sequence as illustrated on figure 89.
317. Carrier Air Compressor Assembly Reassembly
and Installation
assembly as illustrated on figure 88.
a. Reassembly.
Reassemble the carrier air
compressor assembly in the reverse of the numerical
Section II. CARRIER FRONT AIR BRAKE CHAMBER ASSEMBLY
b. Disassembly. Disassemble the carrier front air
318. General
brake chamber assembly in numerical sequence as
The carrier's two front air brake chamber assemblies
illustrated on figure 90.
each consist basically of two circular housings or plates,
a push rod assembly, and a diaphragm. The purpose of
320. Carrier Front Air Brake Chamber Assembly
the brake chambers is to convert the energy of
compressed air into mechanical force and motion
Cleaning, Inspection, and Repair
necessary to operate the front brakes. The push rod
a. Cleaning. Clean all parts with an approved
assembly is connected to the slack adjusters, located on
cleaning solvent and dry thoroughly.
the front steering knuckle housing, which operates the
b. Inspection and Repair. Inspect all parts for
brakebands through a cam action. The air pressure
excessive wear or damage. Replace or repair all
enters the brake chamber behind the diaphragm, and as
defective parts.
the air pressure is increased, the force of the push rod
assembly is also increased. When the air pressure is
321. Carrier Front Air Brake Chamber Assembly
released from the brake chamber, a spring returns the
Reassembly and Installation
diaphragm and push rod assembly to the released
a. Reassembly. Reassemble the carrier front air
position.
brake chamber assembly in the reverse of the numerical
sequence as illustrated on figure 90.
319. Carrier Front Air Brake Chamber Assembly
b. Installation. Install the carrier front air brake
Removal and Disassembly
chamber assembly (TM 53810-207-20).
a. Removal. Remove the carrier front air brake
chamber assembly (TM 5-3810-207-20).
1
Nut, special, 5/16-24 x in. (2 rqr)
6
Ferrule (2 rqr)
10
Push rod
2
Bolt, special, 5/16-24 x 1 1/8 in. (2 rqr)
7
Diaphragm
11
Spring
3
Clamping ring
8
Yoke
12
Seal
4
Plug, pipe, 3/8 in.
9
Nut, -20
13
Non-pressure plate
5
Pressure plate
Figure 90. Carrier front air brake chamber assembly, exploded view.
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