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RAR-200
Air Ride Trailer Suspension
Installation and Service Manual
Suspension Identification ..................................... 2
Suspension System/Axle Serial Tag
Installation ............................................................. 3
Prior to Installation
Axle Integration
Axle Weld Standards
Suspension Mounting
Troubleshooting - HCV Installation
Maintenance .......................................................... 8
Recommended Service Intervals
Parts Illustration
200- Trailer Suspension
Bushing Replacement Kit
Torque Specifications
Bushing Replacement Procedure
Axle Alignment
Warranty ............................................................... 12
Part No.: 9710121
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200-Trailer-ISM--RevA-06-07-18
RAR-200-Trailer-ISM-RevA-06-07-18
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- Page 1 RAR-200 Air Ride Trailer Suspension Installation and Service Manual Suspension Identification ........2 Suspension System/Axle Serial Tag Installation ............. 3 Prior to Installation Axle Integration Axle Weld Standards Suspension Mounting Troubleshooting - HCV Installation Maintenance ............8 Recommended Service Intervals...
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Page 2: Suspension Identification
It’s important that the proper suspension model be chosen for the application in which it is to be used. The Ridewell model RAR-200 suspension is designed to accommodate a range of ride heights for each specific model and can be used on a variety of axle PART NO: types for various applications. -
Page 3: Prior To Installation
• Welding or altering suspension components is not permitted without the express written permission of Ridewell Suspensions. Figure 3. Standard Trailer Dimensions Trailer Width Axle Track Width Frame Center... - Page 4 (Figure 5). Side gaps should be no greater than 1/8”. The gap at the bottom of the axle seat should be no greater than 1/16”. 4. Weld the axle to the seat according to Ridewell Weld Process #1 (Page 5). Page 4 RAR-200-Trailer-ISM-RevA-06-07-18...
- Page 5 DRAWN BY: 2/21/2003 CHECKED: PO BOX 4586 SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI 65808 2/21/2003 APPROVED: PROJECT NO: SCALE: TITLE: A-SIZE: 03103 RIDEWELL WELD PROCESS #1, 5" DIA. AXLE, 3 PASS WELD MATERIAL: WEIGHT: REV: PART NO: WELD PROCESS #1 SHEET RAR-200-Trailer-ISM-RevA-06-07-18 Page 5...
- Page 6 Grade 8 bolts and flanged lock nuts or lock nuts with hardened washers are recommended. • Bolt holes are not provided in the air spring mounting plates. Clamp mounting plates and filler plates (if necessary) in place before drilling. Page 6 RAR-200-Trailer-ISM-RevA-06-07-18...
- Page 7 Check for bubbles (leaks): standards. No leak found – Do not remove valve, check the rest of the system for leaks. Check that tubing cuts are straight and smooth. Re-cut and reassemble if necessary. RAR-200-Trailer-ISM-RevA-06-07-18 Page 7...
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Page 8: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE A visual inspection of the suspension structure should be performed during each pre-trip/safety inspection. Ridewell Suspensions recommends the following minimum service intervals for standard duty, on-highway usage applications. More frequent intervals are recommended for heavier duty applications. Daily/Pre-Trip Inspections... - Page 9 Bolt Trailing Arm Beam Assembly (Right-Hand) Washer Lock Nut (Bushing Clamp) Lower Bolt/Lock Nut (Shock Absorber) Trailing Arm Beam Assembly (Left-Hand) Figure 7. RAR-200 Trailer Suspension Refer to the engineering drawing for the individual component part number. RAR-200-Trailer-ISM-RevA-06-07-18 Page 9...
- Page 10 RAR-200 Trailer Suspension - Bushing Kit/Torque Specifications Bushing Replacement Kit – 6040039 (25K Ridelite) Bushing Replacement Kit – 6040072 (25K Tanker Special Ridelite) Bushing Replacement Kit – 6040056 (30K Ridelite) Fastener Type Size foot-pound Newton-meter Pivot Bolt - (Shear-Type) Do not lubricate bolt/nut threads.
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Page 11: Axle Alignment
“D” measurement is greater than 1/16- inch, the aft axle needs adjustment. Speed Set Alignment ® The RAR-200 Trailer Suspension is equipped with the Ridewell Speed Set alignment feature for simple, ® manual alignment of the axle. Axle alignment procedure 1. -
Page 12: Warranty
Terms and coverage in this warranty apply only to the United States and Canada. Ridewell Suspensions warrants the suspension systems manufactured by it to be free of defects in mate- rial and workmanship. Warranty coverage applies only to suspensions that have been properly installed, maintained and operated within the rated capacity and recommended application of the suspension.
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