PREVOST X3-45 Multiplex User Manual

SECTION 16: SUSPENSION
PA1562
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CONTENTS
1. DESCRIPTION ......................................................................................................................................5
2. I-BEAM AXLE FRONT SUSPENSION .................................................................................................5
2.1 A
IR SPRINGS ....................................................................................................................................5
2.1.1 Inspection ................................................................................................................................5
2.1.2 Removal ..................................................................................................................................6
2.1.3 Installation ...............................................................................................................................6
2.2 S
HOCK ABSORBERS..........................................................................................................................6
2.2.1 Inspection ................................................................................................................................7
2.2.2 Removal ..................................................................................................................................7
2.2.3 Installation ...............................................................................................................................8
2.3 R
ADIUS RODS...................................................................................................................................8
2.3.1 Inspection ................................................................................................................................8
2.3.2 Removal ..................................................................................................................................8
2.3.3 Bushing removal......................................................................................................................8
2.3.4 Bushing installation .................................................................................................................9
2.3.5 Installation ...............................................................................................................................9
2.4 S
WAY BAR......................................................................................................................................10
2.4.1 Removal ................................................................................................................................10
2.4.2 Installation .............................................................................................................................10
3. INDEPENDENT FRONT SUSPENSION (IFS)....................................................................................10
3.1 S
TEERING LINKAGE.........................................................................................................................10
3.2
POWER STEERING HYDRAULIC PUMP.................................................................................................13
3.3 S
TEERING LINKAGE ADJUSTMENT ....................................................................................................13
3.4 P
ITMAN ARM REMOVAL ...................................................................................................................13
3.5 P
ITMAN ARM INSTALLATION .............................................................................................................14
3.6 D
RAG LINK .....................................................................................................................................14
3.6.1 Adjustment.............................................................................................................................14
3.7 B
ELL CRANK AND IDLER ARM...........................................................................................................14
3.7.1 Bell Crank and Idler Arm Removal........................................................................................14
3.7.2 Bell crank or Idler Arm Ball Joint Disassembly .....................................................................15
3.7.3 Bell Crank or Idler Arm Ball Joint Reassembly .....................................................................15
3.8 R
ELAY ROD ....................................................................................................................................16
3.8.1 Replacement .........................................................................................................................16
3.9 T
IE RODS .......................................................................................................................................16
3.9.1 Removal ................................................................................................................................17
3.9.2 Installation .............................................................................................................................17
3.10 S
TEERING ARMS.............................................................................................................................17
3.10.1 Removal ................................................................................................................................17
3.10.2 Installation .............................................................................................................................17
3.11 L
UBRICATION FITTINGS....................................................................................................................17
3.12 B
ALL JOINTS...................................................................................................................................19
3.13 L
OWER AND UPPER A-ARM BALL JOINT ...........................................................................................19
3.13.1 Inspection ..............................................................................................................................19
3.13.2 Stripping Down......................................................................................................................19
3.13.3 Assembly...............................................................................................................................20
3.14 L
OWER A- ARM CENTRAL BALL JOINT ..............................................................................................20
3.14.1 Inspection ..............................................................................................................................20
3.14.2 Stripping Down......................................................................................................................20
3.14.3 Assembly...............................................................................................................................20
3.15 U
PPER A-ARM CENTRAL BALL JOINT ...............................................................................................21

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