TM 9-2350-247-20-2
ADJUST DIFFERENTIAL BRAKES (M548A1)
THIS WORK PACKAGE COVERS:
INITIAL SETUP:
Maintenance Level
Personnel Required
Unit Mechanic
Unit
Helper (H)
Tools and Special Tools
References
General Mechanic's Tool Kit (WP 0541 00, Item 57)
See your -10
Weighing Scale (WP 0541 00, Item 43)
Equipment Condition
Materials/Parts
Engine stopped (see your -10)
Antiseize compound (WP 0542 00, Item 6)
Carrier blocked (see your -10)
Strap/rope
Center seat raised (see your -10)
ADJUSTMENT
NOTE
Carrier must be on level surface.
Do not attempt to adjust steering linkage to compensate for brake band wear. Uneven steering
lever pull would result.
Adjust brake bands while differential is cool. Proper adjustment cannot be obtained with hot
differential.
1.
Check adjust steering controls (WP 0367 00) before making differential brake adjustment.
2.
Place right and left steering levers (1) forward (released position).
3.
Remove two access plugs (2) from differential housing.