ar3222b2003c

Remove/install air bellows

Type ar · topic 32.22 · version 0300 · 2016-02-12

Applies to: Vehicle 382.15

Where it sits

Function group 2 Chassis › 32 Suspension › 32.22 Air suspension — Series 382 (models 15*)

EinPAS 20 Chassis › 20.16 Suspension › 20.16.30 Spring/air suspension bellows/shock absorber/suspension strut — Series 382 (models 15*)

AR32.22-B-2003C

Remove/install air bellows

12.02.16

Vehicle 382.15

Remove/install air bellows

B32.22-0056-09

Version valid for 382.154

2 Pneumatic suspension bellows

3 Bellows bottom sealing rim

4 Bellows top sealing rim

5 Vehicle structure

6 Threaded pneumatic connection fitting

7 Sealing edge of the upper ring on the support

8 Stop pressed in the support plate

9 Sealing rim of the bellows support plate

10 Support plate and bellows seal

11 Cylindrical bottom support

12 Support attached to front axle.

13 Flange bolt fastening the lower cylindrical support

14 Front axle

15 Self-locking nuts attaching the bracket to the axle

16 Top support (integrated in the structure)

Remove/install air bellows

B32.22-0012-09

Version valid for 382.155

1 Pneumatic bellows support disc

2 Pneumatic suspension bellows

3 Bellows bottom sealing rim

4 Bellows top sealing rim

5 Vehicle structure

6 Threaded pneumatic connection fitting

7 Sealing edge of the upper ring on the support

8 Stop pressed in the support plate

9 Sealing rim of the bellows support plate

10 Support plate and bellows seal

11 Cylindrical bottom support

12 Support attached to front axle.

13 Flange bolt fastening the lower cylindrical support

14 Front axle

Removal

Danger!

Life at risk by the lowering of the vehicle when working between the wheels and the structure. Risk of injury by crushing or pressing, in pneumatic suspension jobs

Do not work between the wheels and the rolling space or wheel wells. Carry out the testing jobs and adjustment exclusively from the vehicle underside and with the help of a pit. Safely fence access to moving parts area.

AS32.22-B-0001-01A

1

Lift the vehicle side where the pneumatic bellows will be removed and support the vehicle frame

Chock the vehicle to prevent unintentional rolling.

2

Remove the wheel

AR40.10-B-1100E

3

Completely depressurize the pneumatic bellows

4

Remove the compressed air line at the threaded fitting (6)

5

Remove the bellows (2) and the support plate (10)

Carefully separate the bellows (2) manually from the top ring sealing rim on support (7) and pull it out together with the bottom support plate (10) at the bottom part

Do not utilize levers or metal made tools. As a last resource, utilize a wooden lever with rounded off tips.

6

Separate the bellows (2) from the support plate (10)

7

Remove the lower cylindrical support (11)

Unscrew the flange bolt fastening the lower cylinder (13) of the support (12) attached to the front axle(14).

8

Disassemble the stop (8) from the support plate (10)

Secure the assembly by the support plate (10) in a bench vise (with duly protected jaws) and utilize a suitable lever without damaging the sealing rims.

If the stop is damaged, it may be cut with a chisel.

CLEAN

9

Clean all mechanical components, the supporting surfaces and the bellows

The bellows has to be dry cleaned without any use of liquids or cleaning solvent.

Clean the sealing surface of the support plate (10) and on the upper edges.

Check:

10

Check sealing rims on the upper support (4) and on the support plate (10) in the lower part.

If necessary, replace the support plate or the top support

11

Check the pneumatic bellows (2) and the internal bump stop (8) for condition

Replace the pneumatic bellows and the stops in case they present:

- Traces of leakage.

- Brittleness, cuts or fissures.

- Deformed internal stop.

- Sealing parts corroded or deformed by prolonged use.

Installing

12

Install the cylindrical support (11) in the support attached to the front axle (12) and tighten the flange bolt (13)

*BA32.22-B-1022-03C

13

Press the stop (8) in the support plate (10)

Lubricate the stop with prepared and specified glycerin soap.

*BR00.45-B-1023-06A

14

Install the bellows (2) on the support plate (10)

Lightly lubricate all bellows mechanical sealing contact parts with prepared glycerin soap.

Fit the bellows (2) manually on the support plate (10), folding it with the palms of the hands.

Do not make use of metal made tools.

*BR00.45-B-1023-06A

15

Install the bellows (2) and the support plate (10) on the lower cylindrical support (11)

16

Manually fit the bellows (2) on the upper support (16) fitting the sealing rim (4) on the top ring on the support (7)

The complete stowing in the top support (16) occurs with the pressurization of the bellows.

17

Install the wheel

AR40.10-B-1100E

Danger!

Life at risk by the lowering of the vehicle when working between the wheels and the structure. Risk of injury by crushing or pressing, in pneumatic suspension jobs

Do not work between the wheels and the rolling space or wheel wells. Carry out the testing jobs and adjustment exclusively from the vehicle underside and with the help of a pit. Safely fence access to moving parts area.

AS32.22-B-0001-01A

18

Lower the vehicle

19

Pressurize the pneumatic system

20

Check for possible air pressure leaks in the system

Utilize neutral glycerin soap foam. Do not utilize normal soap foam as it contains caustic soda that corrodes the materials.

21

Perform a test drive

Check the behavior of the pneumatic suspension.

Air suspension

Número

Denominação

Chassis 382.154/188

Chassis 382.155/189

BA32.22-B-1022-03C

Lower mount of the front bellows cylindrical bracket

M16x1.5

Nm

-

230...270

M20x1.5

Nm

460...550

-

Produtos para reparos

Número

Denominação

Número de pedido

BR00.45-B-1023-06A

Slip fluid DBL 8600.10

A 000 989 08 60

Referenced documents