PREVOST X3-45 Multiplex User Manual

Section 10: FRONT AXLE
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FIGURE 4: CAMBER 10006
6.6.1 Camber Check
For camber specifications, refer to paragraph
8: ‘’Specifications’’ in this section
1. Use an alignment machine to check the
camber angle.
2. If camber reading is not in the
specifications, check the wheel bearings
and repeat the check. If the reading is still
not within specifications, verify the steering
knuckle pins and axle center.
See instructions in “DANA SPICER
Maintenance Manual Model NDS and
Maintenance Manual NDS Axles” annexed
at the end of this section.
3. Check the wheel lateral distortion as
instructed in Section 13, ‘’Wheels, Hubs
and Tires’’ under heading, ‘’Checking for
Distorted Wheel on Vehicle’’. If distortion is
excessive, straighten or replace wheel(s).
6.7 FRONT AXLE CASTER
For caster specifications, refer to paragraph
8: ‘’Specifications’’ in this section.
Positive caster is the rearward tilt from the vertical
axis of the knuckle pin. Negative caster is the
forward tilt from the vertical axis of the knuckle pin
(Fig. 5). This vehicle is designed with a positive
caster. The purpose of the caster angle is to give
a trailing effect. This results in stabilized steering
and a tendency for the wheels to return to the
straight-ahead position after taking a turn.
FIGURE 5: CASTER 10007
Excessive caster results in hard steering around
corners. A shimmy may also develop when
returning to the straight ahead position (pulling
out of curves).
Insufficient caster will cause wandering and
steering instability. Caster variations may be
caused by a bent axle, tilting or distortion of the
side suspension supports, damaged radius rod
bushings, or unequal tightening of the front and
rear suspension support bolts. Incorrect caster
must be corrected by replacing the damaged
suspension parts. A precision instrument should
be used to measure the caster.
NOTE
The caster of this vehicle is factory set and is
not adjustable. However, if after replacing
damaged parts or in case of improper caster
due to irregular setting, the front axle caster
needs adjustment; it can be adjusted by means
of shims (Prévost #110663) on the left-hand
side upper radius rod support in order to obtain
minor adjustment.
6.8 FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN
Wheel toe-in is the degree (usually expressed in
fractions of an inch) to which the forward part of
the vehicle front wheels are closer together than
the rear part, measured at wheel centerline height
with the wheels in the normal ‘’straight-ahead’’
position of the steering gear.
Incorrect toe-in results in excessive tire wear
caused by side slippage and also steering
instability with a tendency to wander. Toe-in may

PREVOST X3-45 Multiplex Specifications

General

Length	45 ft
Width	102 in
Engine	Volvo D13
Horsepower	500 hp
GVWR	54, 000 lbs
Height	146 in
Sleeping Capacity	Varies based on floor plan
Water Capacity	Varies based on floor plan