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SUSPENSION SHUT-OFF VALVE ASSEMBLY (CONT)
4.
Remove five jam nuts (14), locknuts (15), and bolts (16) from valve handle weldment (17). Discard locknut.
5.
Remove two bolts (18) and clamp sections (19) from valve handle weldment (17) and hydraulic control module
(4).
6.
Tag and disconnect five hydraulic tubes (20) from five tube reducers (21) on back side of hydraulic control module
(4) between module frame and platform mainbeam. Install caps/plugs into tube openings.
CAUTION
The orientation of ball valves on the suspension shut-off valve assembly is
important. Each ball valve must be installed back in the proper place and direction
or damage to equipment may result.
7.
Remove five tube coupling nuts (22) and tube reducers (21) from straight pipe-to-tube adapters (23). Remove
five fitting nuts (24) from straight pipe-to-tube adapters (23). Document position and flow direction of each ball
valve (11) and remove five ball valves (11) with attached parts.
8.
Remove capscrew (25), lockwasher (26), washer (27), and actuating lever (28) from ball valve (11). Repeat this
9.
Remove 5 straight tube-to-boss reducers (10), 5 straight pipe-to-tube adapters (23), and 10 preformed packings
(29) from 5 ball valves (11). Install caps/plugs into openings and discard preformed packings.
10.
Remove five locknuts (30) and capscrews (31) from actuating levers (28) and rod ends (32). Discard locknuts.
INSPECTION
WARNING
Cleaning compound solvent is used to clean parts and is potentially dangerous to
personnel. Extinguish all smoking materials and do not allow sparks or open
flame near the work area. Use skin and eye protection and work in a well-
ventilated area.
1.
Clean all tubes, fittings, attaching hardware, and pieces of suspension shut-off valve in degreaser tank with
cleaning compound solvent.
2.
Inspect each ball valve for pitting, cracks, and wear. If defective, replace parts as required.
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