4. After all nitrogen pressure has been relieved,
loosen large hex (4) and remove charging valve
assembly. Discard flat gasket under large hex.
FIGURE 2-2. CHARGING VALVE INSTALLATION
1. Valve Guard
2. Valve Cap
3. Swivel Nut (Small Hex)
5. Place a suitable container under suspension
cylinder. Remove bottom drain plug and allow
cylinder to drain completely.
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NOTE: Front HYDRAIR
II suspensions are equipped
with lower bearing retainer puller holes. If only rod
wiper, rod seals, bearing, O-ring and backup ring
replacement is required, it will not be necessary to
remove suspension from truck. Refer to Minor Repair
Only (Lower Bearing Structure & Seals) for bearing
structure removal and installation.
6. If major suspension rebuild is required, continue
removal procedure.
H2-4
4. Valve Body (Large
Hex)
Front Suspensions
FIGURE 2-3. SUSPENSION INSTALLATION
1. Cap Screws & Washers
2. Nuts & Washers
3. Housing
4. Mounting Surface
5. Shear Bar
6. Cap Screws & Washers
7. Piston
8. Cap Screws & Washers
9. Spacer
10. Nuts & Washers
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