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1. Service Manual for RSS 236 and RSS 236R SUSPENSIONS SURE TRAC SELF STEER AIR RIDE SUSPENSION SYSTEM Revised 11 2003 Ridewell Corporation P O Box 4586 e Springfield MO 65808 800 641 4122 417 833 4565 Fax 417 833 4560 www ridewellcorp com CONTENTS Basic Operation Air Control Panel Operational Inspection Axle Caster Adjustment Inspection Preventative Maintenance Basic Trouble Shooting Bushing Replacement Parts Illustration SUSPENSION IDENTIFICATION Ridewell Suspensions are identified by a metal tag welded to the left hand hanger that indicates part number model number capacity and date of manufacture Consult your vehicle manufacturer for your correct mounting height PARTS For optimum suspension performance order only Ridewell parts Replacement parts for Model RSS 236 are shown in Section 8 of this manual SALES SERVICE amp WARRANTY If you need assistance regarding this product please contact us and we will be glad to help you Mailing Address Shipping Address Phones Fax email Ridewell Corporation Ridewell Corporation 800 641 4122 417 833 4565 P O Box 4586 3715 E Farm Rd 94 417 833 4560 fax Springfield MO 65808 Springfield MO 65803 info ridewellcorp com BASIC OPERATION When properly maintained and operated within design limits Ridewel s SURE TRAC RSS 236 amp RSS 236R self steering suspension will provide many years of trouble free service It has sev2. 1 1 4 LG 8 1 378108 HHCS 5 8 11NC 27 6 FL 6 6 708105 HHCS 3 4 10NG 7 1 2 LG 2 Cu oe eae oe 708108 HHCS 3 4 I6N 4 LG GRB 8 ES zm 13 11505558112 L NUT 1 2 13NC NI 2 6 SECTION TRU Ie nar ine N A HANED FEIN MELD PER ROTES CA FILLET IELI 16 11570488108 L NUT 5 8 CAK 17 11606758100 L VASHER 3 8 S T MED 2 2 V EE d ae 18 11660258000 L UASHER 1 INT TOOTH ae me pe a fe TA p SING 21 12530658000 SHOCK ASSY 9 51 2 A 22 3177570C100 HRA RSS 235 LH ONE BEAM 1 UL Iz 23 3177570 200 HRA RS5 235 RH TVO BEAMS 1 UN t 24 43775700100 LBA RSS 236 LH ONE BEAM 1 25 43775700200 RSS 236 RH TVO BENG 1 gate 26 46775708000 LOVER AXLE PLATE W DOWEL 2 D 27 50374828000 TORQUE ROD ASS Y 15 5 8 1 SUA Ste 28 53575708000 T ROD FIXED EFKT 236 1 INSTALLATION PARTS ARE 29 54774828000 LIFT EFKT ASS Y 1 1 2 30 5470039 TBEAM 17 375 W URETHANE BUSHING 1 1 gt 31 6030007 DUAL STRG DAMPENER KIT 1 TE 32 72175708001 UPPER AXLE BOLT G PLATE 4 33 000 j SECTION 33 72175708002 T ROD FIXED PL 236 2 A 4 000 4 25 500 43 5005 A 34 81775708001 CROSSCHN L 236 33 5 35FV 1 p 378270 34 075 FAME WIDTH ka 24 500 HP 1 000 SAX FRAME WIDTH 6 250 5 15 1120014 ee A 12 500 See 1 STANDARD 35 000 31 S SERINS
3. MDJ DK D SIZE AIR LIFT NON REVERSING REVISION ITEM 437 WAS NOTED AS 39 3 13 01 MODEL RSS 236 13 1 VEHICLE FORWARD eee Ao ALS capacity 1 3 000 Ibs De PART ND REV 368 ITEM 31 WAS 6030002 6 18 99 RL DECIMAL FRAC 31 46 20 06 ANG x 41 SHEET PROJECT REVISION DESCRIPTION DATE BY CHK APPD yen Ta E D 1 1 2367570 D001 E E D 9 375 3 625 TOEIC PS Taal 9 000 B GNRAL DWG CHNGS ADD 37 30 WAS 5477570B00 11 9 00 D3 DH DETAILS E mE pagan E PART No PART DESCRIPTION DRAWING No NG 1 1120003 BUSHING SHOCK 1 ID 4 2 1135711B108 HHCS 1 8NC 6LG 1 1 4 THR 5711 5 1155939 102 L NUT 1 8NC NI THIN F 5939B 2 4 1161677B100 WASHER 1 SAE FLAT 1677 2 5 1247570C301 AIR CYL W MOUNTS 2 63 AS 7570C 1 6 55 77482 000 CYL MTG BRKT REAR AS 7482B 1 7 5470036 REVERSING LEVER ASS Y 236 5740039 8 1120014 BUSHING 1 ID 4 3 32 LONG 9 1166025B000 L WASHER 1 INT TOOTH F 6025B BASIC SUSPENSION 5 _ R H
