TM 9-2330-357-14&P
4-41. REMOTE AIR RELEASE LINE REPLACEMENT.
This Task Covers:
a. Removal
b. Installation
Initial Setup:
Equipment Conditions:
Tools/Test Equipment:
Tractor truck air lines disconnected from semitrailer
General mechanic's tool kit
Air reservoir drained (para 3-9).
a. REMOVAL
1. Loosen wire rope clamp (9) at air reservoir (1).
2. Loosen helical retainer (7).
3. Remove looped wire rope (4) from drain valve (10).
4. Remove pipe coupling (8), helical retainer (7), and spring (6) from wire rope (4).
5. Remove air reservoir drain handle (3) and wire rope (4) from guide tube (5).
6. Remove ball (2) and air reservoir drain handle (3) from wire rope (4).
b. INSTALLATION
1. Install air reservoir drain handle (3) and ball (2) to wire rope (4).
2. Install wire rope (4) with air reservoir drain handle (3) into guide tube (5).
3. Install spring (6), helical retainer (7), and pipe coupling (8) to wire rope (4).
4. Install wire rope (4) through wire rope clamp (9).
5. Install wire rope (4) through hole in drain valve (10).
6. Install end of wire rope (4) back through wire rope clamp (9) until snug up against helical retainer (7).
7. Tighten wire rope clamp (9) and helical retainer (7).
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