Checking For Leaks; Checking Fittings - Pontiac TRANS AM 1977 Service Manual

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R E A R S U S P E N S I O N
3D-19
STEP 7
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Check for leaks in high pressure line between compressor regulator and height control valve.
A. Remove gauge from high pressure line at compressor end and install plug J-21999 shown i n Figure 5.
Position
it
so
it
will be accessible when vehicle is lifted o n hoist.
NOTE:
Be sure valve in
J-21999
does n o t leak.
B. Raise vehicle o n hoist, disconnect high pressure line from height control valve and install gauge J-22124
t o high pressure line. Refer t o Figure
7
for location of height control valve high pressure fitting.
C. Using external air supply, charge high pressure line t o
100
psi t h r u the gauge fitting and observe i f
pressure holds steady or drops o f f .
I
Pressure holds steady
I
I
Reconnect high pressure line t o
height control valve and proceed t o
step
8.
Replace or repair line as required.
Note: Check that inserts o n plastic
line fittings are properly installed.
i.7111
TUBING
TO SHOCK
ABSORBERS
HIGH PRESSURE TUBING f
- - L
TO HEIGHT CONTROL VALVE
OVERTRAVEL AR
FROM COMPRESSOR
ASSEMBLY
CJ-EXTERNAL
AIR SUPPLY-100
psi
FIGURE 5 -CHECKING FOR LEAKS
Recheck system per step
6.
METAL SLEEVE AND
RUBBER SEAL ASSEMBLY
I
\
\
"'ON
\
TUBING
TUBE NUT
RUBBER
SUPERLIFT
FIGURE 6-CHECKING FITTINGS

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