Specifications

17730-248 67 Component Replacement
AIRTEK
®
•
SOFTEK
®
for Blue Bird Buses
FIGURE 9-21
FIGURE 9-22
7. Raise the axle and the spring and wrap leaf
assembly into the front hanger and rear shackle
assembly.
8. Install the M20 spring eye bolts, washers and
locknuts. Snug bolts. Do not tighten.
9. Ensure that the clamp group is properly aligned
and the U-bolts are seated in the top pad, and
the bottom axle wrap is centered with the top
axle wrap, see Figure 9-22.
Front Hanger
Shock Absorber
M20 Bolt
¾" Lower
Shock Bolt
¾" Lower
Shock Locknut
Tightening Torque
*125-135 ft. lbs.
Leaf Spring
Dowel Pin
Axle Spacer
Axle & Kingpin Assembly
Bottom Axle Wrap Liner
Bottom Axle Wrap
¾" Clamp Group Locknut
Tightening Torque
285-305 ft. lbs.
¾" Washer
Rear Hanger
M20 Bolt
M20 Locknut
Tightening Torque
*290-310 ft. lbs.
M20 Locknut
Tightening Torque
*290-310 ft. lbs.
Rear Shackle Plate
Top Wrap
M20 Washer
* Specification provided,
controlled and subject
to change by
vehicle manufacturer.
SERVICE MANUAL
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