TM 10-4610-240-24
TM 08580C-24/2
TO 40W4-13-22
2-102. AIR CHAMBER MAINTENANCE (MODEL WPES-1).
This task consists of.
a. Removal
b. Installation
INITIAL SET-UP:
Tools Required
General Mechanics Tool Kit (Appendix B, Section III, Item 4)
Equipment Condition
Reference
Landing jacks set and wheels chocked (TM 10-4610-240-10)
General Safety Instructions
WARNING
Compressed air can blow dust into eyes. Wear eye protection when releasing reservoir air pressure
REMOVAL
WARNING
Compressed air can blow dust into eyes. Wear proper eye protection and open drain cock slowly to
avoid a sudden rush of air when releasing reservoir air pressure.
a. Open drain cock (1) slowly to release air pressure from reservoir (2).
NOTE
Insure that airflow from reservoir has stopped before closing drain cock.
b. Close drain cock (1).
c. Tag and disconnect two hoses (10) from air chamber (11).
d. Remove cotter pin (6) and clevis pin (4).
e. While supporting air chamber (11), remove two nuts (7) and lockwashers (8)
f. Lower air chamber (11), guiding clevis (3) through bracket (11)
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