Valve block - ACE (page 2 of 3)

5. Remove 2 nuts securing rear pipe clamping plate. Release clamping plate and pipes from valve block.

CAUTION: Always fit plugs to open connections to prevent contamination.

NOTE: Keep pipes assembled to clamping plate to maintain correct pipe positions for refitting.

6. Remove 2 nuts securing front pipe clamping plate.

7. Remove 3 bolts securing valve block to chassis.
8. Release front pipes and clamping plate from valve block and remove valve block.

CAUTION: Always fit plugs to open connections to prevent contamination.

NOTE: Keep pipes assembled to clamping plate to maintain correct pipe positions for refitting.

9. Remove 6 bushes from valve block.

Refit

1. Fit 6 bushes to valve block.
2. Ensure valve block and pipe connections are clean.
3. It is important that the pipe ends are in good condition to achieve a seal.
4. Position valve block and connect front pipes and clamping plate. To avoid damage to seals, keep pipes square to valve block. Fit and tighten bolts securing valve block to chassis to 18 Nm (13 lbf.ft).

CAUTION: Ensure pipes are installed in their correct ports or serious system damage will occur.

5. Fit and tighten nuts securing front clamping plate to valve block to 21 Nm (15 lbf.ft).