WHEEL BRAKE ASSEMBLIES
Brake Shoe Installation
6
WARNING
• Be sure retaining ring is properly seated in groove. If ring is not properly installed, the axle assembly
will separate from the transaxle and damage the axle assembly and other components. Loss of vehicle
control could result in severe personal injury or death.
CAUTION
• Before installing axle shaft, clean any residual oil from the exposed end of the axle tube and from
the oil seal area.
8.
Install the brake drum, and make sure that it is properly seated.
See following NOTE.
NOTE:
If drum installation is difficult, the brake shoes may need to be adjusted vertically in the mounting slots.
9.
After the drum is installed, make sure the axle and drum turn freely and then install the wheel.
See Wheel
Installation on page 8-1.
10. Remove the turnbuckle (2) and apply Loctite 242 to the threaded ends of both the rod from the pedal group (6)
and the brake actuator rod (5)
(Figure 6-20, Page 6-14)
. Connect the rods using the turnbuckle. Ensure the ends
of the brake cables do not slip out of the brake equalizer during this procedure.
11. Adjust brake cable equalizer.
See Brake Cable Equalizer Adjustment on page 6-10.
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1
2
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Figure 6-18
Equalizer Adjustment
2009 Electric Precedent Maintenance and Service Manual
Page 6-9