Installation instructions 13. swingalign, Axle alignment – SAF-HOLLAND XL-AS11406OM CBX/CB Series Fixed Frame Top Mount Trailer Air Suspension User Manual

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XL-AS11406OM-en-US Rev B · 2012-06-29 · Amendments and errors reserved. © SAF-HOLLAND, Inc.

Figure 22

Figure 21

Figure 20

Installation Instructions

13. SwingAlign

Axle Alignment

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1. Pull the trailer in a straight line for a sufficient distance

to ensure there are no binds in the suspension.

2. Disengage the trailer parking brakes and make sure the

trailer is empty.

3. Manually measure or use an optical device specifically

designed for alignment measuring to determine the
following:

a. Measure the distance from the king pin to the centerline

of the front axle spindles. It is recommended that
spindle extensions be utilized.

b. Dimensions A and B

(Figure 20) must be equal to

within 1/8" (3 mm).

c. Measure the distance from the centerline of the front axle

spindles to the centerline of the rear axle spindles.

d. Dimensions C and D

(Figure 20) must be equal to

within 1/16" (1 mm).

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1. Using the measurements from Step 3, align each axle by

rotating the alignment bolt head on the front face of the
road-side frame bracket clockwise to move axle forward
(A arrows); counterclockwise to move axle rearward
(B arrows)

(Figure 21).

IMPORTANT: DO NOT loosen the pivot bolts.

IMPORTANT: Two (2) scribe lines on the side of the frame

bracket indicate maximum adjustment for
axle alignment. If the edge of the visible
washer touches either scribe line, the
SwingAlign™ axle alignment adjustment
is “out of stroke.” Inspect and repair trailer
components as necessary and realign.
(Figure 22).

IMPORTANT: The SwingAlign™ design maintains proper

alignment without welding or without
loosening of the pivot connection. DO
NOT weld alignment bolt or pivot bolts
(Figure 22). If connection requires
tightening, see decal XL-AR436 shown
in Section 2 of this manual.

A

B=A ± 1/8" (3 mm)

C=D ± 1/16" (1 mm)

KINGPIN

B

C

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