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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2001 🢒 Chevrolet C-Series Medium Duty Truck B7 🢒 Brakes 🢒 Air Brakes 🢒 Rear Air Brake Relay Valve Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Block the wheels.
  2. Drain all of the air reservoirs. Refer to Draining Reservoirs .
  3. Remove the air lines from the relay valve. Refer to Hose and Line Replacement - Nylon and Metal Compression .
  4. Tag or label the lines for installation.
  5. Remove the following components:
    6. • The nuts
    • The washers
    • The bolts

    Object Number: 227932 Size: SH
  6. Remove the relay valve (RH).

    7. Object Number: 227935 Size: SH
  7. Remove the relay valve (LH).
  8. Inspect the air lines for the following conditions:
    9. • Damage
    • Kinks
    • Wear
  9. Replace any damaged, kinked, or worn air lines.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 227932 Size: SH
  1. Install the relay valve (LH).

    2. Object Number: 227935 Size: SH

    Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  2. Install the relay valve (RH).

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the relay valve bolts to 52 N·m (38 lb ft).

  3. Install the air lines to the relay valve. Refer to Hose and Line Replacement - Nylon and Metal Compression .
  4. Perform the air leakage test. Refer to Rear Air Brake Relay Valve Operational Check .
  5. Perform the operational test. Refer to Rear Air Brake Relay Valve Leakage Test .
  6. Remove the wheel blocks.