Holiday Trip 2012, Owner'S Manual

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2012 Trip
Drag Link
The drag link connects the steering gear
pitman arm to the steer axle. The movable
joint (ball joint) uses sealed boots to prevent
water intrusion. Do not rupture the boot when
applying grease. Grease interval is six months
or every 5,000 miles.
NOTE:
It will be necessary to start the
motorhome and turn the steering
wheel to access fitting(s).
Center Link
The center link is located on the backside of
the steer axle. The center link attaches the two
wheels together causing the right front to track
with the left front. Greasing interval is every
six months or 5,000 miles.
Steering Spindles
The steering spindles attach to the front
axle and pivot on the kingpin. The wheel
end assembly and brake system attach to the
spindle. There are upper and lower lubrication
points for the kingpin.
The drag link attaches to the roadside
spindle. After initially lubricating the roadside
and curbside kingpins, rotate the steering
assembly lock to lock (full left to right) then
move assembly back to center. This purges any
remaining air pockets. Continue lubricating the
kingpins until new grease purges with no air
pockets. Greasing interval is every six months
or 5,000 miles.
Control Arm Bushings
Control arms align the axles perpendicular
with the frame. The panhard bar controls
side to side motion of the axles in the frame.
Control arm bushings and panhard bar
bushings do not require lubrication.
Drum Brake Lubrication
Drum brakes are equipped with slack
adjusters. Both the slack adjuster and brake
cam need to be lubed periodically to ensure
proper brake operation. Lubricate every
10,000 miles or three months, whichever
occurs first. Use NLGI #2. Lithium soap base
chassis lubricant. Lubricate at points shown
and lubricate until new grease appears at exit
points. Avoid contaminating brake linings with
lubricant.
090354b
090353c
090350g
Rear brakes lube points. Lubricate until new
grease appears at exit points.
Lube Points
Front brakes lube points. Lubricate until new
grease appears at exit points.
Lube Points
090350j
090414
King pin lubrication
Lube Point
Lube Point