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Suspension
SUSPENSION TROUBLESHOOTING
To help you in identifying and repairing suspension problems, we have included a Suspension Trouble
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shooting section in this chapter. It deals primarily with air spring-related problems; for steering or han-
dling problems, refer to the “Front Axle Troubleshooting” section later in this chapter.
Problem
Possible Cause
Remedies
All air springs flat (no air).
Insufficient air pressure in the vehicle
air system.
Check the air pressure gauge. If air
pressure is low, run the engine until a
minimum pressure of 100 psi is indi-
cated on the gauge*.
Listen for air leakage due to loose
fittings or damaged air lines, air
springs, brake actuators, or control
valve. Tighten loose fittings to stop
leakage and/or replace worn or
damaged parts.
Air leakage from the suspension air
system or the air brake system.
Air springs deflate rapidly
when vehicle is parked.
Air leakage from the suspension air
system.
Listen for air leakage due to loose fit
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tings between air tank and air suspen-
sion or damaged air lines, air springs,
or height control valve. Apply a soapy
solution to connections and air springs
to check for bubbles (leaks). Tighten
loose fittings to stop leakage and/or
replace worn or damaged parts with
new ones.
Coach ride height too high or
too low.
Height control valve out of adjustment.
Readjust the height control valve.
Air springs ruptured.
Air spring cut or punctured.
Locate leaks by listening for escaping
air; locate smaller leaks by apply-
ing soap and water solution to the
air spring and watching for bubbles.
Temporary repair can be made to
punctures and cuts of less than 1/8" by
applying hot patches to the damaged
area on the inside and outside of the
air spring. If the cut is longer than
1/8", install a new spring.
Tires, rims, or other objects are rubbing
the air spring.
Check the clearance between the air
spring and the tire. If the tire, rim, or
other objects contact the inflated air
spring when the vehicle is loaded,
repair this condition or consult with
Gillig Service.
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