Figure 6-76. Brake lever bearings.

toward the needle bearing (7). Remove the key

(7) Remove bolts (7) securing shim pack (10)

(10).

and stop (11) to support assembly (3).

( 1 6 ) Pull the brake control lever (2), shaft (1)

(8) Remove the pins (14) that secure the brake

and key (13) as a unit and lift out the lever (6) and

toggle links (8 and 9) to the brake lever assemblies

washer (11). Inspect the needle bearings (7) and

(12), and remove the toggle links.

(12) for damage or excessive wear. Replace if

(9) Remove pins (15) securing brake struts

necessary.

( 1 6 ) to strut support assembly (13) and brake lever

(12).

NOTE

A suitable drift pin can be used for needle bearing

(10) Inspect bearings (2), (3), (4), and (6),

removal and installation, after removing the plug (9).

f i g . 6-76 in lever assemblies (1) and (5), and strut

Drive in the new needle bearings from the stamped end

support (7). Replace bearings if they are worn or

to the dimensions show. Fill the needle bearing

damaged.

compartments with an approved ball GAA grease.

Stake the plug (9) in three places to secure it to the

NOTE

steering clutch cover at assembly.

An arbor press can be used for all bearing removal and

installation.

(17) Reassemble in reverse order

disassembly.

NOTE

Refer to subparagraph e below for adjustment of

brake engaging mechanism prior to installation in the

steering clutch and bevel gear case.

Figure 6-76. Brake lever bearings.

(11) Place adjusting screw (1, fig. 6-77) in as

low a position as is necessary to remove wedge

support (4) and brake adjustment wedge (5).

(12) Remove adjusting screw (1), bolt (3),

w h i c h secures wedge support (4) to brake lever (2),

and adjusting wedge (5).

(13) Remove bolt (6) and adjusting screw

spring (7) from adjusting wedge.

(14) Remove bolt (5, fig. 6-78) securing the

brake lever (6) to the brake shaft (1) in steering

clutch cover (8).

Figure 6-77. Brake adjusting mechanism.

(15) Slide the lever (6) along the shaft (1)

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