Freightliner LLC distributes the following major service publications.
Workshop Manual
Workshop 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. Each workshop manual section is divided into subjects
that can include general information, principles of operation, removal, disassem-
bly, assembly, installation, specifications, and troubleshooting.
Maintenance Manual
Maintenance manuals contain routine maintenance procedures and intervals for
vehicle components and systems. They have information such as lubrication
procedures and tables, fluid replacement procedures, fluid capacities, specifica-
tions, procedures for adjustments and for checking the tightness of fasteners.
Maintenance manuals do not contain detailed repair or service information.
Operator’s Manual
Operator’s manuals contain information needed to enhance the driver’s under-
standing of how to operate and care for the vehicle and its components. Each
manual contains a chapter that covers pretrip inspection and daily maintenance
of vehicle components. Operator’s manuals do not contain detailed repair or
service information.
Parts Technical Manual
Freightliner LLC publishes this manuals to aid in the identification of serviceable
replacement vehicle parts. This manual is used in conjunction with the parts
book and the service parts catalog microfiche.
Service Bulletins
Service 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. These bulletins take precedence over workshop
manual information, until the latter is updated; at that time, the bulletin is usually
canceled. The service bulletins manual is available only to dealers. When doing
service work on a vehicle system or part, check for a valid service bulletin for
the latest information on the subject.
IMPORTANT: Before using a particular service bulletin, check the current
service bulletin validity list to be sure the bulletin is valid.
Recall Bulletins
These bulletins pertain to special situations that involve service work or replace-
ment of parts in connection with a recall notice. Recall bulletins pertain to mat-
ters of vehicle safety. All bulletins are distributed to dealers; customers receive
notices that apply to their vehicles.
Field Service
Modifications
This 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 vehicles.
Introduction
Descriptions of Service Publications
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