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Component Removal, Installation and Adjustment
18
Meritor
Maintenance Manual 14R (Revised 12-18)
14. Inspect the control arm bushings for wear and damage. Refer
to Figure 4.8.
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If the bushings are not worn or damaged:
Proceed to
Step 15.
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If the bushings are damaged or torn:
Replace the
bushings. Refer to the procedures in this section.
15. Place the new axle in the position near the upper control arm.
Figure 4.18.
16. Using the hardware supplied in KIT11366, install new thrust
washers on the upper control arm bushings. Figure 4.19.
17. Install the axle onto the upper control arm. Install the new pivot
bolts and nuts, but do not tighten at this time. Figure 4.20.
18. Install the lower control arms to the axle seats. Install the new
washers, nuts and pivot bolts, but do not tighten at this time.
19. Raise the axle UP, so that the top of the seat is seven to eight
inches (178-203 mm) from the frame.
Figure 4.18
Figure 4.19
Figure 4.20
Figure 4.18
4011177
a
SLIDER
ROADSIDE
REPLACEMENT
AXLE
7"-8"
(178-203 MM)
Figure 4.19
4011178
a
NEW THRUST
WASHERS
UPPER
CONTROL ARM
Figure 4.20
401117
9a
UPPER CONTROL ARM
Install new hardware loosely.
UPPER
AXLE SEAT
NUT
WASHER
BOLT
THRUST
WASHERS