TRUCK SERVICE MANUAL
REMOVE
1.
Disconnect air lines from quick release valve.
2. Remove mounting bolts and valve.
INSTALL
1. Mount quick release valve with mounting bolts
and lock washers with its exhaust port pointing
down.
2. Connect brake valve to top port and brake
chamber lines to side ports.
3. Make sure exhaust port is not restricted.
4. After the new or rebuilt valve is installed, perform
tests as outlined under SERVICE CHECKS.
Fig. 2.
Sectional View of Quick Release valve
DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove four screws.
2. Remove spring and spring seat if so equipped.
3. Remove diaphragm.
4. Remove cover O-ring.
CLEANING AND INSPECTION
1. Clean all parts in good cleaning solvent.
2. Inspect diaphragm, especially the
lower
part that
contacts the exhaust seat and cover O-ring, for
wear or deterioration.
Replace if necessary.
3. Check the cover exhaust seat for pitting or nicks.
This seat should be smooth and sharp.
If not,
use a fine piece of emery cloth to dress the seat.
4. Check the spring and spring seat(if valve so
equipped) for wear or corrosion.
5. Clean or replace as necessary.
REASSEMBLY
1. If valve is equipped with spring and spring seat,
position spring in body.
2. Position diaphragm over spring seat.
3. Place O-ring in groove.
4. Assemble cover and body.
5. Install four screws and tighten evenly.
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