PRIMAAX
®
EX / PRIMAAX
®
for International Truck Vehicles
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PRIMAAX EX / PRIMAAX TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
CONDITION
POSSIBLE CAUSE
CORRECTION
Vehicle
leaning
Air spring not infl ated to
specifi cation or damaged
Repair air system and check ride height. See Ride Height Adjustment in the
Alignment & Adjustments Section in this publication.
Load not centered
Redistribute the load.
Frame twisted
Straighten the frame per vehicle manufacturer’s guidelines.
Broken support beam
Replace broken support beam assembly.
Axle housing bent or broken
Replace axle housing per vehicle manufacturer guidelines and align vehicle.
Loose U-bolts
Tighten U-bolts to specifi cations, see Preventive Maintenance Section.
Front suspension
Inspect and repair front suspension.
Suspension
will not reach
ride height
Suspension is overloaded
Redistribute load to correct weight.
Air Spring leaking or
damaged
Replace air spring.
Leak in air system
Inspect air fi ttings, see Air Fitting Inspection in the Preventive Maintenance Section
of this publication. If necessary, repair air system and check ride height. See Ride
Height Adjustment in the Alignment & Adjustments Section of this publication.
Air line obstructed or
improperly connected
Repair air system and check ride height. See Ride Height Adjustment in the
Alignment & Adjustments Section.
HCV dump port activated
Check HCV dump port for proper connection and function
Air springs
defl ate when
parked
Leak in air system
Inspect air fi ttings, see Air Fitting Inspection in the Preventive Maintenance Section
of this publication. If necessary, repair air system and check ride height. See Ride
Height Adjustment in the Alignment & Adjustments Section of this publication.
Misfunctioning Height Control
Valve
See test procedure in Preventive Maintenance Section, replace height control valve
as necessary.
Excessive frame
slope
Ride height set incorrectly
Adjust ride height to proper setting. See Ride Height Adjustment in the
Alignment & Adjustments Section. Contact Hendrickson Tech Services.
Suspension is overloaded
Redistribute load to correct weight
Pro Gear and Transmission • 906 W. Gore St. Orlando, FL 32805 • 1 (877) 776-4600 / (407) 872-1901 • [email protected]