Load Compensator: Adjustments
1. Drive vehicle on hoist or alignment machine, so vehicle is at curb load level and wheel(s) are on flat surface.
2. Loosen valve adjuster setscrew.
NOTE: Do not change position of upper nut on valve operating rod.
3. Obtain piece of rubber or vacuum hose or plastic tubing 3/8-inch OD x 1/4-inch ID. Cut piece 16 - 16.6 mm (0.63 - 0.65 inch) and slice it lengthwise as shown.
4. Place this length of hose or tubing on valve operating rod.
5. Make sure adjuster sleeve is resting on lower mounting bracket. Install setscrew. The dimension will position brake load sensor proportioning valve for normal operation. Remove hose or tube.
6. If further adjustment is necessary, proceed to step 7.
7. Make sure suspension is at curb height.
8. Loosen adjuster setscrew.
9. Move adjuster sleeve up toward brake load sensor proportioning valve on operating rod 1 mm (0.039 inch) for each 413 kPa (60 psi) pressure decrease.
10. Move adjuster sleeve down away from valve body on operating rod 1 mm (0.039 inch) for each 413 kPa (60 psi) pressure increase.
11. Tighten setscrew in desired position.