TM 5-4310-452-14
4-68. AIR CHAMBER REPLACEMENT.
This Task Covers:
a. Removal
b. Installation
Initial Setup:
Equipment Conditions:
Materials/Parts:
• Engine off.
• Two lockwashers
• Trailer parked on flat, level surface.
• Parking brake set.
Tools/Test Equipment:
• General mechanic's tool kit
a.
REMOVAL
1.
Disconnect hose assembly (1) from elbow (2).
Remove elbow from air chamber (3).
2.
Remove 2 nuts (5), lockwashers (6), and air
chamber (3) from bracket (4). Discard lockwashers.
3.
Remove shims (7) from air chamber (3).
b.
INSTALLATION
NOTE
When installing air chamber, ensure
that thickness of shims is equal to
0.58 ± 0.03 in. (14.2 ± 0.7 mm).
1.
Install shims (7) on air chamber (3).
2.
Position air chamber (3) on bracket (4) and install 2
nuts (5) and new lockwashers (6).
3.
Install elbow (2) in air chamber (3).
4.
Connect hose assembly (1) to elbow (2).
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