TM 9-2320-273-20
BRAKE SYSTEM.
9-39. SLACK ADJUSTERS MAINTENANCE (Continued).
LOCATION/lTEM
ACTION
REMARKS
4. Slack adjuster (3).
If push rod travel does not fall
between 3/4 to 1 inch (1.9 cm
to 2.54 cm), tighten adjusting
screw to decrease travel or
loosen to increase travel.
5. Cotter key (4) and clevis
a. Remove.
pin (5).
b. Disconnect slack adjuster
(3) from push rod (6).
6. Push rod locknut (7).
a. Loosen.
b. Turn push rod (7) to
shorten.
7. Clevis pin (5).
Insert into slack adjuster (3).
8. CAB/Brake pedal.
Push completely down.
Second mechanic.
9. Slack adjuster (3) and
If angle between slack ad-
First mechanic.
push rod (6).
juster (3) and push rod (6)
is at least 90°, go to
step 10.
10. Locknut (7).
Tighten.
11. Cotter key (4)
Push into clevis pin (5).
NOTE
If adjustment to the push rod/slack adjuster
angle is necessary, the push rod travel must
be rechecked.
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