Monaco DYNASTY 2006, User Manual

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316 • SECTION 10 — CHASSIS INFORMATION DYNASTY 2006
Should it become necessary to check the suspension ride height, start with the motorhome on a fl at, level
surface. The air system must be fully charged with the suspension normalized at ride height. Specifi ed distances
may vary plus or minus ¼”. Small offset adjustments to the rear valves may be necessary to compensate for slight
tilt. Example: Adjusting the curbside rear height control valve up will pivot the roadside front corner down.
NOTE:
Drive shaft angle is affected by the suspension ride height. Improper drive shaft angle can
damage suspension or shorten the life of universal joints. Shock absorbers and air springs
are in travel centers at proper ride height. The ignition must be on for the suspension to
operate when equipped with HWH air leveling.
Adjusting Ride Height
Preparations to adjust the suspension ride height:
• Park the motorhome on a fl at, level surface.
• Fully charge the air system.
• Turn ignition on.
• Ensure suspension is at normal ride height.
• Ensure air level system is in travel mode.
Start by checking the distance in the front.
1. Measure the distance between the mounting plates of the air
springs.
2. If the measurement is off, loosen the adjusting lock nut at
the eccentric slot on the valve.
3. Move the plastic arm up to raise
suspension height and infl ate all the front
air springs. Move the plastic arm down
to lower suspension height and defl ate
the air springs. Make adjustments in
small increments.
4. After obtaining the specifi ed distance,
insert a 1/8” or 7/64” inch twist drill bit
into the plastic arm and valve body. This
will center the travel of internal piston.
Tighten adjusting lock nut between 60-
80 in/lbs.
5. Check adjustments made by using the Air Dump switch to defl ate air
springs. Start the engine and allow the air system to become fully
charged. Allow the suspension to adjust and come to a neutral setting.
6. Re-check the suspension height measurement. Follow the same procedure
for each rear control valve.
7. Re-check the front suspension height after adjusting the rear height
control valves.
NOTE:
Do not modify length of the linkage rods. Make necessary adjustments using eccentric slot
on the ride height control valve.
090293b
090371
Front = 9”
Rear = 9”