Operator`s manual

Maintenance 133
T-Ride Equalizer Beams
The Volvo T-Ride suspension has equalizer
beams between the tandem axles. The beam
bushing needs to be lubricated at the normal
lube intervals for normal highway driving. If
the vehicle is being driven in severe climates
with a lot of wet, slushy, highly dusty roads,
or in off-road service, increase the frequency
of lubrication. If driving in severe duty,
where water may enter the bushing, daily
lubrication may be necessary.
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Cab Maintenance
Doors
The door lock mechanism should be greased
annually using white grease. Lubricate
the door lock cylinder with liquid graphite
annually, or more often in climates with a lot
of snow and salt on the roads. Coat the door
stop arm with white grease annually.
On wet and salted roads, roadspray can enter
the door lock key cylinder. Lubricate the
cylinder with liquid graphite annually or
more often if necessary.
The door hinge pins are treated at
manufacturing and then sealed. No
lubrication is necessary.
To keep the door rubber moldings and seals
around the windows in good working order
and to prevent them from freezing shut
during the cold season, occasionally spray
on a silicone compound.
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