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Equalizing Beam Replacement Except Haulmaxx Suspension

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 202575  Size: LH
  1. Set the parking brake.
  2. Block the front wheels.
  3. Remove the load from the beams by using the following procedure:
  4. 3.1. Raise the vehicle frame with a suitable lifting device.
    3.2. Support the frame forward of the rear axle.

    Object Number: 202579  Size: LH
  5. Support the weight of the beams under the beam crosstubes.
  6. Remove the Tire and Wheel assemblies from the tandem axles. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  7. Remove the following components at all of the equalizing beam ends at the axle mounts:
  8. • The nuts
    • The washers
    • The bolts
  9. Remove the following components from both sides of the vehicle:
  10. • The saddle cap nuts
    • The washers
    • The saddle cap studs and caps

    Object Number: 202528  Size: SH
  11. Remove the beams from the crosstube ends by using the following procedure:
  12. 8.1. Lower the crosstubes and the beams.
    8.2. Slide the beams and the washers, if equipped, off of the crosstube.
  13. Replace the crosstube if the crosstube is bent or worn.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 202528  Size: SH
  1. Install the washers, if equipped, and the beams on the crosstube.
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 202579  Size: LH
  3. Install the beams on the axles with the washers, the bolts and the nuts at each equalizing beam end. Locate the equalizing beam end nuts toward the rear of the axles.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the equalizer bolt nut to 700 N·m (516 lb ft).


    Object Number: 202502  Size: SH
  5. Install the saddle cap studs (10).
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the saddle cap stud to 81 N·m (60 lb ft). Use the two nut method.


    Object Number: 202575  Size: LH
  7. Install the following components:
  8. • The spring saddle caps
    • The washers
    • The nuts

    Tighten
    Tighten the spring saddle cap nuts to 340 N·m (250 lb ft) after the axle is in its normal operating position.

  9. Remove the blocks from the wheels.

Equalizing Beam Replacement Haulmaxx Suspension


Object Number: 1693875  Size: MF

Callout

Component Name

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

Fastener Tightening Specifications: Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .

Preliminary Procedures

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the rear tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  3. Place a suitable support under the rear axle assemblies.
  4. Remove the rear shocks from the equalizing beam. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement .
  5. Remove the rear springs from the equalizing beam. Refer to Rear Spring Replacement .

1

Auxiliary Spring Plate Nut (Qty: 4)

Tip
Remove the auxiliary spring plate nuts from the equalizing beam.

Tighten
129 N·m (95 lb ft)

2

Auxiliary Spring Plate Bolt (Qty: 4)

Tip
Remove the bolts from the auxiliary spring plate.

3

Rear Auxiliary Spring Plate

Tip
Remove the auxiliary spring plate with the shims attached.

4

Equalizing Beam Bar Pin Nut (Qty: 4)

Tip
Remove the equalizing beam bar pin nuts from the rear axle brackets.

Tighten
712 N·m (525 lb ft)

5

Equalizing Beam Bar Pin Bolt (Qty: 4)

Tip
Remove the equalizing beam bar pin bolts from the rear axle brackets.

6

Equalizing Beam

Tip
Remove the equalizing beam from the vehicle.