4. SE RUNG CIRS PRANG ips SHOCK 37 11577258002 NUT 1 BNC JAM GR2 PLAIN 72 PES H Nm ep Aurore 2 500 TL R H FRAME RAIL T 35 375 TO 34 875 FRAME WIDTH z 4 SPRING 38 90045658000 LOCKING PLATE 2 F ve WIDTH 3 125 ITEM S INDICATED W ABOVE ARE SUPPLIED AS PART OF 1800011 IN 1 L EA IIN HER r 9 500 938 R H FRAME V TROD m oat E dia f MEM S INDICATED W 4 ABOVE ARE SUPPLIED AS PART OF 1800010 IN OF RUE H Wi NC DLE AVAILABLE CONVERT THIS SUSPENSION H AUTO REVERSING SEE PART DRAWING FOR INSTALLATION INFORMATION BB 164732 AXLE ASSEMBLIES ARE AVAILABLE FROM IDEWELL CONTACT SALES PERSON FOR AVAILABLE OPTIONS R H RAIL y er UPPER IT ROD R H i SIDE ONLY INSTALLATION AND SERVICE NOTES TIGHTEN TO A TORQUE OF 25 ft ibs TIGHTEN TO A TORQUE OF 80 ft ibs DRILLED FOR BOLT ON 1 INSTALLATIONS ONLY 1 N l c 1 lor 1 1 m E 7 ITEMS No 24 amp 25 AS SHOWN IN SECTION f INSTALL AIR SPRINGS ITEM No 2 ONLY AFTER WELDING A ITEM No 35 IS A PART OF THE T BEAM ASS Y pd ITEM 30 AND 15 LISTED 5 REPLACEMENT REFERENCE ONLY BUSHING ITEM No 36 IS A P
5. parts on or around suspension to prevent any serious problems from occurring EVERY 30 DAYS Check clearances around all moving suspension parts air springs tires and shock absorbers Any signs of interference should be immediately corrected Visually inspect axle beam bolted connection to make sure bolts are tight and there are no signs of wear EVERY 90 DAYS amp WITH ANNUAL INSPECTION Inspect items required in daily and 30 day inspections Inspect all welded connections Inspect all pivot and clamping connections such as the suspension pivots and shock mounts DO NOT PAINT THIS STICKER BOLT SIZE LUBRICATED THREADS 1 2 1 100 FT LB 1 490 N m 1 4 1 000 FT LB 1 350 N m 11 8 500 FT LB 680 1 360 FT LB 490 N m 1 460 FT LB 625 N m 7 8 350 FT LB 475 N m 3 4 160 FT LB 220 N m 3 4 190 FT LB 260 N m 5 8 100 FT LB 135 N m 3 4 50 FT LB 70 N m 1 2 25 FT LB 35 N m AIR SPRING CONNECTION ONLY After suspension has been in operation for approximately 6 000 miles 10 000 KLMS all fasteners must be re tightened to specified torque Repeat every 50 000 miles 80 000 KLMS DO NOT OVER TORQUE 990301 PIVOT BUSHING AND OR LIFT AIR SPRING REPLACEMENT The SURE TRAC RSS 236 and RSS 236R self steering suspensions feature an easy to replace clamp in bushing at the main hanger No special tooling is required for service The torque beam has press in rubbe
6. to 120 ft Ibs each 10 Assemble the 1 bolt in torque beam to lower beam pivot and torque to 460 ft Ibs OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AIR CONTROL PANEL UNDERSTANDING THE CONTROL PANEL The control panel is equipped with one 1 adjustable pressure regulator one 1 air gauge and one 1 flip switch or push pull knob The pressure regulator is labeled Axle Load and is used to adjust the pressure in the load air spring The flip switch or push pull knob is labeled Up Down and is used to raise or lower the axle The air gauge displays the air pressure in the load air spring only TO LIFT AXLE Move the flip switch lever to the Up position or pull the knob out to raise the tires from the ground This will exhaust air from the load springs and fill the lift springs TO LOAD AXLE