VMAC - Vehicle Mounted Air Compressors
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Inlet Valve Replacement
Read the “Maintenance and Repair Safety” section prior to
performing any work on the system (beginning on page 47).
Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment and follow all
industry standard safety practices.
The compressor inlet valve uses 2 different length bolts. The longer
bolts are 55 mm long and the shorter ones are 50 mm long. Ensure
the bolts are installed in the correct position.
Installing the inlet bolts in the wrong location could severely
damage the compressor (Figure 67).
Loctite is not required on the inlet valve bolts.
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Follow the instructions to remove the compressor (starting on page 86).
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Place the compressor on a bench.
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Remove the (×)4 socket head bolts securing the inlet valve to the compressor
Figure 67 — Inlet valve fasteners
Shorter
fasteners (×2)
Longer
fasteners (×2)
Viton O-ring
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Ensure the O-ring is not defective or damaged.
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Install the inlet valve in the reverse order.
