Specifications

17730-248 5 Product Description

AIRTEK

•

SOFTEK

for Blue Bird Buses

TECHNICAL NOTES

1. AIRTEK and SOFTEK are approved for 100% on-highway use; other applications must be pre-

approved by Hendrickson Sales Engineering. System capacity rating for the suspension

represents maximum loads on tires at ground level.

2 The STEERTEK axle for the Vision is available with 69" kingpin intersection (KPI). The STEERTEK

axle for the All American is available with 71" kingpin intersection (KPI).

3. AIRTEK suspension weight includes frame and shackle bracket assemblies, main springs, bush-

ings, air springs and air spring bracket, height control system, shocks, upper shock brackets

and axle clamp group.

4. SOFTEK suspension weight includes frame and shackle bracket assemblies, steel leaf springs,

bushings, shocks, upper shock brackets and axle clamp group.

5. STEERTEK axle weight includes the axle beam, knuckle/steering arm assemblies and tie rod

assemblies.

6. AIRTEK and SOFTEK are integral to and available exclusively with the STEERTEK axle. This sys-

tem is anti-lock braking system (ABS) ready. STEERTEK is compatible with most industry

standard wheel ends and brakes. Contact OEM for more information.

7. The STEERTEK axle product identification is etched on the center front of the axle beam provid-

ing the following information:

■ Axle part number: Identifies the features of the axle beam.

■ Axle assembly number: Identifies the complete assembly, which includes the steering

knuckles and bracket assemblies.

FIGURE 2-6 Front view of STEERTEK axle showing approximate location of Product Identification.

SERVICE MANUAL

FRONT AXLE & SUSPENSION

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