Mitsubishi 1989-1993 GALANT Service Manual page 1073

ACTIVE-ELECTRONIC CONTROL SUSPENSION - Air tube
Tab
Air
Joint asset
Dryer lower pa
Identification
Joint assembly
color
SERVICE POINTS OF REMOVAL
REMOVAL OF AIR TUBES
One-touch type
(1) Push the special tool inward, in direction 0 shown in the
figure, in order to expand the tabs of the joint.
(2) Pull out the air tube, together with the special tool, in
direction 0.
Flare-nut type
Loosen the joint and pull out the air tube.
NOTE
When loosening the joint at the lower part of the dryer, use a
spanner to hold the hexagonal part of the joint installation part
to prevent it from turning.
Caution
In order to prevent the entry of dust, foreign material, etc.,
use vinyl tape or similar material to close the end of the air
tube and the opening at the device side.
SERVICE POINTS OF INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION OF AIR TUBES
One-touch type
Push the air tube in the joint assembly at the device side until
a "click" is heard, and then check to be sure that the tabs of
the joint assembly are securely affixed to the air tube.
Caution
Before connecting the air tube, check to be sure that the
identification color of the tube and the color at the joint
agree.
Flare-nut type
First insert the air tube until resistance is felt, and then press
the tube further inward to the paint mark on the air tube.
Caution
Air leakage may occur if the air tube connection is not
complete and secure.
INSPECTION AFTER AIR TUBE INSTALLATION
(1) Check for double-folding at the rolling diaphragm. (Refer to
(2) Apply a soap-and-water solution to the joint part to check
for air leakage; also visually check the air tube for
breakage, crushing, pinching, etc.
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