The air dryer attaches directly to the automatic level
control air compressor head and provides the following two functions:
• | The air dryer contains a dry chemical which absorbs moisture from
the compressed air before it goes to the air shocks. The moisture is later
removed from the chemical when the dry air is exhausted from the air shocks
and passes back through the dryer. |
• | The air dryer contains a valve arrangement which maintains a minimum
pressure of 55-97 kPa (8-14 psi) in the air shocks
at all times in order to minimize friction between the air shock sleeve and
the body. This minimum pressure feature improves vehicle ride and shock reliability. |