PREVOST X3-45 COMMUTER User Manual

SECTION 03 : FUEL SYSTEM
DOB 1300-1556 | X3-45 Commuter PA-1648 Maintenance Manual First release Oct 2020
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FIGURE 17: JACK STANDS UNDER THE FUEL TANK
CRADLE
2. Carefully inspect fuel cradle mounting bolts, 2
bolts (Figure 18).
FIGURE 18: SPECIFIC MOUNTING POINTS TO BE
INSPECTED
3. On the transversal screw joints (Figure 19)
any visible gap between cradle support tubing
and vehicle frame mounting lugs is not
acceptable.
FIGURE 19: VISIBLE GAP ON TRANSVERSAL SCREW
JOINT
4. If there is no gap, the inspection is
completed. Else, perform the following Fuel
Tank cradle Corrective Measures.
4.4.1 Fuel Tank Cradle Corrective Measures
Visible gap should be shimmed using U-shims
#030082 (3.175 mm / 0.125 in) and/or #030083
(0.953 mm / 0.037 in) as required.
1. Place jack stands under the fuel tank cradle.
2. While processing with one side at a time,
unscrew and remove the bolt.
FIGURE 20: TRANSVERSE SCREWS, 2 LOCATIONS
3. On the transversal screw joints (Figure 19)
any visible gap between cradle support tubing
and vehicle frame mounting lugs is not
acceptable.
4. The visible gap should be shimmed using U-
shims #030082 and/or #030083 as required.
5. Shim arrangement may vary and may be
stacked on both sides (Figure 21).
FIGURE 21: SHIM INSTALLATION, TRANSVERSE
SCREW. ARRANGEMENT MAY VARY
6. Replace any bolt showing signs of wear by
new hardware. DO NOT REUSE NUTS.
Perform replacement one screw location at a
time with appropriate support. Apply torque
seal mark.
Torque: 82 lb-ft (111 Nm)

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