TM-9-2320-386-24-1-1
2-1/2-TON, 6X6, M44A3 SERIES TRUCKS (DIESEL)
TECHNICAL MANUAL; EXTENDED SERVICE PROGRAM (ESP); UNIT, DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT; MAINTENANCE MANUAL; VOLUME 1 OF 2
MAY 2001
TM-9-2320-386-24-1-1 - Page 614 of 1078
TM 9-2320-386-24-1-1
0164 00
TRAILER AIR COUPLING REPLACEMENT (Contd)
0164 00-2
NOTE
For schematic representation of air line locations and routing, see
WP 0386 00 of this manual.
REMOVAL
WARNING
Do not disconnect air lines before draining air reservoirs. Small
parts under pressure may shoot out with high velocity, causing
injury to personnel.
Eyeshields must be worn when releasing compressed air. Failure
to do so may result in injury to personnel.
CAUTION
When disconnecting air lines and hoses, plug all openings to
prevent dirt from entering and causing damage to internal parts.
Remove all plugs prior to installation.
NOTE
Tag air lines for installation.
Note position of elbows and air coupling for installation.
Both left and right air couplings are replaced basically the same.
This procedure covers the left trailer air coupling.
1.
Remove nut (16), tube (15), and sleeve (17) from elbow (14).
2.
Remove elbow (14) from adapter (2).
3.
Remove coupling handle (9) from coupling (10).
4.
Remove chain (3) and coupling handle (9) from taillight bracket (4).
5.
Remove coupling (10) from adapter (11).
6.
Remove adapter (11) from elbow (6).
7.
Remove elbow (6) from valve (5).
8.
Remove nut (13), washer (12), and adapter (2) from frame rail (1).
9.
Remove valve (5) from adapter (2).
10.
Remove two screws (7) and coupling bracket (8) from coupling (10).
INSTALLATION
1.
Apply sealant to male threads of elbows (6) and (14) and adapters (2) and (11).
2.
Install coupling bracket (8) on coupling (10) with two screws (7).
3.
Install valve (5) on adapter (2).
4.
Install adapter (2) on frame rail (1) with washer (12) and nut (13).
5.
Install elbow (6) on valve (5).
6.
Install adapter (11) on elbow (6).
7.
Install coupling (10) on adapter (11).
8.
Install chain (3) on taillight bracket (4).
9.
Install elbow (14) on adapter (2).
10.
Install tube (15) and sleeve (17) on elbow (14) with nut (16).
11.
Install coupling handle (9) on coupling (10).
12.
Start engine (TM 9-2320-386-10) and check system for air leaks.
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