Detroit Diesel — Exhaust Brake Assembly Removal
Repair & overhaul
From a Detroit Diesel service manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.
Before you start
- To avoid injury before starting and running the engine, ensure the vehicle is parked on a level surface, parking brake is set, and the wheels are blocked.
- To avoid injury, never remove any engine component while the engine is running.
- To avoid injury from the sudden release of a high-pressure hose connection, wear a face shield or goggles.
Procedure
- Disconnect the batteries.
- Chock the rear tires and tilt the hood.
- To gain access to the exhaust brake, remove the air cleaner.
- Remove the exhaust brake compressed-air line from the exhaust brake cylinder.
Source: Detroit Diesel service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.