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Compressor Disassembly

  1. Remove compressor assembly. Remove adapters and flexible mounts. Remove nuts from reservoir retaining bolts which enter from reservoir flange side of unit. Remove nuts from compressor retaining bolts which enter from compressor side of unit.
    CAUTION: Do not attempt to turn compressor retaining bolts as they have a second nut hidden between reservoir flange and second stage housing. Always remove nuts from bolts while holding bolts stationary.

    Separate reservoir and compressor assembly and discard reservoir "O" ring seal.

  2. Remove cover retaining screw, then remove cover and discard cover gasket. Remove three compressor retaining bolts that hold first and second stage housing together. Separate housings by sliding second stage housing straight off piston.
  3. Remove pressure regulator valve assembly retaining screws, remove valve assembly from second stage housing and discard "O" ring seal. Disconnect distributor arm tension spring from swivel arm. Remove actuating arm retaining screw and arm. Carefully slide piston and diaphragm assembly straight out of first stage housing.
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