Removal Procedure
- Block the vehicle's wheels.
- Set the parking brake.
- Exhaust air from the lines. Refer to
Draining Reservoirs
.
- Disconnect the air line.
Disassembly Procedure
- Unscrew the nipple from the socket and
the hose.
- Disassemble the hose by turning it clockwise in order to unscrew
it from the socket.
- Clean the nipple and the socket with a clean cloth.
- Inspect the nipple and the socket for nicks, burrs and wear spots.
Replace the parts if necessary.
Assembly Procedure
- Cut the hose square the same length as
the original part with a fine tooth hacksaw or a cutting wheel.
- Turn the hose counterclockwise into the
socket until it bottoms. Then back it off one-quarter turn.
- Lubricate the nipple threads and the inside
of the hose with chassis lubricant.
- Leave 0.8 mm (0.0 in) clearance
between the nipple hex and the socket.
Installation Procedure
- Connect the air line.
- Start the engine. Charge the air system to the governor cut-out
point.
- Check for leaks with a soap solution around the fittings. No leakage
is allowed.
- Check for proper brake operation.
- Remove the wheel blocks.