09-21-2024, 04:15 PM
I replaced the RAS (rear axle steering) accumulator and bled the system. The diaphragm in the accumulator had ruptured so there was some nitrogen charged fizzy fluid. It's a fairly easy repair except for getting the new accumulator back into the 6" exhaust clamp. The flange is welded to the frame and the U bolt wouldn't come out enough to put a nut on it. I gave up on that and instead used another 6" flange along with 8" bolts to clamp the two flanges together with the accumulator in between. Pressurized the system, ops checks good.
FWIW, the ruptured accumulator wasn't noticeable, it steered fine.
During the cleanup I noticed a "muffler" hangar that had come apart on the generator/AquaHot exhaust. The bracket was welded to the frame so I cut a piece of thick mudflap, drilled holes in it and used that to replace the broken piece.
FWIW, the ruptured accumulator wasn't noticeable, it steered fine.
During the cleanup I noticed a "muffler" hangar that had come apart on the generator/AquaHot exhaust. The bracket was welded to the frame so I cut a piece of thick mudflap, drilled holes in it and used that to replace the broken piece.
Jim
2014 Newell Coach 1482 Mid Entry 45'8" Valid Slides and Valid Levelling