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
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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 Bus
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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