TM 5-2330-305-14
4.4.1.11 REPLACE BACKSLAP CHAMBER.
TOOLS: Tool Kit
SUPPLIES:
Air Brake chamber
Plastic Pail
Liquid Detergent
NOTE
Male pipe end of air hose does not
swivel.
To remove the male end of
an air hose from a component, dis-
connect the swivel at the other end
of the air line. Then disconnect
the air line from the chassis so
that the male pipe end turns freely.
1. Remove air hose from chamber.
2. Remove two nuts and washers retaining chamber.
3. Remove clip and pin retaining clevis to backslap lever.
4. Remove backslap chamber.
5. Install new backslap chamber.
6. Reinstall clevis to backslap lever.
7. Reinstall clevis retaining pin and clip.
8. Reinstall washers and nuts retaining chamber.
CAUTION
AIR HOSE MAY BE DAMAGED IF TWISTED.
9. Reinstall air hose and tighten securely.
10. Check hose for leaks by coating with soapy water solution while
cycling brakes and watching for bubbles.
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