PREVOST X3-45 Multiplex User Manual

SECTION 14: STEERING
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CONTENTS
1. STEERING SYSTEM.............................................................................................................................3
1.1 I-BEAM AXLE STEERING SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ..................................................................................3
1.2 INDEPENDENT FRONT SUSPENSION STEERING SYTEM DESCRIPTION ...................................................4
2. POWER STEERING GEAR ..................................................................................................................5
2.1 DESCRIPTION....................................................................................................................................5
2.2 POWER STEERING GEAR REMOVAL ...................................................................................................6
2.3 POWER STEERING GEAR INSTALLATION .............................................................................................6
3. BLEEDING POWER STEERING HYDRAULIC SYSTEM....................................................................6
4. HYDRAULIC PRESSURE TEST...........................................................................................................6
5. TROUBLESHOOTING ..........................................................................................................................6
6. POWER STEERING HYDRAULIC PUMP............................................................................................6
6.1 WITH DDC SERIES 60 ENGINE ...........................................................................................................6
6.1.1 Description ..............................................................................................................................6
6.1.2 Removal And Installation.........................................................................................................6
6.1.3 Maintenance............................................................................................................................7
6.2 WITH VOLVO D13 ENGINE.................................................................................................................7
6.2.1 Description ..............................................................................................................................7
6.2.2 Removal And Installation.........................................................................................................7
7. STEERING COLUMN............................................................................................................................8
7.1 REMOVAL .........................................................................................................................................8
8. STEERING WHEEL...............................................................................................................................8
8.1 REMOVAL .........................................................................................................................................8
8.2 INSTALLATION ...................................................................................................................................9
8.3 CLOCKSPRING REPLACEMENT ...........................................................................................................9
9. TURNING ANGLE ADJUSTMENT.....................................................................................................10
10. STEERING LINKAGE ADJUSTMENT............................................................................................10
11. PITMAN ARM ..................................................................................................................................11
11.1 REMOVAL .......................................................................................................................................11
11.2 INSTALLATION .................................................................................................................................11
11.3 ADJUSTMENT..................................................................................................................................11
11.4 TAG AXLE UNLOADING SWITCH ADJUSTMENT...................................................................................12
12. MAINTENANCE...............................................................................................................................12
12.1 POWER STEERING RESERVOIR AND FILTER .....................................................................................12
12.1.1 Oil Level Check Procedure ...................................................................................................12
12.1.2 Filter Replacement ................................................................................................................13
12.2 STEERING STABILIZER CYLINDER (DAMPER).....................................................................................13
12.3 DRAG LINK .....................................................................................................................................13
12.4 POWER STEERING HYDRAULIC PUMP...............................................................................................14
13. DRIVING TIPS .................................................................................................................................14

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