Parking Brake.

TM 55-1740-202-13&P

f. Parking Brake.

(1) Check emergency brake cables (1, fig.

4-8) for broken strands, stretching, and for damage to end

terminations.

(2) Check pillow blocks (12) for wear.

(3) Check brake handle (19) for proper operation.

g. Front Axle Assembly.

(1) Check tie rod ends (4 and 6, fig. 4-9) for wear at pivots and for damaged threads.

(2) Check tie rods (8) for bends and for damaged threads.

(3) Check center arm pin (11) for wear.

h. Wheel Mount Shock-Absorbing Spring Assembly.

(1) Check inside bore of cap (4, fig. 4-10) for wear.

(2) Check kingpin (6) for wear.

(3) Check springs (7) for damage.

(4) Check dust covers (8) for tears.

(5) Check spindle on knuckle (12) for worn bearing surfaces and for damaged threads.

i. Brake Lines and Actuator.

(1) Check flexible hoses (2 and 14, fig. 4-11) for leaks.

(2) Check brake line tube (6) and tubing (15) for leaks and damage.

(3) Check chain (16, fig. 4-12), S-hook (17), breakaway lever (18), and breakaway spring (19) for damage.

(4) Check damper (10) for leaks and for proper operation.

(5) Check springs (27) for damage.

(6) Check master cylinder (29) for leaks. If master cylinder is leaking, replace it.

j. Towbar and Chains.

(1) Check chain shackles (5, fig. 4-13), safety latches (6),eye hooks (7), and chains (8) for damage.

(2) Check towbar hinge pin (11) for wear.

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