Move the flip switch lever to the Down position or push the knob in to lower tires to the ground This will exhaust air from the lift springs and fill the load springs Slowly turn pressure regulator labeled Axle Load clockwise while noting the pressure reading on the air gauge As air pressure increases the load applied to the auxiliary axle will increase For the desired axle load distribution correlate scaled axle weights to the reading on the air pressure gauge CAUTION Do not operate suspension in down position with less than 30 p s i shown on gauge TRACTION CONTROL Turn pressure regulator labeled Axle Load counterclockwise to reduce air pr
7. you have a reversing caster suspension shift vehicle to reverse and read inclinometer Reverse caster should be between 3 1 2 5 degrees in the negative direction If adjustment is required repeat steps above BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING MODEL RSS 236 FIXED CASTER NOTE Do not check system until minimum 80 p s i air pressure is built and maintained 1 Tracking Improperly Check the following a Caster angle Excessive bushing wear Axle mounting bolts Load spring air pressure Steering stabilizer s Hanger alignment 2 Axle Fails to Lift Check the following a Air system and lift springs b Solenoid and electrical c Improper assembly of torque beam after servicing 3 Tie Rod Not Centering in Lift Position Check the following a Steering stabilizer s MODEL RSS 236R REVERSING CASTER NOTE Do not check system until minimum 80 p s i air pressure us built and maintained 1 Tracking Improperly Check the following a Caster angle Excessive bushing wear Axle mounting bolts Load spring air pressure Steering stabilizer s Hanger alignment Reversing cylinder and lever Tampang Solenoid and electrical i Air system supply 2 Axle Fails to Lift Check the following a Air system and lift springs b Solenoid and electrical c Improper assembly of torque beam after servicing 3 Tie Rod Not Centering in Lift Position Check the following a Steering stabilizer s b Solenoid and electrica
8. 1274828001 32 WAS 54777268000 H 01139 ITEM 37 WAS 11156208000 ITEM 38 WAS 11274828000 08 13 02 GH MDJ DK N A 6037570C004 REV C ITEM AA REPLACES REV 2 02 95 SEF MEI for MEDI SHEET OF 1 00107 32 WAS 7010008 NOTE 6 WAS 460 8 24 02 0 3 ECNK REVISION DESCRIPTION DATE BY CHK APPD 23676200001 gt PARTS FOR SHPPING PACKAGE 60075708002 CIN OF PARTS 4 1800010 PARTS FOR SHIPPING PACKAGE 30175708201 HGR BEAM RH PARIS FOR SHIPPING PACKAGE 30175708101 HGR BEAM LH 1800011 eM PART kat PART PART DESCRIPTION No RED D FEO D REO D 1 1003586945 AIR SPRING 20C 2 6945 1 1 2 1003588030 AIR SPRING 38C 8030 2 3 11200004 BSH G URE 2 75X2 25X9 LG 1 1 4 11406748105 HHCS 3 8 16NG NG 2 2 8 PATENTS EXISTING amp APPLIED FOR 5 11407628105 HHCS 1 2 13NC_1 3 4 LG 4 SS a 6 11416758105 HHCS 1 BNC 6 172 LG 7 11429628105 HES 1 5 LG 22 8 778105 HHCS 3 4 10NG 3 1 2 G 2 9 838105 HHCS 1 2
