Appendix C)

Flatrack air chamber caged, (Para 4-65)

Cap and Plug Set (Item 2, Appendix J)

Materials/Parts

Sealing Compound (Item 17, Appendix E)

Tags, Identification (Item 23, Appendix E)

Locknut (2) (Item 43, Appendix I)

Pin, Cotter (2) (Item 66, Appendix I)

Removal.

Brake chamber contains a spring that is under great pressure. Never work directly behind

brake chamber or attempt to disassemble brake chamber. Serious injury or death could

result to personnel.

NOTE

Both flatrack air chambers are removed the same way. Right side shown.

(1)

Remove cap (1) on cable (2) from threaded frame hole (3).

(2)

Install unlocking rod into opposite threaded frame hole (3) of flatrack air chamber (4) being replaced.

(3)

Turn unlocking rod clockwise until flatrack lock (5) is retracted.