TM 5-3805-254-34
10-1.
FRONT BRAKE SPIDER AND DUST SHIELD MAINTENANCE (Con’t).
c.
CLEANING AND INSPECTION
WARNING
Dry cleaning solvent, P-D-680, is toxic and flammable. Always wear protective goggles and
gloves, and use only in a well-ventilated area. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothes, and DO
NOT breathe vapors. DO NOT use near open flame or excessive heat. The solvent’s flash point Is
100°F-138°F (38°C-590C). If you become dizzy while using cleaning solvent, immediately get fresh
air and medical help. If solvent contacts eyes, Immediately wash your eyes and get medical aid.
1.
Clean metal parts with dry cleaning solvent.
2.
Inspect metal parts for cracks, breaks, wear, corrosion, and other damage. Replace if damaged.
3.
Inspect springs for breaks and distortion. Replace if damaged.
d.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION
Do not Install seals Into brake spider
before Installing plunger assembly
parts. Seals will not fully seat Into
grooves of parts and sealing capacity
will be lost.
NOTE
Perform
the
following
steps
to
assemble each of two adjusting
plunger assemblies on brake spider.
1.
Apply masking tape over slot in end of anchor
plunger (28).
2.
Apply thin coat of grease to lips of new seal (27).
3.
Install seal (27) to anchor plunger (28). Ensure
that both seal lips are fully seated in grooves of
anchor plunger. Remove masking tape.
4.
Apply thin coat of grease to two bores of brake
spider (2).
NOTE
13/4 In. socket may be used as tool
when pressing in seal and anchor
plunger.
5.
Press seal (27) and anchor plunger (28) into
brake spider (2) with slot of anchor plunger
facing threaded hole in brake spider. Ensure
that anchor plunger and seal are fully seated.
6.
Install new gasket (29) and guide bolt (30).
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