Specifications

Component Replacement 84 17730-248
AIRTEK
®
•
SOFTEK
®
for Blue Bird Buses
REMOVAL OF THE CAP SCREWS WILL ALLOW THE STEERING KNUCKLE TO SEPARATE FROM
THE AXLE. THE STEERING KNUCKLE MUST BE SUPPORTED BEFORE REMOVAL OF THESE TWO
(2) CAP SCREWS. FAILURE TO DO SO CAN CAUSE COMPONENT DAMAGE OR PERSONAL
INJURY.
FIGURE 9-49
9. Remove the 2 socket head cap
screws that connect upper
kingpin connection to the steer-
ing knuckle, see Figure 9-49.
10. Remove the lower steering
knuckle from the kingpin by
sliding it down the kingpin.
11. Remove the upper steering
knuckle by sliding it up off the
kingpin.
KINGPIN PREPARATION
AND MEASUREMENT
CLEANING GROUND AND POLISHED PARTS
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Use a cleaning solvent to clean ground or polished parts and surfaces. DO NOT USE
GASOLINE.
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Do not clean ground or polished parts in a hot solution tank or with water, steam, or
alkaline solutions. These solutions will cause corrosion of the parts.
DRYING THE CLEANED PARTS
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Parts must be dried immediately after cleaning. Dry the parts with clean paper towels,
clean rags, or compressed air. Do not dry bearings by spinning with compressed air.
Damage to the bearings will result.
PREVENTING CORROSION ON CLEANED PARTS
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Apply a light coating of oil to all cleaned and dried parts that are going to be reused.
Do not apply oil to the brake lining or the brake drums. If parts are to be stored, apply
an effective rust inhibitor to all surfaces.
TO HELP PREVENT SERIOUS EYE INJURY, ALWAYS WEAR PROPER EYE PROTECTION WHEN
YOU PERFORM VEHICLE MAINTENANCE OR SERVICE.
SOLVENT CLEANERS CAN BE FLAMMABLE, POISONOUS AND CAUSE BURNS. TO HELP AVOID
SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THE MANUFACTURER’S PRODUCT
INSTRUCTIONS AND GUIDELINES AND THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES:
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WEAR PROPER EYE PROTECTION.
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WEAR CLOTHING THAT PROTECTS YOUR SKIN.
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WORK IN A WELL VENTILATED AREA.
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DO NOT USE GASOLINE, SOLVENTS OR OTHER MATERIALS THAT CONTAIN GASOLINE
THAT CAN EXPLODE.
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HOT SOLUTION TANKS OR ALKALINE SOLUTIONS MUST BE USED CORRECTLY. FOLLOW
THE MANUFACTURER’S RECOMMENDED INSTRUCTIONS AND GUIDELINES CAREFULLY
TO HELP PREVENT PERSONAL ACCIDENT OR INJURY.
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APPENDIX
SERVICE MANUAL