Regional Haul Model Operator's Manual - Peterbilt Motors Company

Regional Haul Model Operator's Manual - Peterbilt Motors Company Regional Haul Model Operator's Manual - Peterbilt Motors Company

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STEERING AND DRIVELINE PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE If these checks do not reveal the problem, or if you correct them and still have a steering problem, take your truck to an authorized Peterbilt Dealer for evaluation. Fluid Level and Refill RESERVOIR Have the power steering fluid and filters changed at an Authorized Service Center. • Check and completely change the fluid level according to Table 1, “Recommended Maintenance Intervals,” Page 150. Use the following procedure: NOTE: Before removing reservoir cover, wipe outside of cover so that no dirt can fall into the reservoir. The power steering fluid reservoir is attached to an underhood bracket on the LH side of the engine. • Maximum / Minimum level is marked on the reservoir. These same levels are also marked by lines on the dipstick in the reservoir. • There are two ways to check whether the power steering fluid is at its proper level. Both checks are with the engine NOT running. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 02603 1. If you check the fluid with the engine and steering system COLD the fluid level should be at/or above the Minimum indicator level and should generally not exceed the middle point between Maximum and Minimum level indicators. – 240 – Y53-6033 Regional Haul (R05/10)

PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE 2. If you check the fluid with the engine and steering system WARM the fluid should NOT exceed the Maximum level indicator and should generally not drop below the middle point between the Maximum and Minimum level indicators. Fluid Refill Use Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) Type E or F or Dexron® II. For other approved brands and types of fluid, see the Maintenance Manual. Steering Driveline STEERING AND DRIVELINE For “Towing Guidelines” and “Returning a Towed Vehicle to Service” see “Vehicle Recovery Guidelines” on page 138. SLIP JOINT • Torque on U–joint pinch bolt and nut 45–55 lb. ft. (61- 75 N.m.), lubricated. • Torque on Pitman arm clamp bolt and nut: 180-210 lb. ft. (244-285 N.m.), lubricated. Driveshaft and U-Joints The slip joints and universal joints of the drive shaft should be lubricated according to Table 1, “Recommended Maintenance Intervals,” Page 150. • Use a good quality lithium-soap-base or equivalent extreme pressure (E.P.) grease: NLGI Grade 2. UNIVERSAL JOINT Driveshaft Lubrication 01904 Regional Haul (R05/10) Y53-6033 – 241 –

PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE<br />

2. If you check the fluid with the engine and steering system<br />

WARM the fluid should NOT exceed the Maximum<br />

level indicator and should generally not drop<br />

below the middle point between the Maximum and<br />

Minimum level indicators.<br />

Fluid Refill<br />

Use Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) Type E or F or<br />

Dexron® II. For other approved brands and types of fluid,<br />

see the Maintenance <strong>Manual</strong>.<br />

Steering Driveline<br />

STEERING AND DRIVELINE<br />

For “Towing Guidelines” and “Returning a Towed Vehicle<br />

to Service” see “Vehicle Recovery Guidelines” on<br />

page 138.<br />

SLIP JOINT<br />

• Torque on U–joint pinch bolt and nut 45–55 lb. ft. (61-<br />

75 N.m.), lubricated.<br />

• Torque on Pitman arm clamp bolt and nut: 180-210 lb.<br />

ft. (244-285 N.m.), lubricated.<br />

Driveshaft and U-Joints<br />

The slip joints and universal joints of the drive shaft should<br />

be lubricated according to Table 1, “Recommended Maintenance<br />

Intervals,” Page 150.<br />

• Use a good quality lithium-soap-base or equivalent<br />

extreme pressure (E.P.) grease: NLGI Grade 2.<br />

UNIVERSAL JOINT<br />

Driveshaft Lubrication<br />

01904<br />

<strong>Regional</strong> <strong>Haul</strong> (R05/10) Y53-6033 – 241 –

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