9. 13 SHOWN T BEAM POSITION MAX AXLE LIFT t HANGER J AQ 9 6 000 2 FURN AXLE 2 125 B 4 250 TaN CA 1 OR OPTIONAL AXLE DROP MTG HT UP DOWN FROM RIDEWELL MIN 11 6 54 6 9 9 lwx 151 86 34 1 07 94 RIDEWELL CORPORATION MN 95 51 69 VEHICLE FORWARD 350 355 amp 35q ITEM 33 WAS 6037570CO07 DELETED ITEM AA ITEM BB WAS 15575378501 12 09 94 RL 8 PO BOX 4586 SPRINGFIELD MISSOURI 65808 5 625 y i a ua ERE E EA REESE SERERE 16 000 Ib N A 53 WAS 60376200001 6 23 99 m CAPACITY ID S ITEM 33 WAS 6037570C007 DELETED ITEM AA ITEM BB WAS 16575378301 7 24 96 ser AS B SIZE 3 32 SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY AIR RIDE SELF STEER 1202 6037570 004 REV E ITEM REPLACES REV D 1 03 96 SEF lus 0 5 318 WITH AXLE LIFT NON REVERSING 1190 6037570C004 REV D ITEM REPLACES REV C 3 28 95 SEF a MODEL RSS 236 16 V TOLERANCES UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED PART NO REV COVERED UNDER EXISTING PATENTS AND PATENTS IN PROCESS J 03100 ADDED TRAVEL CHART 3 31 03 D3 DH DK ADDED 41 33 WAS 1
10. 8B000 7 WAS 01139 54775708002 ITEM 8 WAS 11156208000 11 15 02 GH COVERED UNDER US amp FOREIGN Tour AD ON BRAINY 1202 1247570C301 REV D REPLACES 12 27 95 SEF R D EW E LL R p ALL FIMSHED DIMS 010 1190 D REV SOLENOID VALVE ON 5 03 28 95 BM 2 PART NUMBER as MAS AUTOMATIC This drawing and or electronic media containing this drawing is the sole SPRINGFIELD MISSOURI U S A 2 ALL OTHER DIMS idewel N A No 5 WAS REV A 02 02 95 SEF het te not to be uses in ony way deleterious to the interest of the e 6037570CO004 amp g2 ALL CASTINGS 060 1146 B REV SOLENOID VALVE ON 5 10 22 92 BM Corp The acceptance of this drawing and or electronic media 45 construed an acceptance ENS cendi ras and or medo cmta Wa AUTO REVERSING SHORT EXT LIMITS NOT ACCUMULATIVE OVER rowing are ure 00 Upon request EN o 2 CONTINUOUS LINE OF DIMS ECN No LET REVISIONS DATE ENG STD AUTO REVERSING KIT a SIDE VIEW WESTPORT 20K AXLE SIDE VIEW WESTPORT 18K AND 16K 10 7 5 9 5 TO 7 5 2193 2 2 BRACKET UP SEDE MERITOR FF 943 9 CL TI 3 56 12 3 Assembly notes Mount Stabilizers with dust tube tilted up to not collect wat
11. ART OF THE UPPER T ROD ASS Y ITEM 27 AND IS LISTED AS REPLACEMENT REFERENCE ONLY A ADJUST AXLE TURN STOP BOLTS TO LIMIT TURN ANGLE TO A MAXIMUM OF 20 LEFT TURN AND 20 RIGHT TURN A DOWEL PIN CENTERS VARIABLE FROM 33 000 34 500 FRAME WIDTH RANGE VARIES IN DIRECT PROPORTION WITH THE DOWEL PIN CENTERS IF PIN CENTERS INCREASE BY 625 THE MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM FRAME DIMENSIONS ALSO INCREASE 625 AS DO SPRING AND SHOCK CENTERS 12 AFTER SUSPENSION HAS BEEN IN OPERATION FOR 6000 MILES ALL FASTENERS SHOULD BE RETIGHTENED TO THE SPECIFIED TORQUE REPEAT PROCEDURE EVERY 25 000 MILES THEREAFTER PM A TIGHTEN TO A TORQUE OF 360 ft Ibs i AXLE AN 14 ALL FASTENERS TO BE TORQUED O E M ASSEMBLY AFTER SUSPENSION HAS BEEN IN SERVICE FOR 6 000 MILES ALL FASTENERS il SHOULD BE RETIGHTENED TO SPCIFIED TORQUE 7 PROCEDURE AFTER EVERY j PON e cipe S REESE sane A WELD LOCKING PLATE 38 OVER CORNERS OF BOLT HEAD 4 512 DOWEL PIN 7 AND WELD TO uc Ardet loe HANGER 6 000 lee fice meme al RIDEWELL CORPORATION BOX 4586 SPRINGFIELD MISSOURI 65808 04102 ITEM 38 QUANTITY VAS 4 04 30 04 G H MDJ DK B sSIzE SUSPENSIUN ASSEMBLY AIR RIDE 01139 ADDED ITEM 38 ITEM 35 WAS 11156208000 ITEM 30 VAS 54777262000 8 27 02 G H
12. D n RIDEWELL CORP SPRINGFIELD MO USA 1 ADDED TORQUE TO 3 8 FLGD NUTS 04 29 99 BAB JmK CHECKED REV pate CHG BY APPV L RELEASED REVISION DESCRIPTION 1 12 99 9 et scale 1 4 1 SIZE amp UNIVERSAL DUAL STEERING DAMPNER KIT INTERNAL SPRING CENTERING DEVICE MOUNTS TO MOST AXLE CONFIGURATIONS 6030007 REVISION NO
