Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems ASA-5 AUTOMATIC SLACK ADJUSTER 2/11 - Manual (Page 3)

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2. Stop the engine and remove ignition key when
working under or around the vehicle. When
working in the engine compartment, the engine
should be shut off and the ignition key should
be removed. Where circumstances require
that the engine be in operation, EXTREME
CAUTION should be used to prevent personal
injury resulting from contact with moving,
rotating, leaking, heated or electrically charged
components.
3. Do not attempt to install, remove, disassemble
or assemble a component until you have read
and thoroughly understand the recommended
procedures. Use only the proper tools and
observe all precautions pertaining to use of those
tools.
4. If the work is being performed on the vehicle’s
air brake system, or any auxiliary pressurized air
systems, make certain to drain the air pressure
from all reservoirs before beginning ANY work
on the vehicle. If the vehicle is equipped with
an AD-IS ® air dryer system or a dryer reservoir
module, be sure to drain the purge reservoir.
5. Following the vehicle manufacturer ’s
recommended procedures, deactivate the
electrical system in a manner that safely removes
all electrical power from the vehicle.
6. Never exceed manufacturer’s recommended
pressures.
7. Never connect or disconnect a hose or line
containing pressure; it may whip. Never remove
a component or plug unless you are certain all
system pressure has been depleted.
8. Use only genuine Bendix ® replacement parts,
components and kits. Replacement hardware,
tubing, hose, fittings, etc. must be of equivalent
size, type and strength as original equipment and
be designed specifically for such applications
and systems.
9. Components with stripped threads or damaged
parts should be replaced rather than repaired.
Do not attempt repairs requiring machining or
welding unless specifically stated and approved
by the vehicle and component manufacturer.
10. Prior to returning the vehicle to service, make
certain all components and systems are restored
to their proper operating condition.
11. For vehicles with Antilock Traction Control
(ATC), the ATC function must be disabled (ATC
indicator lamp should be ON) prior to performing
any vehicle maintenance where one or more
wheels on a drive axle are lifted off the ground
and moving.
YOKE
3/8" OUT
JAM NUT
MOUNTING
STUD
ADAPTER
1-5/16"
PUSH ROD
FIGURE 3 - EASY-ON YOKE ASSEMBLY
QUICK-CONNECT YOKE
The adapter bushing in this case is threaded internally to
match the push rod, but is designed to slide into the yoke.
A retainer ring is used to secure the adapter bushing in the
yoke. (Refer to Figure 4.)
YOKE
FLUSH
JAM NUT
MOUNTING
STUD
ADAPTER
BUSHING
PUSH ROD
1"
FIGURE 4 - QUICK-CONNECT YOKE ASSEMBLY
GENERAL SAFETY GUIDELINES
WARNING! PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW
THESE INSTRUCTIONS TO AVOID PERSONAL
INJURY OR DEATH:
When working on or around a vehicle, the
following general precautions should be observed
at all times.
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface, apply the
parking brakes, and always block the wheels.
Always wear safety glasses.
RETAINING RING