SECTION 00: GENERAL INFORMATION
PA1553
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CONTENTS
1. FOREWORD..........................................................................................................................................2
2. SCHEMATICS .......................................................................................................................................2
3. PRECAUTIONS TO BE OBSERVED BEFORE WELDING.................................................................2
4. SAFETY NOTICE ..................................................................................................................................4
4.1 DATA PLATES AND CERTIFICATIONS...................................................................................................4
4.1.1 Engine .....................................................................................................................................4
4.1.2 Transmission ...........................................................................................................................5
4.1.3 Drive Axle ................................................................................................................................5
4.1.4 Front Suspension ....................................................................................................................5
4.1.5 Power Steering Pump .............................................................................................................5
4.1.6 Coach Final Record.................................................................................................................5
4.1.7 Safety Certification ..................................................................................................................5
4.1.8 DOT Certification Label...........................................................................................................6
4.1.9 EPA Engine Label ...................................................................................................................6
4.1.10 Fuel Tank Label.......................................................................................................................6
4.1.11 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)........................................................................................6
5. FASTENER STRENGTH IDENTIFICATION.........................................................................................8
5.1 SELF-LOCKING FASTENERS...............................................................................................................9
5.2 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REUSE .......................................................................................................9
5.3 SIX LOBED SOCKET HEAD .................................................................................................................9
ILLUSTRATIONS
FIGURE 1 : DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 60..............................................................................................................5
FIGURE 2: ALLISON TRANSMISSION ...................................................................................................................5
FIGURE 3: TYPICAL SERIAL & MODEL NUMBERS..................................................................................................5
FIGURE 4: ISS TYPICAL SERIAL & MODEL NUMBERS ............................................................................................5
FIGURE 5 : POWER STEERING PUMP NAMEPLATE................................................................................................5
FIGURE 6: DOT CERTIFICATION PLATE ...............................................................................................................6
FIGURE 7 : ENGINE COMPARTMENT ...................................................................................................................6
FIGURE 8 : VEHICLE I.D.....................................................................................................................................6
FIGURE 9 : VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ....................................................................................................7
FIGURE 10 : THREAD NOTATION........................................................................................................................8
FIGURE 11: BOLT STRENGTH MARKINGS............................................................................................................8
FIGURE 12 : SELF-LOCKING FASTENERS............................................................................................................9
FIGURE 13: METRIC - US STANDARD CONVERSION TABLE..................................................................................10
FIGURE 14: CONVERSION CHART.....................................................................................................................11