TM 9-2330-211-14&P
AIR COUPLlNG AND PREFORMED PACKING (Con't)
4-25.
ACTION
REMARKS
ITEM
LOCATION
REMOVAL
WARNING
Always release air from sustem before working on air
coupling. Failure to do so could result in personal injury.
NOTE
Both air couplings and preformed packings are removed the
same way. Only one is shown in this procedure.
Uncouple and let hang on chain (3) to allow for
Dummy air coupling (1)
1.
Air coupling (8)
wrench clearance.
to front of
semitrailer (5)
Using two 1 in. wrenches, unscrew and take off of
Air coupling (8)
2.
nipple (4).
Preformed packing (6)
Air coupling (8)
..
3
If replacement is required, use pliers to open
4.
Dummy air coupling (1)
Chain (3) to
one end of S-link (9) and remove dummy
front of
air coupling (1).
semitrailer (5)
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