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- Manifold Cover
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- Dewalt DWFP55126 2016 Regulator Rebuild
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Introduction
When performing this rebuild, make sure to use the correct regulator rebuild kit. The processes are the same, but the components vary slightly. Use part numbers 5140147-52 or 5140147-53 depending on the manufacturing location.
The manifold cover screw is deeply recessed and requires a T10 driver with a long shank in order to reach.
Make sure to completely depressurize the air compressor tank before performing any repairs.
What you need
Step 1
Remove manifold cover
- Disconnect the power cord, depressurize the compressor tank, and remove any hoses before starting this repair.
- Use a long-shank T10 driver to remove the manifold cover screw.
- Lift the cover directly up off of the gauges to remove.
Disconnect the power cord, depressurize the compressor tank, and remove any hoses before starting this repair.
Use a long-shank T10 driver to remove the manifold cover screw.
Lift the cover directly up off of the gauges to remove.
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Step 2
Remove regulator knob
- Twist the regulator control knob counterclockwise. When you feel resistance, continue to twist to break the knob free.
- This may take a lot of force.
- Remove the knob.
Twist the regulator control knob counterclockwise. When you feel resistance, continue to twist to break the knob free.
This may take a lot of force.
Remove the knob.
Step 3
- Remove the spring from inside the regulator control knob.
Remove the spring from inside the regulator control knob.
Step 4
Remove regulator internals
- Use needle nose pliers to remove the fitting.
Use needle nose pliers to remove the fitting.
Step 5
- Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to unscrew the pressure regulator assembly from inside the manifold.
- Use needle nose pliers to remove the regulator assembly.
Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to unscrew the pressure regulator assembly from inside the manifold.
Use needle nose pliers to remove the regulator assembly.
Step 6
Assemble new regulator internals
- The next three steps describe how to assemble the new regulator assembly.
- Install the new o-ring on the new screw fitting by sliding it over the threads. Make sure it sits flush on the head of the screw fitting, directly above the threads.
The next three steps describe how to assemble the new regulator assembly.
Install the new o-ring on the new screw fitting by sliding it over the threads. Make sure it sits flush on the head of the screw fitting, directly above the threads.
Step 7
- Seat the narrow end of the new cap into one end of the new spring.
Seat the narrow end of the new cap into one end of the new spring.
Step 8
- Slide the cap and spring, cap first, into the opening on the screw fitting to complete the new regulator internals.
- Reassembly tip: some of these components are not firmly attached to each other, so reinstall carefully, being sure everything lines up.
Slide the cap and spring, cap first, into the opening on the screw fitting to complete the new regulator internals.
Reassembly tip: some of these components are not firmly attached to each other, so reinstall carefully, being sure everything lines up.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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