Wheel end bearing choices
Manual, pre-adjusted, unitized—what you need to know about wheel ends
Right stuff
At Food City, a combination of specifications, proactive maintenance and driver programs are adding up to an industry-leading safety record.
Improving brake performance
ArvinMeritor offers brake-related tips to help truck operators and maintenance technicians get better brake performance. The company reminds fleets to always refer to the product’s maintenance manuals for complete service instructions. Cam brakes: Replace all the springs, anchor pins, bushings and rollers when servicing cam brakes. This includes replacing the cam brake return springs each
Fleet Profile & Specs: Test Drive
Putting 2010 engines to the test, TCI Leasing strives to remain ahead of the technology curve.
Spec’ing for fuel efficiency: Drivetrains
Learn how choosing the right drivetrain components can optimize fuel performance
FMVSS 121 brake option review
New stopping regulations encourage fleets to consider foundation brake choices for their current and future vehicles
Inspections, lubrication are keys to lift maintenance
Lifts provide access to vehicles, enabling technicians to get more work done in less time, to maximize productivity and profitability. Proper lift maintenance practices will help provide a long service life. To keep vehicle lifts operating properly, good maintenance and inspection practices are crucial. Rotary Lift offers the following advice: • Read and follow the
Driveline inspection procedures
ArvinMeritor offers these suggestions to keep your drive shaft and U-joints functioning properly: 1. Check for excess tolerances before lubing application. Lube may mask, or hide excessive play and tolerances. 2. U-Joint maximum end play is .006 in.; more than that will result in failure. 3. Slip movement, up and down, maximum allowance is .017
Servicing vehicles after floods
Due to the recent flooding in the Midwest, ArvinMeritor’s technical publications department is providing service bulletins to repair commercial vehicle components damaged by flood water. A special webpage, www.arvinmeritor.com/products/truckandtrailer/submerged_systems.asp, links visitors to two related bulletins, some key points of which are shown here (see website for details): Axles: Rear Drive/Front Drive Steer 1. Remove and
Eight ways to improve brake performance
The brake experts at ArvinMeritor offer tips to help truck maintenance professionals get the brake performance they expect. 1. Automatic Slack Adjusters: Always troubleshoot brakes when the air chamber stroke exceeds the allowable limits. When you need to replace one automatic slack adjuster, replace all the ASAs on the same axle with components that meet