GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Block the wheels.
  2. Drain all of the air reservoirs. Refer to Air Brake Reservoir Draining .
  3. Important: Tag the air lines for later installation.

  4. Remove the air lines at the two-speed rear axle pressure protection valve. Refer to Air Brakes.
  5. Remove the following components from the two-speed rear axle pressure protection valve:
  6. • The nuts
    • The washers
    • The bolts
  7. Remove the two-speed rear axle pressure protection valve at the brake pedal bracket.
  8. Inspect the air lines for the following conditions:
  9. • Damage
    • Kinks
    • Wear
  10. Repair or replace the air lines as needed. Refer to Hose and Line Replacement - Nylon Push-In Type Fitting .

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the two-speed rear axle pressure protection valve at the brake pedal bracket.
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Install the following components to the two-speed rear axle pressure protection valve:
  4. • The bolts
    • The washers
    • The nuts

    Tighten
    Tighten the two-speed rear axle pressure protection valve nuts to 12 N·m (106 lb in).

  5. Install the air lines at the two-speed rear axle pressure protection valve. Refer to Hose and Line Replacement - Nylon Push-In Type Fitting .
  6. Start the engine. Charge the system to the air compressor governor cutout point.
  7. Stop the engine.
  8. Inspect for air leaks using a soap solution.
  9. Remove the wheel blocks.