TM 10-4610-240-24
TM 08580C-24/2
TO 40W4-13-22
2-97.
AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY (BRAKES) MAINTENANCE (MODEL WPES-1).
This task consists of:
a. Removal
b. Service
c.
Installation
INITIAL SET-UP:
Tools Required
General Mechanics Tool Kit (Appendix B, Section III, Item 4)
1-3/4 Inch Wrench (Appendix B, Section III, Item 3)
Material/Parts Required
Towing vehicle equipped with airbrakes.
Tape, Anti-seize (Appendix C, Section II, Item 30)
Detergent (Appendix C, Section II, Item 10)
Rag, Wiping (Appendix C, Section II, Item 23)
Gasket- 235092
Element - 23095
Equipment Condition
Reference
Leveling jacks set (TM 10-610-240-10).
Airbrake hoses disconnected from towing vehicle (TM 10-4610-240-10).
All four air chamber compression springs caged (TM 10-4610-240-10).
General Safety Instructions
WARNING
Compressed air in airbrake system can be dangerous.
NOTE
There are two brake line air filters, one on each side of the flatbed cargo trailer. Both are removed and
installed the same. One is shown.
REMOVAL
WARNING
Compressed air can blow dust into the eyes. Wear eye protection and open drain cock slowly to avoid a
sudden rush of air when releasing reservoir pressure.
a.
Turn drain cock (2) slowly to release air pressure from reservoir (1).
NOTE
Ensure that airflow from reservoir has stopped before closing drain cock (2).
b
Disconnect two tube assemblies (4 and 7) from air cleaner (3).
c.
Support air cleaner (3) and remove two nuts (9) and one U-bolt clamp (8).
d.
Remove air cleaner (3).
e.
Remove two tube fittings (5 and 6) from air filter (3).
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