TM 5-3825-213-35
1
Clevis
6
Diaphragm
2
Screw, cap, 1/2-13 x 1 in. (2 rqr)
7
Rod
3
Nut, 1/2-13 (2 rqr)
8
Spring
4
Clamp
9
Mounting plate
5
Plate
Figure 29. Rear steering lock and se-r-ce brake air chamber assembly,
disassembly and reassembly, exploded view.
Section VII. SERVICE BRAKE AIR CHAMBERS ASSEMBLY
135.
Service Brake Air Chamber
Assembly
133. General
Cleaning, Inspection, and Repair
The service brake air chamber converts the energy
a. Cleaning.
Clean all parts with approved
of compressed air into the mechanical force necessary
cleaning solvent and dry thoroughly.
to expand the brakeshoes against the brakedrums when
the brake treadle is depressed and the diaphragm push
b. Inspection and Repair. Inspect all parts for
rod and slack adjuster are moved into position to apply
defective condition. Replace or repair worn, damaged,
the brakes. As the brake pedal is released the air
or defective parts.
pressure is exhausted from the chamber, and the spring
returns the diaphragm, push rod, and slack adjuster to
their normal positions, releasing the brakes.
136.
Service Brake Air Chamber Assembly
Reassembly, Installation, and Testing
a. Reassembly. Reassemble the service brake air
134. Service Brake Air Chamber Assembly Removal
chamber assembly in the reverse of numerical
and Disassembly
sequence illustrated on figure 29.
a. Removal.
Remove the service brake air
b. Installation.
Install the service brake air
chamber assembly (TM 5-3825-213-20).
chamber assembly (TM 5-3825-213-20).
b. Disassembly. Disassemble the service brake
c. Testing.
air chamber assembly in numerical sequence as
(1) Make a brake application and check that
illustrated on figure 29.
the brake chamber push rod moves out
promptly without binding.
(2) Release the application and note that the
push rod returns to the released
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