TROUBLESHOOTING
5-3
Brakes
For maintenance procedures, see
BROKEN STUDS
Over tightening
Use correct torque when mounting
“Standard Specifications” on
page 2-1.)
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 (See “Air Ride Height Adjustment” on page 4-9.):
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)
Troubleshoot 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
PROBLEM
PROBABLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
PROBLEM
PROBABLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
NO BRAKES OR BRAKES ARE
INTERMITTENT
Brake air system improperly connected
Reconnect hand valve properly
Relay/Emergency valve plugged
Clean valve
Defective tractor protection valve
Repair or replace
Restricted tubing or hose line
Locate and eliminate restriction
Broken line
Locate break and repair
Tractor air system failure
Troubleshoot tractor air system and repair
Summary of Contents for 345E
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