Air Dryer: Service and Repair

Removal Procedure
1. Remove the compressor from the vehicle. Refer to Air Compressor Replacement
2. Remove the bolts retaining the air dryer and retaining the bracket to the compressor.





3. Perform the following steps to remove the air dryer from the cylinder casting:
3.1. Release the clip.
3.2. Rotate the air dryer.
3.3. Pull the air dryer to remove.

4. Remove the seal from the cylinder casting.

Installation Procedure
1. Use petroleum jelly to lightly lubricate the seal.
2. Install the seal to the cylinder casting.





3. Perform the following steps to install the air dryer to the cylinder casting:
3.1. Slide the air dryer into the cylinder casting.
3.2. Rotate the air dryer into the proper position.

4. Install the clip to the air dryer fitting.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

5. Install the air dryer bracket bolts.
^ Tighten the air dryer bracket bolts to 7 Nm (62 inch lbs.).
6. Install the compressor to the vehicle. Refer to Air Compressor Replacement