CHASSIS INFORMATION - 10
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Center Link
The center link is located on the backside of
the steer axle. The center link attaches the two
wheels together causing the right front to track
with the left front. Greasing interval is every six
months or 5,000 miles.
Steering Spindles
The steering spindles attach to the front
axle and pivot on the kingpin. The wheel end
assembly and brake system attach to the spindle.
There are upper and lower lubrication points
for the kingpin. The drag link attaches to the
roadside spindle. After initially lubricating
the roadside and curbside kingpins, rotate the
steering assembly lock to lock (full left to right)
then move assembly back to center. This purges
any remaining air pockets. Continue lubricating
the kingpins until new grease purges with no
air pockets. Greasing interval is
every six months or 5,000 miles.
Control Arm Bushings
Control arms align the axles perpendicular
with the frame. The panhard bar controls side
to side motion of the axles in the frame. Control
arm bushings and panhard bar bushings do not
require lubrication.
Steering Gear
The steering gear requires no maintenance.
Changing the hydraulic lter at regular intervals
will help ensure trouble free operation.
Front Brakes
The slack adjuster and camshaft need to
be lubed periodically to ensure proper brake
operation. Lubricate every 10,000 miles or three
months.
DRIVE AXLE & DRIVE SHAFT
Drive Axle:
The chassis drive axle is a single reduction
axle. The differential gears consist of a hypoid
pinion and ring gear set and bevel differential
gears. The differential carrier can be removed
from the axle housing as a unit in order to
perform repairs.
All power from the engine to the rear tires
is transferred through the rear axle. For this
reason, it is important that maintenance be
performed on the axle as required to avoid
premature wear of the gears and bearings in the
axle.
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Ring and Pinion Gears
Upper
Lubrication
Points
Lower
Lubrication
Points
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