PREVOST X3-45 COMMUTER User Manual

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2.1.3 Drive Axle Flange Shafts Removal
1. Apply the bus parking brake.
2. Remove the stud nuts and the washers (with
Meritor drive axle) or cap screws (with ZF drive
axle) from the flange shaft.
DOB Bus Number Series 2490–2789
cap screw M18x1.5x50mm G10.9 (use
14mm hex
socket driver “Allen” )
DOB Bus Number Series 1300–1606
cap screw external Torx M18x1.5x50mm G10.9 (use
E24 External Torx driver)
NOTE: there is oil behind the flange shaft
which comes out during disassembly
Figure 27: ZF A-132 AXLE
Figure 28: MERITOR RC23-165 AXLE
CAUTION
Do not use a chisel or wedge to loosen the axle flange shaft and tapered dowels. Using a chisel
or edge can result in damage to the axle shaft, the gasket and seal, and/or the axle hub.

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