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(4) Insert brake cable through hole in backing plate (3) and secure plate by bending clips on cable.
(5) Insert end of brake cable (1) into parking brake lever (2).
(6) Install brake shoes as prescribed in paragraph 4-44.
c.
Adjustment.
Figure 4-40. Adjust Brake Cable.
(1)
Raise wheel where cable was replaced until tire is off the ground, using rear swivel-jacks (1).
(2)
Engage parking brake using handbrake lever (2).
(3)
Attempt to rotate wheel. If wheel can not be rotated, proceed to step 13. If wheel rotates, proceed to
next step.
(4)
Release parking brake and ensure handbrake lever (2) is completely disengaged.
(5)
Loosen jam nut (3) where brake cable (4) attaches to yoke (5).
(6)
Remove cotter pin (6) and pin (7) to release yoke (5) from shaft lever (8).
(7)
Rotate yoke (5) two turns to increase brake cable tension.
(8)
Re-attach yoke (5) to shaft lever (8) and temporarily install pin (7).
(9)
Engage parking brake using handbrake lever (2).
(10)
Attempt to rotate wheel if wheel cannot be rotated, proceed to next step. If wheel rotates, repeat steps 4
through 10.
(11)
Install a new cotter pin (6) to secure yoke (5) to shaft lever (8).
(12)
Tighten jam nut (3) on end of yoke.
(13)
Release parking brake and ensure handbrake lever (2) is completely disengaged.
(14)
Attempt to rotate wheel, if wheel spins adjustment is complete. If wheel does not spin, repeat steps 5
through 14, and decrease tension on brake cable.
(15)
Repeat step 14 until proper adjustment is obtained.
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