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Read all of SAFETY and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to Notices, Cautions, Warnings and Dangers.
Brake Shoe Installation
The leading brake shoe (marked 17L) is angled to a nar-
row end and engages the backside of the adjuster
(Figure 25).
17L
Figure 25 Brake Shoe 17L
The trailing brake shoe (marked 17T) is chamfered on
wide end and engages the screw end of the adjuster
(Figure 26).
Install the brake shoes in reverse order of removal.
Secure with brake shoe retainer springs and brake shoe
return springs.
Clean the axle shaft to remove debris and grease that
may have accumulated.
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Insert a straight blade screwdriver between the adjusting
lever and the adjusting mechanism.
Rotate the star wheel left until the shoes have retracted
sufficiently to allow installation of the brake drum.
Install washer (5), brake drum (6), washer (8) and castel-
lated nut (9).
Tighten the castellated nut to the torque value specified
below.
Item
9
Continue to tighten until a new cotter pin (10) can be
installed through the castellated nut and the hole in the
axle. Maximum torque 140 ft. lbs. (190 Nm).
Install the brake drum. See Brake Drum Removal and Instal-
lation.
Repair and Service Manual
BRAKES
17T
Figure 26 Brake Shoe 17T
Torque Specification
80 - 90 ft. lbs. (108 - 122 Nm)
B
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