Tag Axle; Suspension; Independent Front Suspension; Drive Axle - PREVOST H3-45 VIP Owner's Manual

9-12 Technical Information

SUSPENSION

Goodyear rolling lobe type air springs (bellows) are
used throughout.

INDEPENDENT FRONT SUSPENSION

2 Bellows (14") for a GAWR of 19 000 lbs;
2 Shock absorbers;
2 Upper V-arms;
2 Lower V-arms;
2 Torque rods;
2 Steering Levers;
1 Height control valve;
3
1 / sway bar;
4

DRIVE AXLE

4 Bellows;
4 Shock absorbers;
3 Radius rods;
1 Panhard rod;
2 Height control valves;
1 Anti-roll bar;

TAG AXLE

2 Bellows;
2 Shock absorbers;
3 Radius rods;
1 Panhard rod;

ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS

Use static wheel alignment systems which work
with angle measurements only, such as Josam or
Hunter systems. Static alignment specifications
are listed in the following tables:
DRIVE AXLE - MERITOR
Minimum
value
Nominal Maximum
value value
PA-1619 Owner's Manual H3-45 VIP
DRIVE AXLE - MERITOR
Thrust
±0.11°
angle
0.18°
Total
toe
toe-in

TAG AXLE

Minimum
value
Thrust
-0.02°
angle*
0.08°
Total
toe
toe-in
(*) Use the drive axle as reference
INDEPENDENT

SUSPENSION

CONVERTED VEHICLE
Minimum
value
Right
-0.20°
camber
Left
-0.20°
camber
Right
2.55°
caster
Left
2.55°
caster
Total
0.04°
toe
INDEPENDENT
SUSPENSION
NON-CONVERTED VEHICLE
Minimum
value
Right
0.20°
camber
Left
0.20°
camber
0.18°
0°
toe-out
Nominal Maximum
value value
0 0.02°
0.02°
0°
toe-out
FRONT
Nominal Maximum
value value
0.0° 0.20°
0.0° 0.20°
2.8° 3.05°
2.8° 3.05°
0.06° 0.08°
FRONT
Nominal Maximum
value value
0.30° 0.50°
0.30° 0.50°