13. H I6K TWO BEAM S 1 46775708000 LOWER AXLE PLATE W DOWEL 2 50374828000 TORQUE ROD ASSY 15 5 8 1 153575708000 TROD FIXED MTG_BRKT 236 1 1 1 amp AIR SPRING amp 19 DOWEL PIN Ay 0 500 5 5 SHOCK ZE AIR SPRING amp BEAM REST sit 0 375 t AIR SPRING amp BEAM WELD 34 TO 26 OR 27 AS SHOWN SECTION A A NOTE Ai CHASSIS ON MOUNTED SUSPENSION WELD PER NOTES 1 4 FILLET WELDS SECTION B B Nas t UPPER T ROD R H SIDE ONLY amp UNIT 154774828000 T BEAM LIFT BRKT ASS Y 1 5470039 T BEAM 55 17 375 236 1 6050007 DUAL STR G DAMPENER KIT 72175708001 UPPER AXLE BOLT G PLATE 4 72175708002 T ROD FIXED MIG PL 236 2 81776208000 CROSSCHN L 236 21 5 LG 1 1120014 BUSHING URE 2700 170 4 17 BE 11200001 BUSHING URE 1 75 00x1 25 DxJ 1G 11577258002 NUT 17 JAM 2 1 2 FRAME WIDTH 8000731 SPRING PLATE 15 O D 2 90045658000 LOCKING PLATE 2 33 000 Pn SHOCK INDICATED W ABOVE ARE SUPPLIED AS PART OF 14 t UPPER 24 500 1 000 9 250 S INDICATE Mos T ROD R H 1 4 000 2 625 5 000 1 t SPRING 1 625 LJ 5 INDICATED W 4 ABOVE ARE SUPPLIED AS PART OF 1800012 IN SIDE ONLY t HANGER 2 500 4 STANDARD 6037570 004 15 AVAILABLE 70 CONVERT THIS SUSPENSION TO S NG uc Q 98 ae FRAME RAIL FERAM I
14. RAE amp AIR SPRING A amp BEAM i CUSTOMER DRILLED d t UPPER NK ay A pe SHOCK CTRS FRAME WIDTH 6 750 2 500 SPRING CNTRS FRAME WIDTH 250 33 375 34 875 FRAME WIDTH A lt 3 375 DUAL STRG DAMPENER KIT INSTALLATION amp PARTS SHOWN ON NO 6030007 33 375 TO 34 875 FRAME WIDTH 9 250 12 500 0 250 6 000 R H FRAME RAIL RIDEWELL CONTACT SALES PERSON FOR AVAILABLE OPTIONS AUTO REVERSING SEE PART DRAWING FOR INSTALLATION INFORMATION ITEM BB 164753 AXLE ASSEMBLIES ARE AVAILABLE FROM HOLES FOR BOLT ON INSTALLATIONS ONLY omy INSTALLATION AND SERVICE NOTES TIGHTEN A TORQUE DF 25 ft lbs TIGHTEN TO A TORQUE DF 50 ft lbs TIGHTEN TO A TORQUE DF 120 ft lbs TIGHTEN A TORQUE DF 160 ft lbs TIGHTEN TO A TORQUE OF 300 ft lbs TIGHTEN TO A TORQUE OF 360 ft lbs 1 AXLE INSTALLATION PROCEDURE MOUNT SUSPENSION IN DESIRED LOCATION ON VEHICLE b MOUNT AXLE ON SUSPENSION INSURING THAT THE AXLE IS CORRECTLY CENTERED ON THE CHASSIS 1 TIGHTEN NUTS CITEM No 16 TO SPECIFIED TORQUE LL d WELD LOWER AXLE BOLTING PLATES CITEM No 28 TD L BEAMS 5 No 26 amp 27 AS SHOWN IN SECTION A A rl e WELD
15. SIDE ONLY SHOWN hy Pt FRAME WIDTH SAME CUBR FORWARD ONLY 2450 I 4 500 VIEW 060 E mE 4750 AC 375 CUSTOMER FURN 20 000 tEYE EEYE T lees R H FRAME RAIL LINE TO AIR SUPPLY 2543 e pes Dei ve cus qui gadhah yak sah eit ab jen en ces a gt gt gt 1 1 1 7 gu zy i OR BACK UP SWITCH 1X3 Y4 WIREING FROM 6 SOLENOID 5 PAP i 2 BASIC SUSPENSION ASS Y 2 SIDE ONLY SHOWN RIDEWELL CORPORATION MANUFACTURING TOLERANCE Refer to Ridewell Corporation ISO Document 4 4 5 02 Acceptance Criteria for Sarasa pete Document 44 02 BASIC SUSPENSION ASS Y 5 wrieh are more in R H SIDE ONLY SHOWN 1 45 02 wil take precedence over 44 502 ITEM 1 WAS 110260
16. UPPER AXLE BOLTING PLATES ITEM No 34 TO L BEAMS T T CITEMS No 86 amp 27 AS SHOWN IN SECTION A A f INSTALL AIR SPRINGS CITEM No 2 ONLY AFTER WELDING A BUSHING lt ITEM No 37 IS PART DF THE T BEAM ASS Y ITEM No 32 AND IS LISTED AS REPLACEMENT REFRENCE ONLY 1 A BUSHING ITEM No 38 IS PART OF THE UPPER ROD ASS Y CITEM No 29 gt AND IS LISTED AS REPLACEMENT REFRENCE ONLY A ADJUST AXLE TURN STOP BOLTS TO LIMIT TURN ANGLE TO H A MAXIMUM DF 20 LEFT TURN AND 20 RIGHT TURN mum 49 DOWEL PIN CENTERS VARIABLE FROM 33 00 TD 34 500 FRAME LE