The Axle Identification Plate; Identifying The Axle Type; Identifying The Serial Number - Meritor LM Series Maintenance Manual

2 Introduction

The Axle Identification Plate

Every axle leaving the Meritor factory is fitted with an identification plate which contains all the information needed to ensure correct
replacement parts are obtained.

Identifying the Axle Type

All LM/LC axles are fitted with 10 stud, ISO 4107 spigot mount wheel fixings and asbestos free brake pads or linings as standard. Other
option are detailed below.
Anti-Lock Type Steer Axle = S
(Table A)
L
• • •
Hub Configuration
(Table B)
Table "A"
Axle
Exciter Ring Type
Letter code
W 100t / 80t Solid Ring
Table "C"
Axle Nominal Highway
Series Rating. Kg
90 9000
93** 9300
* Offset = Track Spring Centres
2
** For use with Non Meritor air suspensions.
The axle ratings shown are for normal highway use only. Any
special application must be approved by Meritor Technical Sales

Identifying The Serial Number

Non Asbestos Brake Lining
A
• • •
or
R
Order Number
Meritor Inc. LM & LC Series Axle
13
Axle series loading
(Table C)
S
• •
or
T
S = Single Wheel
T = Twin Wheel
Suitable For
Wabco
Bosch
Grau DGX & MGX 100
Wall Max
Thickness Offset *
13mm 460mm
16mm 490mm
• • •
Brake Type
(Table D)
10 = 10 Stud
08 = 8 Stud
1 0
•
or or
0 8
Table "B"
Axle Letter
Code
M Standard Bearing Hub
C Cartridge Bearing Hub
Table "D"
Axle Letter
Code
B B Drumbrake - 350mm Dia
Q Q+ Drumbrake - 420mm Dia
H DX 195 Discbrake
E ELSA 2 Discbrake
D D DUCO Discbrake
J Elsa 225L Discbrake
K ELSA 195 Discbrake
Table "E"
Axle Letter
Code
MX M22x1.5p wheel studs for single steel wheels
MXA M22x1.5p wheel studs for single alloy wheels
Build Month
• • •
Build Year
Offset Wheel Hubs
E = Q+ Drumbrakes
0 = 120mm offset
Discbrakes
E
• • •
or
0
Type of Wheel Bolts
(Table E)
Hub Configuration
Brake Type
Wheel Mounting Type
Sequential Number
• • • •