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Link 450 Series - User Manual

Link 450 Series
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Link Mfg. Ltd.
223 15th St. N.E.
Sioux Center, IA USA
51250-2120
www.linkmfg.com
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SERVICE
1-800-222-6283
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
H14364 Rev D
05/05/22
450 Series
Height Control Valve
(H00450)

Questions and Answers

  • M
    Ms. Angelica JacksonJul 29, 2025
    Why Link 450 suspension will not maintain proper height?
    • C
      Christina RobertsJul 29, 2025
      The Link Control Unit suspension might not maintain the proper height due to an obstructed air line or a defective HCV.
  • D
    David TannerAug 5, 2025
    What to do if Link 450 air springs deflate when parked?
    • H
      hbishopAug 5, 2025
      If the air springs of your Link Control Unit deflate when parked, this may be caused by a leak in the air system. Check with soapy water to identify any leaks. Alternatively, it could be due to a defective HCV.
  • J
    James QuinnAug 13, 2025
    How to fix hard ride in Link 450?
    • E
      Erika WardAug 13, 2025
      If you are experiencing a hard ride with your Link Control Unit, the ride height may be out of adjustment. To resolve this, readjust the ride height according to the vehicle service manual.
  • M
    mlittleAug 20, 2025
    What to do if Link Control Unit cab suspension overshoots center?
    • M
      Matthew NolanAug 20, 2025
      If the cab suspension of your Link Control Unit overshoots the center, try the following: * Replace the shocks. * Use a short delay H00450 HCV.

Summary

Safe Working Practices

Handling Precautions

Wear appropriate safety gear including gloves, eyewear, and ear protection during handling.

Fastener Tightening

Ensure proper fastener tightening for performance and safety, following all torque specifications.

Air Line Safety

Eye Protection for Pressurized Lines

Use eye protection as air lines are pressurized and may blow debris.

HCV Installation Procedure

Disconnect and Remove Old Valve

Procedure to disconnect and remove the existing valve from the vehicle.

Mount New HCV

Mounting instructions for the new valve, including lever orientation and alignment.

Attach Lever and Check Linkage

Attaching the lever and checking linkage for interference during suspension travel.

Reconnect Air Lines

Connecting the air lines to the new HCV as per diagram (Figure 1).

Adjust Ride Height

Adjusting ride height using the HCV lever and centering pin for dead band.

Tighten Mounting Nuts

Torque specification for tightening all nuts to 60-80 in-lbs.

Remove Centering Pin

Final step to remove the centering pin after ride height adjustment is complete.

HCV Test Procedure

Test Air Flow to Air Springs

Testing air flow into air springs by rotating lever up 30-45 degrees.

Test Neutral Position Air Stop

Testing that air flow stops when lever is moved to the neutral position.

Test Air Exhaust

Testing air exhaust from air springs by rotating lever down 30-45 degrees.

Action on Test Failure

Instruction to replace valve if it fails test criteria for air flow or shut-off.

Reasons to Replace HCV

Failed Test Procedure

Reason for replacement: valve failed the specific test procedure.

Air Leaks Detected

Reason for replacement: air leaks detected from the height control valve.

Damaged Valve

Reason for replacement: physical damage found on the height control valve.

Link 450 Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandLink
Model450 Series
CategoryControl Unit
LanguageEnglish

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