Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Air Suspension Reservoir Solenoid Valve Block





Air Suspension Reservoir Solenoid Valve Block

Removal
1
WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
2 Using T4, depressurize the air suspension. For additional information, refer to Air Suspension System Depressurize and Pressurize Air Suspension System Depressurize and Pressurize




3 Remove the air suspension compressor lower cover.
- Remove the 3 bolts.
- Release the 5 clips.




4 Move the air compressor electrical connector aside.
- Release the 2 clips.




5
CAUTION: Before the disconnection or removal of any components, ensure the area around joint faces and connections are clean. Plug any open connections to prevent contamination.
CAUTION: Visually inspect the air line ends for damage or wear. Repair or replace the air line as necessary.
NOTE:
Note the air line fitted positions.
Remove the air suspension reservoir solenoid valve block.
- Disconnect the 4 air lines.
- Disconnect the 2 electrical connectors.
- Release the valve block 3 rubber insulators.
6 Remove the Voss connectors.
- Remove and discard the collets and the unions.

Installation
1
CAUTION: Make sure the new Voss connector is installed and fully tightened with the alignment plug installed.
NOTE:
New air suspension components are supplied with new Voss connectors tightened to the correct torque. Do not install new voss connectors if a new component is being installed.
Install new Voss connectors to the air suspension reservoir solenoid valve block.
- Tighten to 2.5 Nm (1.7 lb.ft).
2
NOTE:
Make sure the valve block does not become detached during connection of the air lines.
Install the air suspension reservoir solenoid valve block.
- Secure the 3 valve block rubber insulators.
- Connect the electrical connectors.
- Connect the air lines into the Voss connector.
- Pull on each air line to make sure it is fully installed into the Voss connector.
3 Secure the air compressor electrical connector.
4 Install the air suspension compressor lower cover.
- Install the bolts and tighten to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).
5 Using T4, pressurize the air suspension. For additional information, refer to Air Suspension System Depressurize and Pressurize Air Suspension System Depressurize and Pressurize