PREVOST X3-45 COMMUTER User Manual

SECTION 11: REAR AXLES
DOB 1300-1556 | X3-45 Commuter PA-1648 Maintenance Manual Section 11 revised Jan 2021
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CONTENTS
SECTION CHANGE LOG .................................................................................................................................................. 3
1. TORQUE TABLES.................................................................................................................................................... 4
1.1 ZF A132 DRIVE AXLE ....................................................................................................................................... 4
1.2 TAG AXLE ....................................................................................................................................................... 5
2. ZF A132 DRIVE AXLE .............................................................................................................................................. 6
2.1 MAINTENANCE .............................................................................................................................................. 6
2.1.1 Differential Oil Type ............................................................................................................................... 6
2.1.2 Checking and Adjusting the Differential Oil Level ................................................................................... 6
2.1.3 Differential Oil Change ........................................................................................................................... 7
2.1.4 Compact Bearing (Hub Unit) Axial Play Check ........................................................................................ 7
2.1.5 Compact bearing (hub unit) Grease Change ........................................................................................... 8
2.1.6 Speed Sensors (Anti-Lock Brake system, ABS) ........................................................................................ 8
2.2 DRIVE AXLE FLANGE SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ................................................................................. 8
2.3 REMOVAL AND REINSTALLATION ................................................................................................................ 10
2.4 DISASSEMBLY, REASSEMBLY, ADJUSTMENT AND TORQUE CHART ............................................................. 11
2.5 ZF A132 DRIVE AXLE ALIGNMENT ................................................................................................................ 11
2.5.1 Procedure ............................................................................................................................................. 11
3. TAG AXLE ............................................................................................................................................................. 12
3.1 UNLOADING TAG AXLE ................................................................................................................................ 12
3.2 TAG AXLE WHEEL BEARINGS ........................................................................................................................ 12
3.3 REMOVAL AND REINSTALLATION ................................................................................................................ 12
3.3.1 Removing Tag Axle Only ....................................................................................................................... 12
3.3.2 Removing Tag Axle Along With Suspension Components ..................................................................... 12
3.3.3 Removing Transversal radius Rod ........................................................................................................ 13
3.4 TAG AXLE ALIGNMENT................................................................................................................................. 14
4. SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................................................................................. 16

PREVOST X3-45 COMMUTER Specifications

General

Engine	Volvo D13
Transmission	Allison B500
Fuel Type	Diesel
Length	45 ft (13.7 m)
Width	102 in (2.6 m)
Horsepower	500 hp
GVWR	54, 000 lbs
Height	141 in