TM 55-2210-224-34
3-58.
BRAKE CYLINDER
This task covers:
a.
Removal
c.
Cleaning
e.
Repair
g.
Test
b.
Disassembly
d.
Inspection
f.
Assembly
h.
Installation
INITIAL SETUP
Tools
Material/Parts
Tool kit SC4940-97-CL-E31
Drycleaning solvent (Item 34, Appendix B)
Micrometer 5210-00-267-3093
Brake cylinder lubricant (Item 15, Appendix B)
Inside micrometer
5210-00-221-1921
Personnel required
2
REMOVAL
NOTE
· Stationary airbrake test (para 2-9)
should be performed before brake
cylinder is removed.
· When removing or repairing brake
valves or components, check air lines
and pipes for corrosion, breaks, splits,
or loose connections. Repair of air
lines and piping consists of replacing
defective pipes, lines, and connections.
Refer to TM 55-2210-224-24P for
identification of piping.
1.
Remove two cotter pins (1) and pins (2).
2.
Remove two capscrews (3). Disconnect air line
(4) and gasket (5).
3.
Remove four nuts (6), lockwashers (7), and
capscrews (8). Remove brake cylinder (9).
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