PREVOST X3-45 Multiplex User Manual

Section 16: SUSPENSION
PA1562
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3.15.1 Visual Inspection ...................................................................................................................21
3.15.2 Play Measurement ................................................................................................................21
3.16 F
RONT END ALIGNMENT..................................................................................................................21
3.16.1 Alignment Terminology..........................................................................................................22
3.16.2 Front End Inspection .............................................................................................................22
3.16.3 Front Wheel Camber.............................................................................................................23
3.16.4 Front Wheel Toe-In ...............................................................................................................23
3.16.5 Front Axle Caster ..................................................................................................................23
3.16.6 Major Damage.......................................................................................................................25
3.17 F
RONT AIR SPRINGS .......................................................................................................................25
3.17.1 Inspection ..............................................................................................................................25
3.17.2 Removal ................................................................................................................................25
3.17.3 Installation .............................................................................................................................25
3.18 S
HOCK ABSORBERS........................................................................................................................26
3.18.1 Shock Absorber Removal .....................................................................................................27
3.18.2 Shock Absorber Installation ..................................................................................................27
3.19 S
WAY BAR......................................................................................................................................27
3.19.1 Removal ................................................................................................................................27
3.19.2 Installation .............................................................................................................................27
4. REAR SUSPENSION..........................................................................................................................29
4.1 A
IR SPRINGS ..................................................................................................................................30
4.1.1 Inspection ..............................................................................................................................30
4.1.2 Removal ................................................................................................................................30
4.1.3 Installation .............................................................................................................................30
4.2 S
HOCK ABSORBERS........................................................................................................................31
4.2.1 Inspection ..............................................................................................................................31
4.2.2 Removal ................................................................................................................................32
4.2.3 Installation .............................................................................................................................32
4.3 R
ADIUS RODS.................................................................................................................................32
4.3.1 Inspection ..............................................................................................................................33
4.3.2 Removal ................................................................................................................................33
4.3.3 Bushing removal....................................................................................................................33
4.3.4 Bushing installation ...............................................................................................................33
4.3.5 Installation .............................................................................................................................34
5. SUSPENSION HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT.............................................................................................34
6. HEIGHT CONTROL VALVE ...............................................................................................................35
6.1 M
AINTENANCE ................................................................................................................................36
6.1.1 Removal and Installation.......................................................................................................36
7. AIR SYSTEM.......................................................................................................................................36
7.1 A
IR TANK MAINTENANCE .................................................................................................................36
7.1.1 Wet Air Tank..........................................................................................................................36
7.1.2 Primary Air Tank....................................................................................................................36
7.1.3 Secondary Air Tank...............................................................................................................36
7.1.4 Accessory Air Tank ...............................................................................................................38
7.1.5 Expansion Air Tank ...............................................................................................................38
7.2 E
MERGENCY FILL VALVES ...............................................................................................................38
8. HUB UNIT AND SWIVEL ASSEMBLY...............................................................................................38
9. FRONT KNEELING SYSTEM.............................................................................................................39
9.1 P
RINCIPLE OF OPERATION ..............................................................................................................39
9.2 M
AINTENANCE ................................................................................................................................39

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