Meritor T-2111 Series Maintenance Manual page 34

Section 5
Assembly
4. Assemble the cam (1) through the backing plate
(2), lever, lock washer and nut. Tighten the nut to
give an end play of 0.001" to 0.010" (.025 mm to
.254 mm) as measured with a feeler gauge
between the backing plate and the lever.
!
WARNING
To avoid serious personal injury, be careful when
using Loctite. Follow the manufacturer's
instructions for safe use to prevent irritation to
eyes and skin. Wash after skin contact. If the
Loctite gets in eyes, flush the eyes with water for
15 minutes. Have eyes checked by a doctor.
5. If the original brake backing plate mounting
capscrews are reused, apply 4 or 5 drops of Loctite
#277 to the side of each internal hole in the
bearing cage. (New capscrews have a pre-applied
locking agent so this Step is not required).
6. Assemble the brake backing plate, lever and cam
assembly and the brake adapter to the bearing
cage with capscrew. Tighten the capscrews to 180-
230 lb-ft (244-312 N•m).
7. Install new brake shoe return springs (3) on one
end of the two brake shoes (7).
8. Install the brake shoes in the same position as
marked at disassembly with the web ends in
position on the backing plate bosses.
9. Install the actuator strut (8) with the pressure
points against the shoe web pressure points.
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10. Install the two remaining new shoe return springs
with spring pliers.
11. Install the brake drum on to the flange.
12. Install the brake drum and flange assembly on
to the output shaft. (Complete seating of the
flange will result from tightening the flange nut
in Step 14).
!
WARNING
To avoid serious personal injury, be careful when
using Permatex. Follow the manufacturer's
instructions for safe use to prevent irritation to
eyes and skin. Wash after skin contact. If the
Permatex gets in eyes, flush the eyes with water for
15 minutes. Have eyes checked by a doctor.
13. Apply a small amount of Permatex to the face of
the flange nut.
14. Install the flange nut on the shaft. Use a yoke
holder and tighten the nut to 700-900 lb-ft.
(950-1220 N•m).
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15. Install the transfer case in the vehicle. See page 8.