Specifications

Component Replacement 62 17730-248
AIRTEK
®
•
SOFTEK
®
for Blue Bird Buses
SOFTEK RUBBER AXLE STOP
FIGURE 9-17
REMOVAL
1. Insert a small pry bar
between the rubber stop
and the inside of the top
pad.
2. Apply downward force
on the pry bar and pull
the rubber stop out of
the top pad, see Figure
9-17.
3. Inspect the top pad and frame rail flange for any contact damage.
4. Clean any debris from inside the top pad.
INSTALLATION
1. Lubricate the new rubber axle stop with soapy water.
2. Install the rubber axle stop in the top pad.
3. Apply downward force on the rubber axle stop until it is seated firmly in the top pad.
AIRTEK THRUST WASHERS (If Equipped)
DISASSEMBLY
1. Place the vehicle on level floor.
2. Chock the wheels.
3. Raise the frame.
4. Support the vehicle with frame stands.
PRIOR TO AND DURING DEFLATION AND INFLATION OF THE FRONT AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM,
ENSURE THAT ALL PERSONNEL AND EQUIPMENT ARE CLEAR FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE AND
AROUND THE SERVICE AREA, FAILURE TO DO SO CAN CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY,
DEATH, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
5. See additional Air Spring Cautions and Warnings in the Important Safety Notice Section
of this publication prior to inflating or deflating the suspension system.
6. Deflate the air springs by removing the height control valve linkage and lowering the
leveling valve arm. This will exhaust the air pressure in the air springs.
7. Suspend the front axle from the shocks.
8. Remove the M20 spring eye and shackle pivot bolts, washers and locknuts.
9. Remove the shackle plates and thrust washers (if equipped).
ASSEMBLY
1. Install the NEW thrust washers (if equipped) and shackle plates with the M20 bolts,
washers and locknuts, see Figure 9-14.
2. Remove frame stands and lower frame.
13.2K/14.6K8K/10K
Top Pad
Rubber Stop
Top Pad
Rubber Stop
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APPENDIX
SERVICE MANUAL