Section 14: STEERING
16 X3-45 Commuter PA1593 DOB 2400-2489 Section 14 Updated Oct.2014
14. TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
The torque specifications applicable to the front axle steering are grouped with information regarding the
front suspension. Please refer to Section 16: SUSPENSION of this manual.
15. SPECIFICATIONS
Power Steering Gear
Make ............................................................................................................................................ ZF-SERVOCOM
Model .............................................................................................................................................................. 8098
Prevost number .......................................................................................................................................... 661045
F.E.W. ................................................................................................................................... 16,600 lbs (7 545 kg)
Pressure rating ........................................................................................................................ 2,175 psi (150 Bar)
Gear ratio (center) ...................................................................................................................................... 22.2 : 1
Gear ratio (extremities) ............................................................................................................................... 26.2 : 1
Minimum pump flow for 1.5 hwt/sec ........................................................................................ 4.22 gpm (16 lpm)
Power Steering Reservoir
Make ............................................................................................................................................... Nelson Muffler
Oil capacity ............................................................................................................................. 4 US qts (3.7 liters)
Prevost number .......................................................................................................................................... 660982
Make ............................................................................................................................................... Nelson Muffler
Element filter - Prevost number .................................................................................................................. 660987
Magnetic Drain Plug ................................................................................................................................... 667586
Steering Stabilizer Cylinder (Damper)
Make ............................................................................................................................................................... Arvin
Extended length .................................................................................................................................. 32.73±0.12"
Collapsed length ................................................................................................................................. 20.26±0.12"
Stroke .................................................................................................................................................. 12.47±0.12"
Prevost number .......................................................................................................................................... 660979
Dust cap - Prevost number ........................................................................................................................ 660980