Safety Precautions
DANGER
When working on the vehicle, turn the key to the
off position, set the parking brake, and chock the
tires.
Before working on the high-voltage (HV) system,
decommission the vehicle and verify the HV
system is shut down
Before working under the vehicle, always place
jack stands under the frame rails to ensure the
vehicle cannot drop.
Failure to follow these directions could result in
serious personal injury or death.
Daily Pre-Trip Inspections and
Maintenance
Complete the following inspection and maintenance
procedures to ensure that vehicle components are in
good working condition before each trip. A driver who
is familiar with the vehicle and drives it regularly can
perform the daily inspections, then add the weekly
and monthly post-trip inspections as scheduled.
If the driver does not operate the vehicle on a
consistent basis, all daily, weekly, and monthly
inspection and maintenance procedures should be
performed before the trip.
IMPORTANT: The pre- and post-trip checklists,
inspections, and maintenance procedures
detailed in this chapter are
not all-inclusive
.
Refer to other component and body
manufacturers’ instructions for specific
inspection and maintenance instructions, as well
as local, state, and federal guidelines.
NOTE: If any system or component does not
pass this inspection, it must be corrected before
operating the vehicle. Whenever equipment
requires adjustment, replacement, and/or repair,
see the
eCascadia Workshop Manual
for
procedures and specifications.
Suspension and Slack Adjuster
Inspection
Walk around the vehicle and visually inspect
suspension and slack adjuster components.
1.
Inspect the following suspension components for
signs of structural damage, cracks, or wear.
•
springs
•
spring hangers
•
shocks
•
suspension arms
•
suspension brackets
•
axle seats
•
bushings
2.
Inspect slack adjusters for signs of damage. See
•
Inspect slack adjuster boots for cuts or
tears.
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3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
1.
Grease Fitting (if
equipped)
2.
Slack Adjuster
Housing
3.
Brake Chamber
Pushrod
4.
Clevis
5.
Clevis Pin (large)
6.
Clevis Pin (small)
7.
Actuator Rod
8.
Boot
9.
Manual Adjusting Nut
10. Camshaft Splines
Fig. 18.1, Meritor Automatic Slack Adjuster
Pre- and Post-Trip Inspections and Maintenance
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