Pneumatic control unit replacement, Pneumatic service – Spicer TPCS (Tire Pressure Control System) Service Manual User Manual

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Pneumatic Service

Pneumatic Control Unit

Replacement

4. Note the Pneumatic air line location, mark if

necessary.

5. Remove the pneumatic connections from the

Pneumatic Control Unit.

6. Remove the Pneumatic Control Unit.

7. Mount the new Pneumatic Control Unit.

Note: Apply light coating of removable thread sealing
compound to the NPT fittings before installing.

8. Install

1

/

4

" male NPT to

1

/

2

" nylon air brake tubing

fitting into Supply, Trailer, and Drive ports the
Pneumatic Control Unit.

9. Install

1

/

4

" male NPT to

3

/

8

" NPT female increasing

adapter to

3

/

8

" male NPT to

5

/

8

" nylon air brake

tubing fitting into the steer port of the Pneumatic
Control Unit.

10. Attach the Pneumatic air line to the Pneumatic

Control Unit in the same locations as marked in
Step 4.

Pneumatic Control Unit Replacement

Note: Refer to Figure 10 for the following steps.

1. Turn off the vehicle’s ignition and engine.

Warning: Drain off air from the wet tank before
removing any fittings!

2. Locate the Pneumatic Control Unit.

3. Disconnect the wire harness connectors from the

Pneumatic Control Unit.

Figure 10 Pneumatic Control Unit and Pneumatic Layout

Steer

Trailer
(if equipped)

From

Wet

Tank

Drive

1

Top

View

Pneumatic

Control Unit

D O T

2

2

2

3

Vent
Hose

1. Pneumatic Control Unit vent hose

5

/

8

ID vent (heater) hose

2.

1

/

4

" male NPT to

1

/

2

" nylon air brake tubing fitting

3.

1

/

4

" male NPT to

3

/

8

" NPT female increasing adapter to

3

/

8

"

male NPT to

5

/

8

" nylon air brake tubing fitting

Note: Area highlighted shows typical connections. Actual fittings may vary by vehicle manufacturer.

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