TIRES - WHEELS - SUSPENSION (CONTINUED)
SYMPTOMS
PROBLEM: REMEDY
BROKEN STUDS*
Over tightening:
use correct torque when mounting.
*REPLACE BROKEN STUDS BEFORE USING THE SEMITRAILER!
TRAILER TRACKING PROBLEMS:
TRACKS TO ONE SIDE
Axle alignment:
re-align axle.
TRACKS TO EITHER SIDE
Broken or bent springs or equalizers:
replace defective
parts.
Axles not parallel
: realign axles
AIR RIDE HEIGHT PROBLEMS:
TOO HIGH
Axle to control valve linkage:
readjust linkage.
Height Control Valve internal leak:
repair or replace Valve.
TOO LOW
Axle to control valve linkage:
readjust linkage.
Height Control Valve filter plugged:
clean or replace valve.
Pressure Protection Valve filter plugged:
clean or replace
valve.
System air pressure low (65 PSI minimum required):
trou-
bleshoot air supply.
UNEVEN FROM SIDE TO SIDE
Linkage adjustment:
readjust linkage.
Exhaust port plugged:
clean or replace valve(s).
Height control valve internal leak:
repair or replace valve.
Supply line to one height control valve pinched, restricted,
or plugged:
repair or replace line.
5-3 BRAKES
For maintenance procedures see Sections 4-8.
SYMPTOM
PROBLEM: REMEDY
NO BRAKES OR BRAKES
ARE INTERMITTENT
Brake air system improperly connected:
reconnect hand
valves properly.
Relay/Emergency valve plugged:
clean valve.
Defective tractor protection valve:
repair or replace.
Restricted tubing or hose line:
locate and eliminate restric-
tion.
Broken line:
locate break and repair.
Tractor air system failure:
troubleshoot tractor air system and
repair.
SINGLE BRAKE DRAGGING
OR LOCKED
Broken internal brake component:
locate and replace broken
part.
Flat spot on cam roller or cam shaft:
replace and lubri-
cate.
Improper adjustment:
adjust slack adjusters.
Spider bushing or cam bracket bushing binding:
lubricate or
replace bushing.
Improper lubrication:
lubricate per
Figure 4-1.
Worn brake shoe bushing:
replace bushing.
Brake drum distortion:
replace drum.
Broken brake chamber spring:
replace spring.
Brake chamber pushrod binding:
re-align brake chamber
bracket.
Air brake line loose or broken:
tighten or repair.
5-3
Summary of Contents for 345B
Page 3: ...MODEL 345B TRAILER OPERATOR S MANUAL PURCHASED FROM DATE ADDRESS PHONE NO SERIAL NO ...
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Page 22: ...3 10 Figure 3 4 Steps for Loading and Unloading ...
Page 26: ...3 14 Figure 3 7 Rear Impact Guard and Antilock Brake System ...
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Page 35: ...4 5 Figure 4 2 345B Wiring Diagram ...
Page 36: ...4 6 Figure 4 3 Remote Wiring Diagram ...
Page 41: ...4 11 Figure 4 5 Examples of Camber Figure 4 6 Checking Axle for Bend ...
Page 46: ...4 16 Figure 4 10 Axle and Brake Assembly ...
Page 50: ...4 20 Figure 4 13 Outboard Mount Hub and Drum Figure 4 14 Inboard Mount Hub and Drum ...
Page 54: ...4 24 Figure 4 18 Mounting Tires and Wheels Figure 4 19 Stud Tightening Sequence ...
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