Dana Spicer
For any Dana Spicer axle that requires lubrication of
the tie-rod ends, wipe the grease fittings clean, then
pump multipurpose chassis grease, NLGI Grade 2
(8% 12-hydroxy lithium stearate grease), into the tie-
rod ends until all used grease is forced out and fresh
grease is seen at the ball stud neck.
NOTE: For operation in very cold climates, use
NLGI Grade 1 (6% 12-hydroxy lithium stearate
grease).
33–05 Tie Rod Lubrication,
Meritor Axles
For any Meritor axle that requires lubrication of the
tie-rod ends, wipe the grease fittings clean, then
pump multipurpose chassis grease, NLGI Grade 1
(6% 12-hydroxy lithium stearate grease) or NLGI
Grade 2 (8% 12-hydroxy lithium stearate grease),
into the tie-rod ends until all used grease is forced
out and fresh grease is seen at the ball stud neck.
33–06 All-Axle Alignment
Check
Drive Axle Alignment Checking
Check the axle alignment, parallelism, and thrust
angle measurements for the rear drive axles. Use the
applicable procedure and specifications in
Group 35
of the vehicle Workshop Manual.
Toe-In Inspection
For vehicle alignment to be accurate, the shop floor
must be level in every direction. The turn plates for
the front wheels must rotate freely without friction,
and the alignment equipment must be calibrated
every three months by a qualified technician from the
equipment manufacturer. Freightliner dealers must
have proof of this calibration history.
1.
Apply the parking brakes and chock the rear
tires.
2.
Raise the front of the vehicle until the tires clear
the ground. Place safety stands under the axle.
3.
Using spray paint or a piece of chalk, mark the
entire center rib of each front tire.
4.
Place a scribe or pointed instrument against the
marked center rib of each tire, and turn the tires.
The scribe must be held firmly in place so that a
single straight line is scribed all the way around
each front tire.
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OK
OK
02/27/2007
NOTE: Shown without pinch bolt to provide clarity.
1.
Cross-Tube Split
Fig. 5, Tie-Rod End Adjustment
06/12/2012
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2
NOTE: No grease should emit from the tie-rod boot. If
grease emits from the tie-rod boot, the boot is dam-
aged.
1.
Grease Fitting
2.
Boot
Fig. 6, Grease Fitting and Boot, Detroit Axle
Front Axle
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