Specifications

Component Replacement 64 17730-248
AIRTEK
®
•
SOFTEK
®
for Blue Bird Buses
THE PUSH-TO-CONNECT FITTINGS ARE NON-SERVICEABLE. IT IS NECESSARY TO CLEAN THE
DIRT AND DEBRIS AWAY FROM THE PUSH-TO-CONNECT FITTINGS AND THE AIR LINES TO HELP
PREVENT ANY FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM ENTERING THE AIR SPRING, AIR SYSTEM OR
DAMAGING THE PUSH-TO-CONNECT FITTINGS. CLEAN PUSH-TO-CONNECT FITTINGS USING
SOAPY WATER AND A SOFT BRISTLED BRUSH AND DRY WITH COMPRESSED AIR.
7. Disconnect the air lines at the air springs.
8. Suspend the front axle to remove the load from leaf spring assembly.
9. Remove the air spring (see Air Spring disassembly in this section).
10. Remove the front and rear M20 spring eye bolts washer and locknuts. Loosen the M20
shackle pivot bolt.
SERVICE HINT To ease in the removal of the spring eye bolts, it may be necessary to raise the axle slightly.
FIGURE 9-18
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106
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APPENDIX
SERVICE MANUAL