Meritor TM Series Service Manual page 5

1 General Information
Service Notes
This manual describes the correct lubrication, service and
installation procedures for MERITOR HVS TM series axles.
Information contained in this publication was in effect at the time
the publication was approved for printing and is subject to change
without notice or liability.
The designated trademarks are registered marks of their
respective owners and Meritor HVS and its affiliates are not
commercially connected, affiliated, or associated with any of the
owners of such marks. The Meritor HVS products presented herein
are not endorsed or authorized by any of the trademark owners.
You must follow company procedures and understand all
procedures and instructions before you begin to service or repair a
unit. Some procedures require the use of special tools and
lubricants for safe and correct service. Failure to use special tools
when required can cause series personal injury to service
personnel, as well as damage to equipment and components.
MERITOR HVS uses the following notations to warn the user of
possible safety issues and to provide information that will prevent
damage to equipment and components.
WARNING
A Warning indicates you must follow a procedure exactly.
Otherwise serious Personal injury can occur.
NOTE:
A NOTE indicates an operation, procedure or instruction that
is important for correct service. A NOTE can also supply
Information that can help to make service quicker and easier.
CAUTION
A caution indicates that you must follow a procedure exactly.
Otherwise, damage to equipment or components can occur.
Serious personal injury can also result, in addition to
damaged or malfunctioning equipment or components.
This symbol indicates that a you must tighten
fasteners to a specific torque value.
Meritor HVS TM Series Axle
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Safety Instructions
• Observe the manufacturers safety instructions for jacking up
and securing the vehicle
• Only use original Meritor Inc. parts
• Use only the tools recommended.
• Observe the following service instructions and notes
• When working on the brake assembly you must ensure that it
cannot be activated inadvertently.
• Always ensure appropriate safety glasses and gloves are worn
when carrying out the procedures detailed in this publication.
• Never use compressed air to remove brake dust or for the
purpose of drying. Any type of dust can be injurious to health if
inhaled. Use Meritor Inc. brake cleaner for cleaning the brake
assembly.
• When removing or fitting a complete brake brake assembly, you
should remember it has a dead weight of up to 120lbs (55kg).
Use a lifting system, taking care not to damage the brake
assembly.
CAUTION:
Ensure any grease removed from the
assembly/components, or contaminated cloth, is
disposed of in accordance with local environmental
regulations.
CAUTION
: Ensure any residue oil from oil filled
hubs is caught in a suitable container and/or wiped
clean with a suitable cloth. Dispose of any residue oil, or
contaminated cloth, in accordance with local environmental
regulations.
CAUTION:
You must always renew the brake pads
on both wheels of an axle.Only use brake pads that
have been approved by the vehicle manufacturer.
CAUTION
: Ensure any discarded friction product,
or cloth contaminated with brake dust, is disposed
of in accordance with local environmental regulations.
CAUTION:
You must always renew the rotor on
both wheels of an axle. Only use rotors that have
been approved by the vehicle manufacturer.