16-1
SECTION 16: SUSPENSION
CONTENTS
1.
DESCRIPTION......................................................................................................................................... 16-3
2.
AIR SPRING ............................................................................................................................................ 16-4
2.1
Inspection........................................................................................................................................ 16-4
2.2
Removal.......................................................................................................................................... 16-4
2.3
Installation....................................................................................................................................... 16-4
3.
SHOCK ABSORBER ............................................................................................................................... 16-5
3.1
Inspection........................................................................................................................................ 16-5
3.2
Removal.......................................................................................................................................... 16-5
3.3
Installation....................................................................................................................................... 16-6
4.
RADIUS ROD........................................................................................................................................... 16-6
4.1
Inspection........................................................................................................................................ 16-6
4.2
Removal.......................................................................................................................................... 16-7
4.3
Bushing Removal ........................................................................................................................... 16-7
4.4
Bushing Installation......................................................................................................................... 16-7
4.5
Installation....................................................................................................................................... 16-7
5.
SWAY BAR 16-8
5.1
Removal.......................................................................................................................................... 16-8
5.2
Installation....................................................................................................................................... 16-8
6.
SUSPENSION AIR SYSTEM .................................................................................................................. 16-9
6.1
Description...................................................................................................................................... 16-9
6.2
Inspection........................................................................................................................................ 16-9
6.3
Air Line Test.................................................................................................................................... 16-9
6.4
Air Tank Maintenance..................................................................................................................... 16-9
7.
SUSPENSION HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT................................................................................................. 16-9
8.
HEIGHT CONTROL VALVE.................................................................................................................. 16-10
8.1
Operation ...................................................................................................................................... 16-10
8.1.1 Loading Position ................................................................................................................ 16-10
8.1.2 Neutral Position.................................................................................................................. 16-10
8.1.3 Unloading Position............................................................................................................. 16-10
8.2
Maintenance ................................................................................................................................. 16-10
8.2.1 Removal and Installation ................................................................................................... 16-11
8.2.2 Air Leakage Test................................................................................................................ 16-11
9.
FRONT KNEELING AND HI-BUOY SYSTEM (IF APPLICABLE)........................................................ 16-12
9.1
Principles of Operation ................................................................................................................. 16-12
9.2
Maintenance ................................................................................................................................. 16-12
9.3
Keeling Sense Switch................................................................................................................... 16-13
9.4
Bellows Control and Exhaust Solenoid Valves ............................................................................ 16-13
9.4.1 Removal and Installation ................................................................................................... 16-13
10. HI-BUOY SYSTEM ................................................................................................................................ 16-13
10.1 Principles of Operation ................................................................................................................. 16-13
