TM 9-2330-384-14&P
4-43. AIR RESERVOIR REPLACEMENT.
THIS TASK COVERS
Removal
Installation
a.
b.
INITIAL
SETUP
Equipment Conditions:
Materials/Parts:
Ref
Conditions
One sleeve
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Four locknuts
4-41 Air
lines disconnected from relay
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Detergent
quick release valve.
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Tag marker
4-42 Air lines disconnected from ratio relay
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Antiseize tape
valve, if removing front air reservoir.
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Tools:
General Safety instructions:
Tool kit, general mechanic's
Ensure that air lines do not rub against
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Cable cutter
each other or any other surface when in-
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stalled.
References:
l TM 9-2320-273-10 or
l TM 9-2320-283-10
a. REMOVAL
NOTE
Tag all fittings as they are removed to ensure proper installation.
(1)
if removing rear air reservoir (3), disconnect EMERGENCY air line (14) from elbow (2) on
roadside.
(2)
Remove draincock (10) from air reservoir (3 or 13). DO NOT cut draincock cable (9).
(3)
Remove four locknuts (6) and screws (1). Lift up on air reservoir (3 or 13) and remove from
brackets (5). Remove four shock washers (4). Discard locknuts.
(4)
Remove relay quick release valve (8) and ratio relay valve (12), if present, from air reservoir
(3 or 13).
(5)
From rear air reservoir (3), remove elbow (2), two plugs (11), and nipple (7).
(6)
From front air reservoir (13), remove two plugs (11) and two nipples (7).
(7)
Inspect elbow (2), plugs (11), and nipples (7) for cracks or damaged threads. if damaged,
replace.
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