Pontiac tempest 1968 Service Manual page 111

4-8 1968 P O N T I A C SERVICE M A N U A L
NOTE: Tubing may be reinstalled as its connec­
tions. If tubing is cracked at end, it will be neces­
sary to cut flush and use a new metal sleeve and
rubber seal to assemble as described above. Be
careful not to remove too much or tubing may be
kinked or broken at full suspension travel. Care
should be taken that proper routing is followed in
areas close to the exhaust system to prevent burn­
ing the tubing. Note particularly the areas at rear
suspension crossmember.
REMOVAL OF COMPRESSOR, RESERVOIR AND
REGULATOR VALVE ASSEMBLY (Fig. 4-15)
DISASSEMBLY OF COMPRESSOR
DISASSEMBLY OF COMPRESSOR INTO
MAJOR COMPONENTS (Fig. 4-16)
The compressor is a precision-built mechanism
that should be carefully handled and assembled. Care
must be taken to prevent entrance of dirt or other
foreign matter. This unit must not be lubricated as
it is designed to operate dry.
1. Remove compressor as outlined above.
2. Remove two adapters and flexible mounts on
compressor end of assembly.
1. Deflate system through service valve.
2. Disconnect high pressure line at pressure
regulator valve. Also disconnect vacuum line at
compressor.
3. Remove three nuts securing the assembly to the
brackets and remove assembly.
3. Remove nuts from three reservoir retaining
(long) bolts. The bolts enter from reservoir flange
side of unit.
4. Remove nuts from three compressor retaining
(short) bolts. These bolts enter from compressor
side of unit.
FRAME
TEE VALVE ASS'Y.
Fig. 4-11 Pontiac Superlift Shocks