Tech Tip: Basic troubleshooting for steering assist system
It’s easy to jump to the conclusion that a new part will fix everything, but that’s not always the case.
Tech Tip: Don’t wait to prepare for winter
In some parts of North America, it’s already time to break out the shovels and ice scrapers. While the first snowfall brings excitement for some, for the people at the wheel of North America’s trucks, it’s time to get ready for what’s to come. Keeping things safely rolling through the cold months means getting prepared
Reducing downtime with proper DPF maintenance
Proper preventive maintenance of the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) plays a key role in keeping commercial vehicles up and running. Fleet managers now schedule DPF cleaning as part of regular maintenance. The result is less downtime and fewer unexpected DPF service surprises. The aftertreatment system measures exhaust backpressure and temperatures to calculate the levels of
Tips for maintaining air disc brake systems
The following steps are recommended by SAF-Holland to maintain your air disc brake system. They recommend that you follow your brake manufacturer’s recommended service manual instructions for general service and maintenance. Conduct regular visual checks of the brakes, tires, and all chassis components. (Note: Refer to your brake manufacturer’s service manual for torque specifications, where applicable.)
Tips for checking automatic slack adjuster torque
Keeping automatic slack adjusters operating at peak performance is key to safety and regulation compliance. When verifying a Meritor Stroke Sensing ASA’s operation, the manufacturer recommends to always remember to check ASA torque to determine if replacement is needed. Verify the snap ring is correctly secured on the camshaft. Check slack adjuster gear torque –
New SKF video demonstrates rear u-joint inspection and replacement
A new video from SKF demonstrates how to inspect and replace a u-joint on a commercial truck. The video highlights using SKF u-joints to replace a rear driveshaft u-joint on a 2017 Freightliner Cascadia truck. The video can be viewed below via YouTube.
