BENDIX BW1602 manual QUICK‑CONNECT Yoke

PUSH ROD

1-5/16"

JAM NUT

MOUNTING

STUD

ADAPTER

YOKE

3/8" OUT

2.	Stop the engine and remove ignition key when
	working under or around the vehicle. When
	working in the engine compartment, the engine
	should be shut off and the ignition key should
	be removed. Where circumstances require
	that the engine be in operation, EXTREME
	CAUTION should be used to prevent personal
	injury resulting from contact with moving,
	rotating, leaking, heated or electrically charged
	components.
3.	Do not attempt to install, remove, disassemble
	or assemble a component until you have read
	and thoroughly understand the recommended
	procedures. Use only the proper tools and
	observe all precautions pertaining to use of those
	tools.
4.	If the work is being performed on the vehicle’s

FIGURE 3 - EASY-ON YOKE ASSEMBLY

QUICK‑CONNECT YOKE

The adapter bushing in this case is threaded internally to match the push rod, but is designed to slide into the yoke. A retainer ring is used to secure the adapter bushing in the yoke. (Refer to Figure 4.)

air brake system, or any auxiliary pressurized air

systems, make certain to drain the air pressure

from all reservoirs before beginning ANY work

on the vehicle. If the vehicle is equipped with

an AD-IS®air dryer system or a dryer reservoir

module, be sure to drain the purge reservoir.

5. Following the vehicle manufacturer ’s

recommended procedures, deactivate the

electrical system in a manner that safely removes

PUSH ROD

1"

JAM NUT

MOUNTING

STUD

ADAPTER

BUSHING

RETAINING RING

YOKE

FLUSH

	all electrical power from the vehicle.
6.	Never exceed manufacturer’s recommended
	pressures.
7.	Never connect or disconnect a hose or line
	containing pressure; it may whip. Never remove
	a component or plug unless you are certain all
	system pressure has been depleted.
8.	Use only genuine Bendix® replacement parts,
	components and kits. Replacement hardware,
	tubing, hose, fittings, etc. must be of equivalent
	size, type and strength as original equipment and
	be designed specifically for such applications
	and systems.
9.	Components with stripped threads or damaged

FIGURE 4 - QUICK-CONNECT YOKE ASSEMBLY

GENERAL SAFETY GUIDELINES WARNING! PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS TOAVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH:

When working on or around a vehicle, the following general precautions should be observed at all times.

1.Park the vehicle on a level surface, apply the parking brakes, and always block the wheels. Always wear safety glasses.

parts should be replaced rather than repaired.

Do not attempt repairs requiring machining or

welding unless specifically stated and approved

by the vehicle and component manufacturer.

10. Prior to returning the vehicle to service, make

certain all components and systems are restored

to their proper operating condition.

11. For vehicles with Antilock Traction Control

(ATC), the ATC function must be disabled (ATC

indicator lamp should be ON) prior to performing

any vehicle maintenance where one or more

wheels on a drive axle are lifted off the ground

and moving.

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