Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems EB/ES BRAKES SERVICE MANUAL - Manual (Page 43)

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Figure 53. Cam Head Washer Installation
Camshaft Installation
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Figure 52. Camshaft Installation
Installation / Assembly
1. Verify that available camshaft is serviceable and is the correct part
for the application, see Inspection - Camshaft Inspection.
NOTE: Camshaft mounting and related parts vary with Brake Models.
Be sure to follow instructions for special parts when installing
camshafts.
CAUTION: Ensure the camshaft being installed is correct for
the application.
2. To ensure that camshaft being installed is correct for the
application, rotate camshaft in the direction of air chamber push rod
extension and check that the roller starts to ride up on the convex
side of the cam head. Refer to Figure 52.
3. Apply a thin fi lm of chassis grease on inside of camshaft bush
and seals, and on spline area of camshaft.
CAUTION: Do not grease cam head surface. For effi cient
operation, this surface must remain free of oil, grease or other
contaminants.
4. Carefully slip camshaft into mounting position.
SPECIAL NOTE: For ES-165-7M, H,F install fl at washer adjacent
to cam head before installing camshaft.
On ES-165-5/6/7,8D, L Brakes, camshafts use a special washer
between the cam head and spider. It is important that this washer
be installed correctly. Refer to Figure 53.
SPECIAL NOTE: For ES-165-5,6,7 DL steer axle brakes using the
horse collar spring retention system, position the cam headwash
with the “stamped spider” arrow pointing towards the center of the
spider. The horse collar should be placed over the cam tube fi rst
then the ES washer and fi nally the cam.
ES-165-5,6,7D,L
Rotate Camshaft
Toward Pushrod
Extension . . . . . . Roller Should
Ride Up on Convex
Side of Cam Head