TM 9-2510-247-13&P
AIR BRAKE FITTINGS MAINTENANCE
REMOVAL, INSPECTION, REPLACEMENT/REPAIR, INSTALLATION
INITIAL SETUP:
Equipment Conditions
Materials/Parts
Parked on level ground.
Tape, antiseizing (item 17, WP 0085)
Gladhands Removed (WP 0053).
Tie, wire (item 18, WP 0085)
Tubing, non-metallic
Insert (8) (414506C1)
Tools/Test Equipment
Tool Kit, Mechanics General,
NSN 5180-00-177-7033
REMOVAL
CAUTION
Failure to cap or plug hose connections to prevent contamination
may result in damage to equipment.
NOTE
Air hoses are not ordinarily removed except if they need to be replaced.
1. Remove gladhand retaining nut (1) from straight adapter (2) or 45 fitting (3).
NOTE
Gladhand connections on prime mover side have straight adapters.
Gladhand connections on towed vehicle side have 45 fittings.
Perform step 2a for prime mover side and step 2b for towed vehicle side.
2a. Remove straight adapter (2) from air hose (4) and remove insert (5). Discard insert.
2b. Remove 45 compression fitting ( 3) from air hose (4) and remove insert (5). Discard insert.
NOTE
Tag brake hoses and connection points prior to disconnecting.
Note location of plastic cable ties prior to removal.
Remove plastic cable ties as required.
Air hoses are not ordinarily removed except if they need to be replaced.
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