PRIMAAX
®
EX / PRIMAAX
®
for Volvo Vehicles
17730-254 51 Component Replacement
SOME VEHICLE APPLICATIONS, SUCH AS VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH OUTRIGGERS, RETAIN SOME
PRESSURE IN THE AIR SPRINGS AT ALL TIMES. PRIOR TO PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE, SERVICE,
OR REPAIR OF THE SUSPENSION, VERIFY EACH AIR SPRING IS COMPLETELY DEFLATED. FAILURE TO
DO SO COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY.
SERVICE HINT Mark the position of the QUIK-ALIGN square drive in relationship to the frame hanger with a
paint stick prior to loosening the QUIK-ALIGN connection. This will facilitate the axle alignment
process after the repair is complete.
6. Remove the QUIK-ALIGN locknut and pivot bolt, see Figure 8-37.
FIGURE 8-37
7. Remove the QUIK-ALIGN collars that connect the support beam to the frame hanger.
SERVICE HINT Note the quantity of shims removed to maintain the pinion angle of the axle at assembly. See
Alignment & Adjustments Section of this publication.
8. Remove the fasteners that attach the longitudinal torque rod to the frame hanger.
9. Remove the fasteners that attach the frame hanger to the vehicle per vehicle manufacturer
specifications.
10. Remove the frame hanger.
11. Inspect mating components for any damage or wear, replace as necessary.
12. Inspect the QUIK-ALIGN pivot bushing and torque rod bushings for wear or damage, replace
as necessary.
ASSEMBLY
1. Slide the new frame hanger over the support beam QUIK-ALIGN bushing.
2. Attach the new frame hanger to the vehicle using the appropriate fasteners and tighten per
vehicle manufacturer’s specifications.
DO NOT ASSEMBLE ANY QUIK-ALIGN JOINT WITHOUT THE PROPER FASTENERS. USE ONLY
HENDRICKSON DACROMET PLUS XL PLATED FASTENERS TO SUSTAIN THE PROPER CLAMP FORCE.
FAILURE TO DO SO CAN CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, PROPERTY DAMAGE OR PERSONAL
INJURY AND VOID WARRANTY.
ENSURE THAT THE QUIK-ALIGN FASTENERS TORQUE VALUE IS SUSTAINED AS RECOMMENDED IN THE
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS SECTION OF THIS PUBLICATION. FAILURE TO DO SO CAN CAUSE LOSS OF
VEHICLE CONTROL RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
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