E WIDTH RANGE VARIES IN DIRECT PROPORTION WITH THE DOWEL kc E r PIN CENTERS EX IF PIN CENTERS INCREASE BY 625 THE oT AXLE MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM FRAME DIMENSIONS ALSO INCREASE 625 A AS DO SPRING AND SHOCK CENTERS 5 12 AFTER SUSPENSION HAS BEEN IN OPERATION FOR 6000 MILES ALL FASTENERS SHOULD RETIGHTENED TIE ROD TIE ROD TO THE SPECIFIED TORQUE REPEAT PROCEDURE EVERY 50 000 MILES THEREAFTER t DOWEL VELD LOCKING PLATE ITEM 41 OVER CORNERS DF BOLT HEAD ITEMS 47 AND WELD TD THE SIDE 16 750 2 406 PLATES AS SHOWN A Ax TIGHTEN TO A TORQUE DF 80 105 33 500 DOWEL CNTRS SEE NOTE 11 J 4 MTG HGT SEE CHART
17. er 1 Bolt pcs 4 amp 5 into ploce 2 Loosely bolt stabilizers to pcs 4 amp 5 3 Loosely bolt stabilizers to pc 6 4 Push pc 6 into place and loosely attach u bolts 2 Position wheels dead ahead 6 Measure lengths of stabilizers and adjust pc 6 until equal lengths 7 Tighten oll bolts This drawing and or electronic media containing this drawing is the sole pre that it is not to be used in any way deleterious to the interest of the Ridewell Corp The acceptance of this drawing and or electronic media containing this drawing will be construed as an acceptance of the foregoing conditions Drawings and or electronic media containing this drawing are to be returned to the Ridewell Corp upon request COVERED UNDER U S amp FOREIGN PATENTS EXISTING amp APPLIED FOR 37 8 E HEX NUTS 30 FT LBS 12K AND 16K Bub Chi ld 11530158102 11877268000 1310002 4660008 4660009 4660010 11430768105 11605768100 11576798108 11606758100 Me 346 e TORQUE ON 3 8 FLGD NUT WAS 80 FT LBS 7 8 HOLES WERE 25 32 _ _ Description NUT 3 8 16NC UB 3 8 16NC 2 X3 LG STEERING STAB W INNE LH AXLE MOUNT 4 DMPN RH AXLE MOUNT 4 DMPN TIE ROD MOUNT DUAL D HHCS 3 4 10 4 1 2 WASHER 3 4 SAE FLAT L NUT 3 4 10NC OVAL L WASHER 3 8 ST
18. eral features which make it easy to operate and will keep maintenance and downtime to an absolute minimum 1 Extended life clamp in urethane hanger pivot bushings for easy replacement 2 Optional automatic caster positioning for forward and reverse vehicle operation with axle down and loaded 3 Cab mounted controls for axle lift load position 4 Self contained shock absorbers that allow precise installation and insure proper shock and air spring tolerances 5 Easy to install heavy duty axle self centering steering stabilizer Air Springs amp Air Control Valve This air ride suspension is designed to provide an auxiliary or part time steerable axle for the vehicle The 4 air springs on this suspension work in conjunction to lift the axle off the ground when not in use and provide load support when in use The air control system controls the lift and load air springs by controlling the volume of the air in the springs Triple or Double Convoluted Load Spring CONIROL PANEL ASSEMBLIES 2002 AND LATER 2002 AND EARLIER DECREASE INCREASE RIDEWELL ge SIDE EE AXLE LOAD na CORP The air control system will also control the caster if the axle of your suspension is a reversing type by automatic control through the vehicle back up lighting systems which actuates the reversing cylinder This means if the axle is in use under load the caster will automatically switch to the directio
