TM 9-2330-383-14&P
4-39. AIR BAG SUSPENSION (CONT)
REMOVAL
a. Lift upper trailer deck high enough to remove tension from air bag (1).
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WARNING
To avoid slippage of lifting device and personal injury, block up upper
trailer.
b. Block up upper trailer to prevent slippage of trailer lifting device.
c. Disconnect air hose (2) from suspension bracket (3).
d. Remove four bolts (4), lockwashers (5) and upper plate (6).
e. Remove four nuts (7) and lockwashers (8).
CAUTION
Remove air bag carefully to avoid tearing, ripping, or cutting of
rubber material.
f. Carefully remove air bag (1) from lower plate (9).
INSTALLATION
a. Ensure trailer deck is raised and properly blocked to keep tension off
suspension.
b. Install air bag (1), four lockwashers (8) and nuts (7) onto lower plate (9).
c. Install upper plate (6) onto air bag (1) and install four lockwashers (5) and
bolts (4) through suspension bracket (3) into air bag (1).
NOTE
For installation of front air bags, install front splash guards (para.
4-33).
d. Connect air hose (2).
e. Remove blocks and lower trailer deck.
f. Reconnect lower end of adjacent vertical leveling valve control rod (para.
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