Trailer Air Ride Suspension Systems - Transpec

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<strong>Air</strong> Spring Mounting Plate(using Channel Crossmember)NOTE: Typical examples shown on right willvary from trailer to trailer.Illustration showing a typical installation of theair spring mounting plate that does not require aspacer. Additional support and gusseting maybe required. Gussets are customer supplied.Approximately 60% of the air spring mountingplate must be properly supported.Illustration showing a typical installation of theair spring mounting plate that does require aspacer. Additional support and gusseting maybe required. Gussets are customer supplied.Approximately 60% of the air spring mountingplate must be properly supported.Illustration showing a typical severe offsetinstallation of the air spring mounting plate thatdoes or does not require a spacer. Additionalsupport and gusseting may be required.Gussets are customer supplied. Approximately60% of the air spring mounting plate must beproperly supported.Lower <strong>Air</strong> Spring Plate (ARTT only)Install the plate by fitting between the piston andthe trailing beam. Secure the air spring to thetrailing beam with fasteners supplied.8
BEAM AND AXLE ASSEMBLY1. Locate and mark the centre line of theaxle: Ensure the beams are located at thecorrect centre line dimension calculatedfrom the axle centre line.2. Cam shaft length may be a minimum of524 mm(205/8〞).NOTE: Ancillary components should clearsuspension components by a minimum of50 mm (2〞) to allow lateral movement.Please call factory to verify yourapplication.3. Brake camshaft must be locatedaccording to suspension model and axlemanufacturer specifications. Be sure thatproper brake chamber and brakeassembly clearances are maintained.Please refer to installation drawing forcorrect positioning. Contact axlemanufacturer for proper axle weight rating.4. Review axle manufacturer’s specificationsas preheating the axle connectioncomponents may be required.5. If using cambered axle, locate and markthe upper camber line (top dead centre) ofthe axles.3. CAMSHAFT LOCATION6. Ensure that the axle makes contact withthe bottom of the axle seat as shown. Besure axle surface is clean of debris atconnection points.7. Tack weld the axle in position using four(4) 25mm (1〞) long, 6 mm (1/4〞) welds.Start at the front, then go to the rear,following the sequence shown at right.8. The contact surfaces of the beam to theaxle must be parallel to each other within0.25 degrees.C6.BA=B±0.25°A9
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