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RSS-233T - 20K Trailer
Self-Steering Air-Ride Suspension
Installation and Service Manual
Suspension Identification ..................................... 2
Installation ............................................................. 3
Suspension Mounting
Air Controls - Troubleshooting
Maintenance .......................................................... 7
Recommended Service Intervals
Parts Illustration
20K Trailer Low-Mount - Drum Brakes
20K Trailer Mid-Mount - Drum Brakes
Drum Brake Axle Assembly
20K Trailer Low-Mount - Disc Brakes
20K Trailer Mid-Mount - Disc Brakes
Disc Brake Axle Assembly
Bushing Replacement Procedure
Appendix .............................................................. 15
Warranty ............................................................... 16
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
RSS-233T - 20K Trailer Self-Steering Air-Ride Suspension Installation and Service Manual Suspension Identification ........2 Suspension System Serial Tag Installation ............. 3 Prior to Installation Suspension Mounting Air Controls - Troubleshooting Maintenance ............7 Recommended Service Intervals Parts Illustration 20K Trailer Low-Mount - Drum Brakes 20K Trailer Mid-Mount - Drum Brakes Drum Brake Axle Assembly 20K Trailer Low-Mount - Disc Brakes... -
Page 2: Suspension Identification
Suspension Serial Tag damaging the suspension. The Suspension Serial Tag provides information on Ridewell Suspensions strongly recommends the the suspension model (Figure 1). use of automated systems that raise/lock the lift- The Part Number (233xxxx) refers to the individual axle during reverse travel. -
Page 3: Installation
• The installer must verify there is sufficient is not permitted without the express written clearance for proper functioning of the auxiliary permission of Ridewell Suspensions. suspension, air springs, brake chambers, steering components, axle (including axle to driveline clearance) and tires. - Page 4 Mounting the suspension to the trailer frame Bolt-On Installation Procedure Refer to the engineering drawing for the range of ride heights and spacing and clearance requirements. Refer to the engineering drawing for the range of ride heights available,spacing and clearance requirements The RSS-233T 20K Trailer Suspension is shipped of the suspension and bolting pattern detail.
- Page 5 Final Assembly and Inspection Air springs pressure regulates axle load 1. Verify welds on hangers and air spring mounting The load capacity of the auxiliary axle is adjusted plates. Verify all suspension component bolts/ by increasing or decreasing the pressure to the air nuts are torqued to specifications (Appendix).
- Page 6 Install air system components Connect the load and lift air springs and an air control kit to the air system (Figure 2). The air control kit (ACK) consists of a pressure 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 is damaged. -
Page 8: Bushing Replacement Kit
Locknut Hanger Locknut (Right-Hand) Mounting Plate (Air Spring-RH) Cross Channel Pivot Nut Hanger (Narrow or Wide Track) (Huck Fasteners Shown) (Left-Hand) © Wear Washer Pivot Nut (Huck Collar Shown) © Spring (Load) Air Spring (Lift) Bushing/Inner Sleeve Pivot Bolt (Huck Fasteners Shown) ©... - Page 9 NOTE: Pivot Nut Hanger Bushing Replacement Kit (Huck Collar Shown) Locknut Pipe Plug © (Right-Hand) with/without hardware (Hex Socket) includes components for Locknut eight pivot connections Torque Rod (RH Upper) Cross Channel Assembly (RH Lower) Pivot Bolt (Huck Fasteners Shown) ©...
- Page 10 Hub & Drum (Options Avail.) Brake Assembly (RH) Locknut Steer Lock Tube Assembly Grease Fitting Knuckle (RH) Cotter Pin Bolt Castle Flat Washer Gasket King Pin Shims Bearing Seal Steer Lock Draw Key Thrust Bearing Plunger Locknut Woodru Key Washer Brake Chamber Steer Lock Stop Plate Lock Pin...
- Page 11 Pipe Plug Locknut (Hex Socket) Locknut Hanger Mounting Plate (Right-Hand) (Air Spring-RH) Pivot Bolt/Nut Pivot Nut (Huck Fasteners Shown) © (Huck Collar Shown) © Cross Channel Assembly Pivot Bushing/Inner Sleeve Wear Washer Hanger Air Spring (Left-Hand) (Load) Locknut Flanged Lock Screw Locknut (Air Spring) Air Spring...
- Page 12 Locknut Pipe Plug (Hex Socket) Locknut Hanger (Right-Hand) Locknut Pipe Plug (Hex Socket) Cross Channel Assembly Locknut Pivot Bolt/Nut Pivot Nut (Huck Fasteners Shown) © (Huck Collar Shown) © Hanger Air Spring (Left-Hand) (Lift) Pivot Nut Air Spring Wear Washer (Huck Collar Shown) ©...
- Page 13 Locknut Brake Cam Steer Lock Tube Assembly Brake Caliper Bolt Torque Plate Flat Washer (RH) Hub & Rotor Grease Fitting Knuckle Draw Key Cap Gasket (RH) King Pin Locknut Cotter Pin Shims Steer Lock Castle Brake Cam Brake Plunger Brake Caliper Chamber (LH) Knuckle...
- Page 14 233T - 20K Trailer Suspension – Bushing Replacement Kit Bushing Kit Torque Values Suspension Type Part Number Pivot Hardware foot-pound Newton-meter All models 6040160 Bushing kit - No pivot bolt 500 ft-lb 678 N-m All models 6040161 Pivot Bolt (HHCS); Pivot Nut (Lock Nut) 500 ft-lb 678 N-m Failure to install and maintain fasteners at torque specifications could result in suspension failure and...
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Page 15: Appendix
APPENDIX RSS-233T 20K Trailer – Torque Specifications Torque Specifications Fastener Type Size foot-pound Newton-meter Bolt (Air Spring) 1/2”-13NC 50 ft-lb 68 N-m Lock Nut (Air Spring) 1/2”-20NF 25 ft-lb 35 N-m Lock Nut (Air Spring) 3/4”-16NF 50 ft-lb 68 N-m Lock Nut (Tie Rod/Steering Damper) 3/4”-10NC 160 ft-lb... -
Page 16: 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 material 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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