TM 5-3805-254-20-1
ORGANIZATIONAL TROUBLESHOOTING - CONTINUED
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
NOTE
Steps given are typical for adjusting upper and lower brake shoes on right and left front wheels.
Step 5. Jack up front of dump truck (page 2-424). Check adjustment of front brakeshoes (4 and 5) as
follows: using 3/8-inch flat-tip screwdriver, pry out cover (6) from dust shield (7). Slowly turn
front hub and brakedrum assembly (8), while turning each adjusting screw ring (9) until a heavy
drag is felt, then back off each adjusting screw ring (9) to allow a slight drag, using brake
adjusting tool. Push cover (6) in place.
a.If adjusting screw ring (9) does not turn, notify Direct Support Maintenance.
b.If front brakeshoes (4 and 5) are adjusted with a slight drag, go to step 6.
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