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Introduction
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Meritor
Maintenance Manual 14R (Revised 12-18)
Figure 2.2
Refer to the trailer manufacturer’s specifications for the correct ride
height. Note that the nominal ride height, also referred to as the
design height, refers to the designed ride height and may not be the
same as the actual ride height. To determine the nominal ride height
of the RideSentry™ suspension, the following indicators apply.
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16.5-inch ride height has the air spring mounted directly to the
upper axle seat.
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17.5-inch ride height has a 1.0-inch spacer under the air spring.
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18.5-inch ride height has two 1.0-inch spacers under the air
spring.
Components
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Frame brackets and slider assembly
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Upper and lower control arms
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Axle assemblies
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Air springs
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Shock absorbers
Features
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A compact 38,000 and 40,000 lb (17 237 and 18 144 kg)
capacity tandem trailer air suspension and slider system
designed for sliding tandems.
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Nominal ride heights of 16.5-inches (41.9 cm), 17.5-inches
(44.5 cm) and 18.5-inches (47.0 cm) are offered with eight
inches (20.3 cm) of total travel for the 16.5- and 17.5-inch ride
heights. The 18.5-inch ride height has seven inches of total
travel.
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A mounting height of 24.5-26.5-inches (62.2-67.3 cm).
Figure 2.2
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705
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LOCKING PIN
SLIDER
RIDE
HEIGHT
MOUNTING
HEIGHT
ROADSIDE
AXLE