M48 Tank

7.7.Loosen the jam nut that locks the shoulder nut in position on the brake connector rod using a 9/16” wrench and a 3/4” wrench. See Figure 7.7.

SHOULDER NUTS

7.11.Remove the hairpin clip and clevis pin that secures the clevis on the end of the brake con- nector rod to the rear brake arm assembly on both sides. See Figure 7.11.

BRAKE

REAR

BELLCRANK

LINK

SHAFT

ROD

 

JAM NUTS

BRAKE CONNECTOR RODS

Figure 7.7

REAR BRAKE ARM ASSEMBLY

BUSHING

BRAKE CONNECTOR ROD

7.8.Remove the hairpin clip that secures the brake link rod to the brake arm on the brake assembly.

7.9.Repeat on other side.

7.10.Disconnect the brake link rods (left and right). See Figure 7.10.

BRAKE LINK ROD

REAR BRAKE

 

ARM ASSEMBLY

Figure 7.10

Figure 7.11

7.12.Confirm that the rear brake arm assembly moves freely on the rear bellcrank shaft, is suffi- ciently well lubricated, and is free from excessive play caused by worn busings. See Figure 7.12.

Figure 7.12

NOTE: If rear brake arm assembly service is needed, the rear bell crank shaft that the arms pivot on can be easily removed by unbolting the brake shaft holders, removing the cotter pins and washers that locate the brake arm assem- blies on the shaft.

NOTE: Both washers that fit next to each rear brake arm go between the arm and the cotter pin.

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M48 specifications

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