PREVOST X3-45 Multiplex User Manual

Troubleshooting
Fig. 29
Tool [4]
Fig. 30
42 Instructions on Design, Operation, Maintenance and Inspection
1.6.7 Checking the steering gear play
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rerequisite for the test described below:
The transmission parts between the steering
wheel and the road wheel must be free from
play.
 Versions with leaf spring:
Lock the LH front wheel (the RH front wheel
if the vehicle is RH steered) in the straight
ahead driving position by fitting tool [4] be-
tween the wheel rim (rear and front) and the
front spring (Fig. 29).
Attention:
Do not exert any pressures in excess of those
mentioned below on the tools and the wheel
rim in order to avoid damages to the wheel
rim.
 Versions with single-wheel suspension:
Lock the LH front wheel (the RH front wheel if the vehicle is RH steered) as per vehicle manufac-
turer’s instructions.
 Put tool [2] on the steering wheel and attach the pointer to the dashboard or to the wind-
screen (Fig. 30).
Raise the engine speed to approx. 1000
r.p.m..
Read the idle pressure at tool [1] (ZF Servot-
est/pressure gauge).
Rotate the steering wheel to the left until a
pressure of 1 bar above idle pressure is indi-
cated.
On tool [2] read the dial value.
Rotate the steering wheel to the right until a
pressure of 1 bar above idle pressure is indi-
cated.
On tool [2] read the dial value.
Calculate the total travel covered.
Specified value: max. 50 mm (steering wheel
Ø 500 mm)
For versions with bevel box:
Specified value: max. 55 mm (steering wheel
Ø 500 mm)
If the maximum value is exceeded, check the play of the steering column and, if required, repair
or replace the steering gear.
Remove tool [1] (ZF Servotest)/the pressure gauge.
Check the oil level and bleed the steering system - see Chapter III.

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