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Suspension
Chapter 5– Suspension
GENERAL INFORMATION
When replacing any component or attachment on the suspensions or
axles, replacement parts must be identical or of equal quality to the OEM
parts. Torque values must be applied as specified during reassembly.
When using a crowfoot wrench to torque down difficult-to-reach
fasteners, you must adjust the torque setting on your torque wrench
following the formula provided in the “Specifications” chapter.
Otherwise you will over-torque and possibly break fasteners and void
your warranty.
Description
The Gillig Low Floor features a Neway 4-bag rear suspension and a Gillig Air Ride 4-bag front suspen
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sion. The suspension system uses air from the air system to pressurize air springs. The flow of air into
the suspension system is controlled by automatic valves, which maintain a constant vehicle ride height
by pressurizing or exhausting air to or from the air springs as needed. Air system information is provided
in the Air System chapter.
In Case of Suspension Failure
The suspension system is designed for stability and will usually allow the coach to be driven even if
spring failure occurs. The emergency brake protection valve, installed in the service line leading to
the suspension system, automatically maintains safe air brake pressure if a suspension failure causes a
sudden loss of air pressure. Most problems or failures do not totally disable the suspension. Roadside re-
pairs or towing are not necessary for anything less than a major breakdown. If the proper steps are taken,
a vehicle with a disabled suspension system can often be driven for several miles until a repair facility
is reached. If the springs fail on one side of the suspension system, making the bus hard to drive, the op-
posite air springs should be completely deflated. Rubber bumpers will support the vehicle with collapsed
air springs. To deflate and eliminate air pressure to air springs, disconnect the automatic height control
valve actuating arm and rotate to the down (vertical) position. (See the “Ride Height Adjustment” sec
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tion in this chapter.)
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Страница 486: ...Body and Interior 486 Driver s Seat Troubleshooting Use the following chart to troubleshoot the USSC seat...
Страница 492: ...Body and Interior 492 Figure 11 33 USSC Seat Assembly...
Страница 493: ...Body and Interior 493 Figure 11 34 USSC Seat Suspension Assembly...
Страница 495: ...Body and Interior 495 Figure 11 37 Seat Air Connections...
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