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RSS-233T - 13K Trailer
Self-Steering Air-Ride Suspension
Installation and Service Manual
Suspension Identification ..................................... 2
Installation ............................................................. 3
Torque Specifications
Suspension Mounting
Air Controls - Troubleshooting
Maintenance .......................................................... 7
Recommended Service Intervals
Parts Illustrations
13K Trailer - Drum Brake Axle
13K Trailer - Disc Brake Axle
Drum Brake Axle Assembly/Disc Brake Axle Assembly
Warranty ............................................................... 12
233T-Trailer-13K-ISM-RevC-10-19-18
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Summary of Contents for Ridewell Suspensions RSS-233T
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
RSS-233T - 13K Trailer Self-Steering Air-Ride Suspension Installation and Service Manual Suspension Identification ........2 Suspension System Serial Tag Installation ............. 3 Torque Specifications Prior to Installation Suspension Mounting Air Controls - Troubleshooting Maintenance ............7 Recommended Service Intervals Parts Illustrations 13K Trailer –... -
Page 2: Suspension Identification
The Ridewell Self-Steering (RSS) 233 Suspension series is a fully integrated, auxiliary axle suspension system available for truck and trailer applications. PART NO: The RSS-233T 13K Trailer Suspension System can be SERIAL NO: configured with either drum or disc brake axle as- ross... -
Page 3: Installation
• The installer must verify there is sufficient clear- ance for proper functioning of the auxiliary suspension, air springs, brake chambers, steering components. axle (including axle to driveline) and tires. RSS-233T 13K Trailer Suspension - Torque Specifications Torque Values Fastener Type Size foot-pound... - Page 4 (Page 5). requirements of the suspension. Failure to torque bolts/nuts of suspension All models of the RSS-233T 13K Trailer Suspension components to specifications can result in failure of are shipped fully assembled. If the system is taken the suspension and void the warranty.
- Page 5 Final Assembly and Inspection 1. Verify welds on hangers and air spring mount- Air springs pressure regulates axle load ing plates. Verify that all suspension component bolts/nuts are torqued to specifications (Page 3). The load capacity of the auxiliary axle is adjusted by increasing or decreasing the pressure to the air 2.
- Page 6 Install air system components Pressure Protection Valve (PPV) Connect the load and lift air springs and an air con- (Required with air brakes) trol kit to the air system (Figure 2). Pressure Regulator The air control kit (ACK) consists of a pressure Air Tank regulator with a gauge connected to an air valve controlled by an electric switch or manual knob.
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Page 7: 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 8: Bushing Replacement Kit
Huck Fasteners ® (Hanger) Hanger Cross Channel (Right-Hand) (Narrow Track, Wide Track) Torque Rod (RH Upper) Huck Fasteners (RH Lower) ® Hanger (Hanger) Pivot Bolt/Nut (Left-Hand) (Huck Fasteners Shown) © Locknut (Air Spring) Huck Fasteners ® (Hanger) Mounting Plate (Air Spring-LH) Wear Torque Rod Washer... - Page 9 NOTE: Locknut Bushing Replacement Kit (Air Spring) includes traditional pivot hardware, not Huck Fasteners ® Mounting Plate Huck Fasteners ® (Air Spring-LH) (Hanger) Hanger Cross Channel (Right-Hand) (Narrow Track, Wide Track) Torque Rod (RH Upper) Spring Hanger Huck Fasteners ® (RH Lower) (Load) (Left-Hand)
- Page 10 Snap Ring Bearing Assembly (Outer) Steering Damper Figure 6. RSS-233T - 13K Trailer Suspension Disc Brake Axle Assembly (Steer Lock version) Refer to the Steer Lock (S) version of the engineering drawing for the individual component part number. Page 10 233T-Trailer-13K-ISM-RevC-10-19-18...
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Page 11: Bushing Replacement Procedure
RSS-233T - 13K Trailer Suspension – Bushing Replacement Kit Bushing Rplcmnt Torque Values Suspension Type Kit Part No. Pivot Hardware foot-pound Newton-meter All models 6040187 Bushing kit - No pivot bolt 310 ft-lb 420 N-m All models 6040188 Pivot Bolt (HHCS) -
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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