19. essure load This will transfer load to the driving axle s Turn the regulator only until the desired traction is obtained CAUTION Do not overload drive axle s SUSPENSION PERFORMANCE For trouble free operation follow instructions and perform maintenance as outlined on installation drawings AXLE CASTER ADJUSTMENT INSPECTION PROCEDURE Your Ridewell SURE TRAC RSS 236 and RSS 236R suspension offers an adjustable caster torque rod feature which can easily adjust to the proper axle caster angle that will give you optimum suspension performance The caster angle should be checked and or adjusted during annual inspection after major repairs after re bushing the main pivots or if tracking problems occur PROCEDURE AS FOLLOWS 1 2 3 4 Build and maintain a minimum of 80 p s i air pressure in the system With the vehicle on level ground lower the axle Adjust load spring pressure to 30 p s i Check forward caster by placing an inclinometer angle gauge on the load spring mounting plate or other machined axle surface that is perpendicular to the king pin center line See illustration below Forward caster angle should be set between 3 5 1 2 degrees positive caster If caster is not in this range see Basic Operation section a Loosen adjustable torque rod clamp bolts reference part number 5037482B000 b Turn threaded torque rod until proper angle is achieved c Tighten clamp bolts to 60 ft Ibs If
20. l c Air system supply PARTS ILLUSTRATIONS This drawing and or electronic media containing this drawing is the sole property of the Ridewell Corp and is loaned with the express condition thot it is not to be used in any way deleterious to the interest of the Ridewell Corp The acceptance of this drawing and or electronic medio containing this drowing will be construed as on acceptance of the foregoing conditions Drawings and or electronic media containing this drawing are to be returned to the Ridewell Corp upon request IBSH G URE 2 75x2 25x9 LG HHCS 3 8 16NC 116 42 2 1 2 13NC 1 3 4LG 54 HHCS 1 8 6 1 216 5N 1 WELD 34 TO 26 OR 27 AS SHOWN THRU ACCESS HOLE BEFORE MOUNTING AIR SPRING HHCS 1 8 51 2 HHCS 3 4 10 3 1 2 1G 2 HHCS 1 2 13NC_1 1 47G 5 HHCS 5 8 11NC 2 LG FL 6 6 HHCS 3 4 10NC 7 1 216 HHCS 3 4 16NF 4 LG GRB 8 L NUT 1 2 13NC NI 2 e 412 NUT 3 4 16NF HEX STD 4 L NUT 3 4 10 4 NUT 3 4 16NF ZINC 5 L NUT 5 8 11NC FL TL 6 6 LOCKWASHER 3 4 S T MED 4 L WASHER 3 8 S T MED 2 2 11660258000 L WASHER INT TOOTH LIE 11670538100 WASHER 1 2 A 325 716 11671408100 WASHER 3 4 325 FLAT 12530698000 SHOCK ASSY 9 51 2 3177620 101 HRA 855 236 16 ONE BEAM 1 3177620201 HRA RSS 236 RH 16K TWO BEAM S 1 43776200101 LBA RSS 236 LH 16K ONE BEAM 1 43776200201 LBA RSS 236 R
21. n of the vehi cle travel PRESSURE ge 22222 EXHAUST REVERSING CYLINDER VEHICLE FORWARD CASTER FORWARD ak REVERSING CYLINDER VEHICLE REVERSING _ CASTER REVERSE The air control system for a non reversing suspension meaning the caster is fixed for a vehicle for ward operation only with the axle down and loaded will automatically raise the axle as the vehicle is shifted into reverse IMPORTANT It is recommended the suspension be allowed 5 10 seconds to activate prior to forward and reverse operation If either suspension system fails to activate the vehicle operator may put the axle in the up position or cease operations and inspect for the cause of failure This will avoid causing possi ble damage to the suspension or axle