EQUALIZING BEAM SUSPENSION (HENDRICKSON)
6.
Install torque rods to axle brackets and frame
brackets. When tightening, rap bracket with ham
mer to drive taper of torque rod stud into
bracket. I ends of torque rods have straddle
mount ends (: holes) as shown in Figure 16, use
spacers between the bracket and crossmember
for proper axle setting. Do not exceed 12.7mm
(1/2") to obtain major adjustment. Tighten shaft
nuts to specified torque
7.
Tighten equalizer beam end fittings to specified
torque.
Refer
to
Torque
Chart
in
SPECIFICATIONS
8.
Install axle shafts. Connect propeller shafts,
brake lines, interaxle lock control linkage or
piping, etc
9.
On vehicles equipped with hydraulic brakes,
bleed brake system and check for leaks. On
vehicles wit air brakes, check brake piping for air
leaks.
ALIGNMENT Refer to Section CTS-4016 of the Service
Manual for suspension alignment information.
Figure 16 - Torque Rod
SPECIFICATIONS
ADAPTER CHART
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