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TRUCK, 5-TON, 6X6, M939, M939A1, AND M939A2 SERIES TRUCKS (DIESEL)

TECHNICAL MANUAL; FIELD MAINTENANCE MANUAL; VOLUME 3 OF 5

SEPTEMBER 2012

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REMOVAL

WARNING

Air system components are subject to high pressure. Always relieve pressure before

loosening or removing air system components. Failure to comply may result in injury or death

to personnel.

NOTE

Replacement of wheel valve filter is the same for front and rear wheel valves. This procedure

is for front wheel valves.

1.

Remove cap (Figure 1, Item 15) and valve stem (Figure 1, Item 16) from wheel valve (Figure 1, Item 1) and

allow tire (Figure 1, Item 7) to deflate completely.

2.

Remove two locknuts (Figure 1, Item 11), washers (Figure 1, Item 10), screws (Figure 1, Item 12), washers

(Figure 1, Item 13), shield (Figure 1, Item 14), and spacer (Figure 1, Item 9) from studs (Figure 1, Item 6) and

axle flange (Figure 1, Item 8).

3.

Disconnect hose (Figure 1, Item 5) from elbow (Figure 1, Item 4).

4.

Remove elbow (Figure 1, Item 4), o-ring (Figure 1, Item 3), and filter (Figure 1, Item 2) from wheel valve

(Figure

1, Item

1). Discard o-ring and filter.

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