TM 9--2350--292--20--20355 00--2BRAKE LINKAGE ALIGNMENT, ADJUSTMENT AND BLEEDING(OLD CONFIGURATION) -- CONTINUED0355 00Alignment1. Loosen nut (1) and disconnect brake cable assembly (2) from clevis (3).2. Remove two cotter pins (4), two grooved head pins (5) and two rear brake rod assemblies (6) from two brake ap-ply levers (7). Discard cotter pins.3. Check both brake apply levers (7) to ensure that they are in the fully released position against their external stops(8). If not fully released, push in on the adjustment screw collar (9) while turning the adjustment screw to positionthe brake apply lever (7) against the stop (8).4. Loosen four locking nuts (10) on two rear brake rod assemblies (6).5. Insert a 1/8--inch locating pin at point 1.WARNINGAdjustment to length of rod assemblies must be accom-plished by adjusting both end clevises evenly. Rod endclevises must maintain a minimum of 0.62 inch (15.7 mm)thread engagement from end of rod assemblies at alltimes. Failure to comply could result in rod assembliesseparation, causing loss of vehicle service brake, result-ing in personnel injury or vehicle damage.6. Adjust both ends of two rear brake rod assemblies (6) evenly until holes in clevis (11) align with holes in brakeapply levers (7) and long brake shaft (12) is lined up with short brake shaft (13). Verify thread engagement of0.62 inch (15.7 mm) exists between face of locking nut and end of rod assemblies.7. Connect two rear brake rod assemblies (6) to two brake apply levers (7) with two grooved head pins (5) and twonew cotter pins (4).8. Tighten four locking nuts (10) and remove 1/8--inch locating pin from point 1.Figure 169321FORWARDPOINT 11067510411746105111078913120.62 IN(15.7 MM)0.62 IN(15.7 MM)
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