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NHTSA ID Number: 10083942

Manufacturer Communication Number: LI3446ER4

TSB/Document Date: 2016-11-04


Summary

INTRODUCING NEW HARDWARE AND INSTALLATION PROCEDURE FOR PITMAN ARM.


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TSB/Document ID: LI3446ER4

Replacement Service Bulletin Number:

MFR Communication Date: 2016-04-12

MFR Internal Campaign ID/Software Version:

Communication Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

NHTSA Components: STEERING

MFR Component System:

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SAV.1E.2012MA

INFORMATION LETTER

LI3446ER4

WARNING

Follow your internal safety procedures.

PROCEDURE
1.1.

Park the vehicle on a level surface in neutral position and apply parking brake.

1.2.

Make sure wheels are straight.

1.3.

Raise the vehicle.
WARNING

Before working on the underside of the bus, make sure the body is blocked solidly to prevent it from dropping
when the air pressure in the suspension is released.
1.4.

Locate the pitman arm (see Figure 1).

Figure 1 - Location of Pitman Arm

1.5.

Using the appropriate tool to hold the pitman arm, remove and discard the hardware (see Figure 2).
Hardware to be
removed

Figure 2 - Removal of Hardware

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INFORMATION LETTER

LI3446ER4

NOTE

The Hardware Kit is for a single, one-time use ONLY. If disassembled this kit must be replaced with a new
kit. Clean the surfaces of the pitman arm where the new hardware is to be installed.

NOTE

It is mandatory for all the newly recieved hardwares to be checked and cleaned properly so that no traces
of grease, oil or lubricant are left on the surface.
1.6.

Install the thin washer and bolt on the pitman arm to secure it to the power steering box (see Figure 3).
N30343
Pitman Arm
N81124

Bolt and washer to be cleaned properly to remove traces of grease, oil or lubricant

Figure 3 - Installation of Hardware on Pitman Arm
NOTE

Do not apply any kind of thread locker to the regular nut N81126. It should be dry & cleaned well during the
installation.
1.7.

Install the thick washer and regular nut on the end of the bolt. Tighten the nut to torque specifications (see
Figure 4).
N81126
Torque: 295 ± 15 lb-ft
(400 ± 20 N•m)
N81125

Nut and washer to be cleaned properly to remove traces of grease,
oil or lubricant

Figure 4 - Installation of Hardware on Pitman Arm
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INFORMATION LETTER

1.8.

LI3446ER4

Apply a small amount of thread locker (Red Loctite N22120 or equivalent) on the cleaned inner surface of
the jam nut (see Figure 5).
N81127

N22120 or equivalent

Nut to be cleaned properly to remove traces of grease, oil or lubricant

Figure 5 - Application of Thread Locker

1.9.

Insert the jam nut on the end of the bolt. Hold the regular nut using a wrench to avoid any movement while
tightening the jam nut to torque specifications (see Figure 6).

Hardware Installed

N81127 Jam Nut
Torque: 74 ± 4 lb-ft
(100 ± 5 N•m)

Figure 6 - Installation of Hardware on Pitman Arm

NOTE

Please refer to SECTION 07: STEERING MECHANISM of the Nova BuseBay logo maintenance manual for correct
alignment of pitman arm and power steering box.
1.10.

Lower the vehicle.

1.11.

The vehicle may be returned to service. 

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