AIR PRESSURE amp BRAKE PROTECTION VALVE The air ride suspension is dependent on air pressure from the vehicle supply system Air pressure must be maintained above 70 p s i before operation A brake protection valve must be installed in the air system to prevent air loss below 70 p s i and to insure safe air brake pressure in the event of air loss in the suspension system SHOCK ABSORBERS The suspension is equipped with shock absorbers to dampen road inputs The shock absorber must be maintained to insure smooth operation SELF CENTERING STEERING STABILIZER The suspension is equipped with either one or two heavy duty self centering steering stabili
22. r 2002 and earlier or urethane 2002 and later bushings All press in rubber bushings may be replaced with urethane We recommend replacing all urethane hanger pivot bushings and torque beam bushings when servicing is required Service may proceed as follows oO N a E A Triple Convoluted Load Spring EX NOTE Your suspension may use double convoluted Deflate all air springs Remove the 1 cap screw at the axle end of the torque beam Remove the lower shock bolt Rotate the torque beam slightly downward to remove the six 6 bolts at the main pivot clamp Remove the torque beam Press the old bushing out of the beam eye Clean inside the eye so it is free of glue rubber and debris Coat the inner sleeve of the replacement bushing with light coat of anti seize Press in each half of the new bushing followed by the inner sleeve Remove the urethane bushing from hanger pivot tube NOTE The bushing is pre split along its length for easy removal and replacement Clean the pivot tube on the hanger and apply a light coating of anti seize to the tube Install the new bushing NOTE The lift spring may be replaced at this time if required Re assemble the torque beam to the lift spring arm making sure the alignment knobs on the urethane bushing are in line with the holes in the beam and lift arm housing 9 Assemble the six 6 bolts to the pivot clamp and torque
23. zers that keep the tie rod centered while the axle is in the lifted position They also dampen shimmy in the sus pension as transmitted by the road and tires 4 e sn to m a Lt D Luis eae o cet cutus r WAN A fnm O Qu 2 O M qe SSS 2 OPERATIONAL INSPECTION 1 Inspect all fasteners at hanger to frame connection 2 Inspect for proper installation of cross members between hangers Hangers should be adequately supported to prevent side movement CR USS MEMBER MUST BE INSTALLED BETWEEN HANGERS 3 4 Build and maintain truck air pressure to 80 p s i minimum 5 Inspect air springs Make sure all springs inflate and do not leak Leaks may be checked with soapy water 6 Check all air connections for leaks and tighten if needed 7 Inspect air lines They should be free of sharp edge contact to prevent premature failure 8 If your vehicle is equipped with a reversing caster suspension check reversing feature by alternately shifting from forward to reverse with the axle in the lift position 9 If your vehicle is equipped with non reversing fixed caster suspension alternately shift from forward to reverse to make sure the axle will automatically raise and lower PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE DAILY Check for loose or broken
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