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RCA-215T - Trailer

Nonsteerable – Auxiliary Axle Suspension

Installation and Service Manual

Suspension Identification ..................................... 2

Suspension System Serial Tag

Installation ............................................................. 3

Prior to Installation

Axle Integration

Axle Weld Standards

Suspension Mounting

Air Control Kit - Troubleshooting

Maintenance .......................................................... 9

Recommended Service Intervals

Parts Illustration

215T Trailer Suspension

Bushing Replacement Kit

Bushing Replacement Procedure

Appendix .............................................................. 14

Torque Specifications

Axle Alignment

Warranty ............................................................... 16

Part No.:

9710113

Doc.:

215T-Trailer-ISM-RevC-06-06-18

Содержание RCA-215T

Страница 1: ... Tag Installation 3 Prior to Installation Axle Integration Axle Weld Standards Suspension Mounting Air Control Kit Troubleshooting Maintenance 9 Recommended Service Intervals Parts Illustration 215T Trailer Suspension Bushing Replacement Kit Bushing Replacement Procedure Appendix 14 Torque Specifications Axle Alignment Warranty 16 Part No 9710113 Doc 215T Trailer ISM RevC 06 06 18 ...

Страница 2: ...rial identification tags Suspension Serial Tag The Suspension Serial Tag provides information on the suspension model Figure 1 The Part Number 215xxxx refers to the individual suspension system The nine digit Serial Number 1xxxxxxxx refers to the date and order of manufacture of the suspension Please refer to both the part number and serial num ber when contacting Ridewell for customer service rep...

Страница 3: ...imen sional requirements and the range of ride heights available The suspension is designed to fit up onto standard I beam trailer frames at beam centers that correspond to standard axle track widths Figure 3 Installation at wider beam centers will reduce sus pension clearances Installation at narrower beam centers will de rate the axle beam capacity NOTE For non standard beam centers frames frame...

Страница 4: ...gineering drawing for the brake component orientation rotation before clamping into place and making the final welds 2 1 Drum brake camshafts are spaced off the tail of the trailing arm beam Make sure the brake chamber brackets are oriented properly and clamp the axle assembly into place 2 2 Disc brake assemblies have a right and left hand caliper assembly Make sure the callipers are located on th...

Страница 5: ...ifications 4 Weld Joint Preparation The joint to be welded should be positioned in the flat or horizontal position All grease dirt paint slag or other contaminants must be removed from the weld joint without gouging the axle tube CAUTION Never weld when the axle is cold The axle and beam assemblies to be welded should be at a temperature of at least 60 F 15 C Pre heat the weld zone to the axle man...

Страница 6: ...8 bolts and flanged lock nuts or lock nuts with hardened washers are recommended Bolt holes are not provided in the air spring mounting plates Clamp mounting plates and filler plates if used in place and drill minimum two bolt holes in each mounting plate for installa tion onto the chassis Shock Absorber Kit Optional The shock absorber can be installed after the suspen sion has been assembled and ...

Страница 7: ...at brakes and slack adjusters are properly adjusted 7 Raise and lower the suspension assembly wheels and tires installed through the entire range of travel Make sure that sufficient clearances for air springs brake chambers and other components has been provided Do not lower the auxiliary axle while the vehicle is moving above 10 mph Regulate load with air spring pressure The load capacity of the ...

Страница 8: ...ot have proper air pressure Interference with driveline or other chassis components Air control system not installed correctly Check installation Air line from regulator goes to load air springs Check for loose fittings or worn damaged lines Verify air tank pressure with gauge Visually inspect unit operation for proper clearance Check for loose fasteners and retighten Check installation refer to O...

Страница 9: ...nting plate connections to frame __ Check lubrication level in wheel ends 1 Oil Filled Wheel Ends Refill Replace lubricant as needed Refer to TMC RP 631 100K Annual Inspection 2 Semi Fluid Grease Pull outer bearing and visually inspect lubrica tion level Refill Replace as needed Refer to TMC RP 631 Level 3 Lubrication Level Inspection and TMC RP 618 Wheel Bearing Adjustment Procedure __ Check air ...

Страница 10: ...Air Spring Load Air Spring Lift Wear Washer Wear Washer Beam Bushing Assembly LH Mounting Plate Air Spring Lock Washer Bolt Air Spring Pivot Bushing Narrow Pivot Bolt Shear Type Pivot Nut Flanged Lock Nut Bushing Replacement Kit with traditional pivot hardware is available Hanger Crosschannel Customer Supplied Axle Lock Nut Air Spring Lock Nut Air Spring Lock Nut Air Spring Lock Nut Air Spring Loc...

Страница 11: ... Figure 8 NOTE Cone is tapered inside to a smaller opening on one end 2 1 Place the end cap on the hex nut threaded rod assembly The end cap should be seated on the flange of the hex nut Place the larger opening of the cone against the end cap 2 2 Insert the threaded rod through the bushing sleeve and center the tapered end of the cone on the beam eye 2 3 Thread the plunger onto the threaded rod R...

Страница 12: ... Check the placement of the bushing to make sure it is centered in the beam eye Reassemble suspension Rotate trailing arm beams into hangers Install pivot connection hardware alignment washers adjuster plates wear washers shear type pivot bolt flat washer and flanged lock nut NOTE Do not lubricate pivot bolt nut Tighten flanged lock nut until adjuster plate pin is engaged and hardware is snug agai...

Страница 13: ...Spring 1 2 13NC 25 ft lb 34 N m Lock Nut Air Spring 3 4 16NF 50 ft lb 68 N m Bolt HHCS Lock Nut Shock Absorber Optional 3 4 10NC 160 200 ft lb 217 271 N m Torque values reflect a lubricated thread condition Nuts are pre lubed Do not overtorque Suspension is shipped with minimal torque applied to fasteners It is the installer s responsibility to apply the proper torque values All fasteners except s...

Страница 14: ...hat they are parallel to the forward axle A maximum tolerance of 1 8 inch difference from side to side of the forward axle and 1 16 inch difference from side to side for the aft axles is acceptable Figure 10 C A B D Check the forward axle alignment by measuring from the kingpin to both ends of the axle centers If the difference between the A measure ment and the B measurement is greater than 1 8 i...

Страница 15: ...surements Figure 11 NOTE Check to make sure that the pivot bushing is not wedged sideways during beam movement The adjuster plate and alignment washer should move in unison with the beam 3 Tighten the pivot nut so that the beam can no longer move Re check alignment measurements and adjust if necessary NOTE Check to make sure that both the adjuster plate and alignment washer are flat against the be...

Страница 16: ...nt Ride well has the sole discretion and authority to approve or deny a claim and authorize the repair or replace ment of suspension parts All parts must be held until the warranty claim is closed Parts that need to be returned for warranty evaluation will be issued a Returned Materials Authorization RMA Parts must be returned to Ridewell with the transportation charges prepaid The transportation ...

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