Tag Axle Unloading Switch Adjustment (Optional); Drag Link (I-Beam Axle); Length Adjustment - PREVOST H3-41 Maintenance Manual

SECTION 14: STEERING
4. When adjustment is achieved, replace fixing
nut and tighten
TORQUE: 470-570 lb-ft (637-773 Nm)
12.4 TAG AXLE UNLOADING SWITCH
ADJUSTMENT (OPTIONAL)
1. Make sure vehicle wheels are straight and
facing forward.
2. Line up switch lever with reference to the
bracket center (Refer to Figure 21).
FIGURE 21: TAG AXLE
ADJUSTMENT

13. DRAG LINK (I-BEAM AXLE)

The draglink on your vehicle connects the
steering gear pitman arm to the front axle's
steering arm.
For additional details please refer to ZF
assembly instructions LMN404-3 and Lemförder
service information leaflet for the fine adjustment
system.
PINCH HAZARD
Keep hands and fingers clear of pinch zones
around pitman arm.
Pinch zones are between pitman arm and
clamp, and between front of pitman arm and
vehicle structure.
18 PA1621 Maintenance Manual All Series | Section revised June 2019
UNLOADING SWITCH
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FIGURE 22: DRAG LINK

13.1 LENGTH ADJUSTMENT

The drag link fore end is provided with an
adjusting sleeve which has internal and external
left and right threads. Turning this sleeve allows
fine adjustments to the length of the draglink.
Apply a small amount anti-seize compound on
the threads for corrosion protection. Be sure to
avoid smearing the ball joint boot.