Specifications

17730-248 61 Component Replacement

AIRTEK

•

SOFTEK

for Blue Bird Buses

9. Inspect the shackle assembly and both thrust washers (if equipped) for excessive wear or

damage. See Thrust Washer Inspection in the Preventive Maintenance Section of this pub-

lication. Hendrickson recommends the thrust washers be replaced when this assembly is

serviced.

10. If damaged or worn excessively, replace with Genuine Hendrickson Parts as detailed

in the Component Replacement Section of this publication.

FIGURE 9-15

FIGURE 9-16

ASSEMBLY

1. Install the shackle bracket on the frame.

2. Install new frame fasteners. Follow manufacturer's guidelines.

3. Install the thrust washers (if equipped) and shackle plates with the M20 bolts, wash-

ers and locknuts, see Figures 9-15 and 9-16.

4. Remove the frame stands and lower frame.

5. Tighten M20 locknuts to vehicle manufacturer's specifications.

6. Remove the wheel chocks.

SERVICE MANUAL

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FRONT AXLE & SUSPENSION

APPENDIX