AIR TANKS -706880562

TM 5-4210-233-14&P-1

4-157. AIR TANKS

THIS TASK COVERS:

Removal

Follow-on Maintenance

Installation

TOOLS REQUIRED

EQUIPMENT CONDITION

Tool Kit, General Mechanics, Automotive

Main Engine Shutdown (see para 2-12 .)

(Appendix B, Section lII, Item 1)

APU Shutdown (see para 2-16 .)

Pipe Sealant (Item 2, Appendix E)

Batteries Disconnected (see para 4-114 .)

Air Tanks Drained

a. Removal.

WARNING

Death or serious injury could occur if compressed air is directed

against the skin. Always drain the air tanks via the draincocks

prior to removal.

NOTE

Refer to locator view in para 4-147 and air, schematics in

Appendix G for additional information.

This is a generalized procedure for removal of any (of six)

air tanks.

(1) Tag and remove all hoses connected to the

air tank being removed. Do not remove any

fittings or valves while tank is installed on

the truck.

(2) Remove two capscrews (1), washers (5),

and nuts (6).

(3) Remove capscrews (2) and nuts (4) and remove

support clamps (3) at each end of the tank.

(4) Slide the tank from and remove tank from

the truck.

(5) Note location and position of all fittings and

valves and remove from tank.

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