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SERVICE BRAKESHOE REPLACEMENT (Con't).
b. CLEANING AND INSPECTION
Dry cleaning solvent, P-D-680, is toxic and flammable. Always wear goggles and gloves and use solvent
only in a well-ventilated area. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothes, and DO NOT breathe vapors. DO
NOT use near open flame or excessive heat. The solvent’s flash point is 100°F to 138°F (38°C to 69°C). If
you become dizzy while using cleaning solvent, immediately get fresh air and medical help. If solvent con-
tacts eyes, immediately wash your eyes and get medical aid.
1.
Clean all removed components with dry cleaning solvent and allow to dry.
2.
Inspect backing plate for cracks, breaks, corrosion, or other damage. If damaged, replace backing plate
by performing steps 3 through 6.
3.
Disconnect handbrake cable sheath (32) from backing plate (9).
4.
Remove two capscrews (34) with integral lockwashers securing wheel cylinder (38) to backing plate (9).
Pull wheel cylinder (38) loose from backing plate and disconnect flex brake line (33) from wheel cylinder.
Install temporary plug in end of flex line. Remove wheel cylinder.
5.
Remove five nuts (35) from mounting studs (36) securing backing plate (9) to axle spindle (37). Remove
backing plate (9).
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