Maintenance and service schedule, Routine maintenance and daily inspection – SAF-HOLLAND XL-AS11011OM CBX40/CB-4000 Slider Suspension Systems User Manual

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Maintenance and Service Schedule

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18. Routine Maintenance and

Daily Inspection

1. Daily or before each trip, check the suspension to be sure

it is fully operational.

2. Inspect all decals to ensure they are clearly legible and

intact. Clean with a terry cloth towel, soap and water.

3. Visually inspect air springs for sufficient inflation and

that the suspension is at proper ride height. For ride
height details and measurements, refer to Section 12
of this manual.

4. Inspect the slider lock pins and slider pull handle for

signs of excessive wear, bending or binding.

5. Inspect the front and rear hold down clips to ensure that

they are correctly secured around the body rails.

18.1 Initial Three (3) Months or 5,000 Mile

(8,000 km) Service Inspection

1. Suspension ride height (underside of frame to centerline

of axle) MUST be within ±1/4" (6 mm) of recommended
design height. For instructions on measuring ride height,
refer to Section 12.

An improperly set ride height could result
in suspension component damage and/or
poor vehicle ride performance.

2. After first three (3) months or 5,000 miles (8,000 km)

of service, whichever comes first, inspect bolts and nuts
at the pivot connections to ensure they are properly
torqued. Check all other nuts and bolts for proper torque,
refer to the specifications listed in Section 19. Re-torque
as necessary thereafter.

3. With the vehicle on a level surface and air pressure above

85 psig (5.9 bars), verify that all air springs are of sufficient
and equal firmness.

NOTE: Check all air control system fittings for air leaks,

by applying a soapy water solution and checking
for bubbles at all air connections and fittings.

18.2 Routine Physical Inspections

Every 100,000 Miles (160,000 km) or one (1) year, whichever
comes first.

Check all other suspension components for any sign of damage,
looseness, torque loss, wear or cracks. Repair, tighten or
replace damaged part(s) to prevent equipment breakdown.

18.3 Visual Inspection Procedure

IMPORTANT: A schedule for physical and visual inspections

should be established by the operator
based on severity of operation or damage
to the vehicle could occur.

IMPORTANT: During each pretrip and safety inspection

of the vehicle, a visual inspection of the
suspension should be done or damage to
the vehicle could occur.

Visually check for:

„

Loose, broken or missing fasteners. Repair or replace

as needed.

Loose, damaged, or missing fasteners
can cause loss of vehicle control which,
if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.

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Air springs – clearances, wear damage, and proper inflation.

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Shock absorbers – leaking or damaged.

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Cracked parts or welds.

Also:

„

Check the slider locking pins, slider pull-bar mechanism

and slider wear pads for signs of excessive wear or
binding, refer to Section 15 (Figure 23). Repair or
replace as needed.

„

Inspect the structure of the slider box and cross members

for damage, refer to Section 15 (Figure 23). Repair or
replace as needed.

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Inspect the front and rear hold down clips to make

certain the clips are secured correctly around the body
rails, refer to Section 15 (Figure 23). Torque all 1/2"
OVUTUPGUMCT /tN 

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