SERVICE BRAKES MINOR ADJUSTMENT

TM 9-2320-211-20-3-1

SERVICE BRAKES MINOR ADJUSTMENT.

NOTE

This task is for the left front wheel. It can be

used for all six wheels of the truck.

11/16-inch socket wrench

TOOLS :

Socket handle

8-inch extension

Motor vehicle trestle

Wheel chocks (4)

SUPPLIES: None

PERSONNEL: One

EQUIPMENT CONDITION : Truck parked, engine off, handbrake set.

Chock rear wheels.

WARNING

Keep hands away from front wheels when jacking up

truck. Wheels may turn as they clear the ground.

Personnel can be injured.

Jack up truck and put trestle (1) under clamp plate (2). Jack down

truck onto trestle. Refer to TM 9-2320-211- 10.

CAUTION

Do not adjust brakes if the wheel bearing adjustment

is bad or the brakes are hot.

Check wheel bearing adjustment. Refer to Part 2, para 13-3.

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