TM 9--2350--292--20--2
0369 01--1
BRAKE BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT
0369 01
THIS WORK PACKAGE COVERS:
Removal, Installation
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools and Special Tools
General mechanics tool kit (item 1, WP 0717 00)
Torque wrench (item 2, WP 0717 00)
Materials/Parts
Safety goggles (item 93, WP 0716 00)
Wiping rags (item 7, WP 0716 00)
Equipment Conditions
Vehicle parked on a level surface with tracks blocked
and brakes released (TM 9--2350--292--10)
Subfloor plates #13 and #16 removed (WP 0454 00)
References
TM 9--2350--292--10
WARNING
WARNING
Do not work on hydraulic lines or fittings when system is
pressurized. Hydraulic fluid under pressure can cause
personnel injury. Depressurize brake system by stepping
on the brake pedal several times to bleed off the hydrau-
lic pressure. Make sure brake pressure gauge indicates
zero.
Removal
1. Loosen two nuts (1 and 2).
2. Remove nut (1) and ball joint assembly (3) from threaded rod (4).
3. Remove nut (2) and ball joint assembly (3) from brake cable assembly (5).
4. Inspect parts for damage and replace as required.
Installation
1. Install nut (2) and ball joint assembly (3) to brake cable assembly (5). Do not thread brake cable assembly (5)
past the hole in the ball joint assembly (3).
2. Install nut (1) onto ball joint assembly (3) and the threaded rod (4).
3. Using torque wrench, tighten nuts (1 and 2) to 30--35 lb--ft (40.7--47.5 NSm).
4. Perform brake control alignment and adjustment (WP 0355 00 or WP 0356 00).
NOTE
FOLLOW--ON MAINTENANCE:
Install subfloor plates #13 and #16 (WP 0454 00)