RECREATIONAL VEHICLE CHASSIS MAINTENANCE MANUAL …

1 RECREATIONAL VEHICLE CHASSIS MAINTENANCEMANUALM odels: XCXCFXCMXCRXCSVCLSTI-425 (12/05P)Published byFreightliner LLC4747 N. Channel , OR 97217 Printed in MAINTENANCE provides a key element for safe operation of your VEHICLE . A propermaintenance program also helps to minimize downtime and to safeguard warranties. Thismaintenance MANUAL provides information necessary for years of safe, reliable, and cost-efficientvehicle daily pretrip inspection and MAINTENANCE as outlined in the VEHICLE operator s the operations in this MAINTENANCE MANUAL at scheduled intervals based upon distancetraveled or months of operation.

2 Your authorized servicing dealer has the qualified techniciansand equipment to perform this MAINTENANCE for you. Your dealership can also set up a scheduledmaintenance program tailored specifically to your needs. Optionally, your dealership can assistyou in learning how to perform the MAINTENANCE procedures in this : Descriptions and specifications in this MANUAL were in effect at the time ofprinting. Freightliner Custom CHASSIS Corporation (FCCC) reserves the right to discon-tinue models and to change specifications or design at any time without notice andwithout incurring obligation.

3 Descriptions and specifications contained in this publicationprovide no warranty, expressed or implied, and are subject to revision and editionswithout additional information, please contact Freightliner LLC, Service Systems and Documenta-tion, Box 3849, Portland, OR 97208-3849, or refer to Concerns and RecommendationsWhenever you see instructions in this MANUAL to discard materials, you should attempt to reclaimand recycle them. To preserve our environment, follow appropriate environmental rules andregulations when disposing of : Parts Replacement ConsiderationsDo not replace suspension, axle, or steering parts (such as springs, wheels, hubs, and steeringgears) with used parts.

4 Used parts may have been subjected to collisions or improper use andhave undetected structural damage. 2000-2005 Freightliner LLCAll rights reserved. No part of this publication, in whole or in part, may be translated, reproduced,stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form by any means, electronic, mechanical,photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Freightliner LLCS ervice Systems and Documentation (POC-SSD) Box 3849 Portland, OR 97208 3849 Freightliner LLC distributes the following major service ManualWorkshop manuals contain service and repair information for all VEHICLE sys-tems and components, except for major components such as engines, transmis-sions, and rear axles.

5 Each workshop MANUAL section is divided into subjectsthat can include general information, principles of operation, removal, disassem-bly, assembly, installation, specifications, and ManualMaintenance manuals contain routine MAINTENANCE procedures and intervals forvehicle components and systems. They have information such as lubricationprocedures and tables, fluid replacement procedures, fluid capacities, specifica-tions, procedures for adjustments and for checking the tightness of manuals do not contain detailed repair or service s ManualOperator s manuals contain information needed to enhance the driver s under-standing of how to operate and care for the VEHICLE and its components.

6 Eachmanual contains a chapter that covers pretrip inspection and daily maintenanceof VEHICLE components. Operator s manuals do not contain detailed repair orservice Technical ManualFreightliner LLC publishes this MANUAL to aid in the identification of serviceablereplacement VEHICLE parts. This MANUAL is used in conjunction with the partsbook and the service parts catalog BulletinsService Bulletins provide the latest service tips, field repairs, product improve-ments, and related information. Some service bulletins are updates to informa-tion in the workshop MANUAL .

7 These bulletins take precedence over workshopmanual information, until the latter is updated; at that time, the bulletin is usuallycanceled. The service bulletins MANUAL is available only to dealers. When doingservice work on a VEHICLE system or part, check for a valid service bulletin forthe latest information on the : Before using a particular service bulletin, check the currentservice bulletin validity list to be sure the bulletin is BulletinsThese bulletins pertain to special situations that involve service work or replace-ment of parts in connection with a recall notice.

8 Recall bulletins pertain to mat-ters of VEHICLE safety. All bulletins are distributed to dealers; customers receivenotices that apply to their ServiceModificationsThis publication is concerned with non-safety-related service work or replace-ment of parts. All field service modifications are distributed to dealers; custom-ers receive notices that apply to their of Service PublicationsRecreational VEHICLE CHASSIS MAINTENANCE MANUAL , November 2002I 1 For a page example of the printed MANUAL , seeFig.

9 Axle33 01 Knuckle Pin Lubricating 33 02 Tie Rod End Lubricating andInspecting33 03 Toe In Inspection(SeeFig. 1)11/11/2002A. MAINTENANCE Operation Number consists of the Group Number followed by the Sequence NumberB. Group TitleC. Group NumberD. Release DateE. Group Number/Page NumberFig. 1, Page Example of the Printed ManualIntroductionPage DescriptionI 2 RECREATIONAL VEHICLE CHASSIS MAINTENANCE MANUAL , November 2002 Group Title00 ..General Information01 ..Engine09 .. AirIntake15.

10 Alternators and Starters20 ..Engine Cooling/Radiator26 .. and Frame Axle35 ..Rear Axle40 .. Wheels and ..Brakes46 ..Steering47 ..Fuel49 ..Heater and Air ConditionerIntroductionMaintenance MANUAL ContentsRecreational VEHICLE CHASSIS MAINTENANCE MANUAL , November 2002I 3 Title of MAINTENANCE Operation (MOP)MOP NumberGeneral MAINTENANCE Schedule 01 Customary Conversion 05 Noise Emission Controls 03 Torque Specifications 06 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE Schedule 02 Verification of Inspections 04 General Information00 Index, AlphabeticalRecreational VEHICLE CHASSIS MAINTENANCE MANUAL .