Sterling Trucks Acterra MX User Manual

ACTERRA MAINTENANCE MANUAL
Models: MX
STI-403-1 (10/08P)
Published by
Daimler Trucks North America LLC
4747 N. Channel Ave.
Portland, OR 97217
Printed in U.S.A.

Sterling Trucks Acterra MX Specifications

General

Brand	Sterling Trucks
Model	Acterra MX
Category	Automobile
Language	English

Summary

General Information

Torque Specifications Tables

Reference tables for fastener torque values.

Maintenance Schedule Table

Table outlining maintenance intervals based on usage schedules.

Maintenance Interval Tables

Detailed intervals for maintenance operation sets.

Maintenance Operation Sets Table

Defines which operations are performed at each maintenance set.

Initial Maintenance (IM) Operations Table

List of operations for initial maintenance.

M1 Maintenance Interval Operations Table

List of operations for M1 maintenance interval.

M2 Maintenance Interval Operations Table

List of operations for M2 maintenance interval.

M3 Maintenance Interval Operations Table

List of operations for M3 maintenance interval.

M4 Maintenance Interval Operations Table

List of operations for M4 maintenance interval.

M5 Maintenance Interval Operations Table

List of operations for M5 maintenance interval.

Lubrication and Fluid Level Check (M1)

Details on lubrication and fluid checks for M1 interval.

Lubrication and Fluid Level Check (M2)

Details on lubrication and fluid checks for M2 interval.

Engine

Air Intake

Air Compressor

Alternators and Starters

Engine Cooling/Radiator

20–02 Radiator Pressure Flushing and Coolant Changing

Steps for flushing the radiator and changing coolant.

Clutch

25–01 Clutch Release Bearing and Release Cross-Shaft Lubricating

Lubrication procedure for clutch release bearing and cross-shaft.

25–03 Hydraulic Fluid Level Checking

Procedure for checking clutch hydraulic fluid level.

25–04 Hydraulic Fluid Replacing

Replacing clutch hydraulic fluid.

Transmission

26–01 Manual Transmission Fluid Level Checking

Checking the fluid level in manual transmissions.

26–02 Eaton Fuller and TTC Transmission Fluid Changing and Magnetic Plug Cleaning

Changing fluid and cleaning magnetic plugs for Eaton/TTC transmissions.

26–04 Allison Transmission Fluid and Filter Changing

Changing fluid and filter for Allison transmissions.

26–05 Mercedes-Benz Transmission Fluid Changing and Magnetic Plug Cleaning

Changing fluid and cleaning magnetic plugs for MB transmissions.

Frame and Frame Components

31–01 Frame Fastener Torque Checking

Checking and tightening frame fastener torque.

Suspension

32–02 Suspension Lubricating

Lubrication procedures for various suspension components.

32–03 U-Bolt Torque Checking

Checking and tightening U-bolt torque on axles.

Front Axle

33–01 Knuckle Pin Lubricating

Lubrication procedure for knuckle pin bushings.

33–04 All-Axle Alignment Checking

Checking axle alignment and related measurements.

33–05 All-Wheel-Drive Front Axle Oil Level Checking

Checking the oil level in AWD front axle differentials and hubs.

33–06 All-Wheel-Drive Front Axle Oil Changing

Procedure for changing oil in AWD front axles.

Rear Axle

35–01 Axle Lubricant Level Checking

Checking the lubricant level in rear axles.

35–03 Axle Lubricant Changing and Magnetic Plug Cleaning

35–04 Two-Speed-Axle Shift Unit Oil Level Checking

35–05 Two-Speed-Axle Shift Unit Oil Changing

Wheels and Tires

40–01 Wheel Nut Checking

Procedure for checking wheel nut torque.

Driveline

41–02 Driveline Lubricating

Brakes

42–07 Brake Chamber Inspecting (All Models)

42–09 Automatic Slack Adjuster Checking, Meritor

42–10 Automatic Slack Adjuster Lubricating, Meritor

42–11 Automatic Slack Adjuster Inspecting, Meritor

42–17 Brake Lining Wear Checking, Hydraulic Disc Brakes

42–20 Automatic Slack Adjuster Lubricating, Gunite

42–21 Automatic Slack Adjuster Inspecting, Gunite

42–22 Automatic Slack Adjuster Lubricating, Haldex

42–23 Bosch Rail-Slide Hydraulic Brake Caliper Lubricating

42–24 Brake Inspection

Steering

46–03 Power Steering Reservoir Fluid Level Checking

46–04 Power Steering Reservoir Fluid and Filter Changing

Fuel

47–01 Fuel Tank Draining and Vent Checking

Exhaust

Electrical, Instruments, and Controls

Doors

Heater and Air Conditioner