D6X Differential Air Shaft
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D6X Differential Air Shaft
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To Replace Bladders
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Bladder material supplied for replacement may be longer than the required finished
length. Do not cut to length until instructed.
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Use a small amount of LOCTITE 222 on the threads of all screws and tighten to torque
specifications noted in brackets.
Under Tension Segments
1. Remove all end clamps from the journal valve end slot.
(SOC HD CPSCR M5 x0.8x14mm)
2. Push
– and pull
gently
– on each foam spring and
tension segment strip, to remove them from the slot one at a time. Tape may be used
across the top of segments as temporary support.
3. Remove the mushroom head fittings from the bladder in the shaft slot.
4. Lift the bladder out of the slot and remove the mushroom barb fitting and O-ring from
the bladder.
5. Clean the shaft slot with rubbing alcohol and
dry thoroughly.
6. Cut square across one end of the new bladder
and install it in the slot, lined up near the edges
of the air fitting holes.
7. On the bladder, mark the location of the center
of the air fitting hole, as shown.
8. Using the Tidland Hole Punch Tool, punch a
hole in one wall only of the bladder. Use a small piece of plastic in the bladder to
prevent punching through both sides.
9. Fold the bladder ends as shown, reinstall the bladder in the shaft slot and seat the air
fitting in the hole.
10. Install the mushroom head fitting, then install the bladder end clamp with one socket
headed capscrew (M5 x0.8x14mm), securing the bladder underneath. [55-60 in·lbs /
6.2-6.8 Nm]
11. Apply a lubricant if needed to aid assembly. Avoid grease, dry, or penetrating
lubricants.
12. Reinstall the tension segment strips with the foam spring into the slot, taking care not
to tear the foam spring. Tape may be used across the top as temporary support. Push
together to eliminate any gap between strips.
13. Trim the bladder by cutting the free end square if the bladder material was longer than
the required finished length.
14. Fold the other end of the bladder as shown.
15. Install the other bladder end clamp with one socket headed capscrew (M5
x0.8x14mm), securing the bladder underneath. [55-60 in·lbs / 6.2-6.8 Nm]
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Note:
Test the bladder for air leaks at 80 psi (5.5 bar). Spray soapy water onto bladder end
clamps and air fittings and watch for bubbles. When inflated, the bladder should raise the
tension segments.
