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NHTSA ID Number: 10130381

Manufacturer Communication Number: 41R3

TSB/Document Date: 2018-03-13


Summary

Required Tools For Warrantable Repair


MODEL:

ALL

SUBJECT:

REQUIRED TOOLS

DATE:

MAY 20, 2016

PAGE:

1

OF

FOR

WARRANTABLE REPAIR
INDEX: 13

2

BULLETIN: 41R3

The following is a list of required service tools that need to be available to any technician performing a
Thomas Built Buses warrantable repair. When possible, vendor information has been provided to add in
service tool procurement.
This bulletin replaces Index 13, Bulletin 41R2 to include the Poppet Adjustment Screw (for TAS
steering gear assemblies). The part is recommended and may be ordered from the PDC.

WARRANTY STATUS:
INFORMATION ONLY

PART NUMBER

DESCRIPTION

SUPPLIER

Coolant/Battery
Refractometer
DDE CA-12 DT

Coolant Tester

Local

Cadex Battery Tester

Cadex Electronics
800.565.5228

R134A HVAC
Charging/Recovery
Station

Capable of Evacuating, Recovery,
Local
Recycling, Recharging Pressure Gauge
Set, Oil Injection

R134-A Leak Detector

Electronic

Local

KMX-J-26487C
7991
SVTS-262
J-47168
J-47169
DEF Urea Refractometer
(PAL) (Required)
SPI400

Power Steering / Hydraulic Analyzer
Cooling System Pressure Tester
Cooling System Pressure Tester
Pressure Cap Adapter
Reservoir Tank Adapter
Catalog #4518

SPX-Kent Moore
OTC
Snap-on
SPX-Kent Moore
SPX-Kent Moore
Atago USA, Inc. 425.637.2107

Anglemaster

Spicer Service Parts
800.621.8084

J-29532

Pressurized Hydraulic Brake Bleeder

SPX-Kent Moore

MeritoreBay logo/Wabco Toolbox
(software)

Diagnostic Software

MeritoreBay logo/Wabco (DTNA Access)

Digital Camera

Minimum 3 Mega Pixel Digital Camera

Local

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Product Service Bulletin

BODY

PAGE: 2 of 2

INDEX: 13
BULLETIN: 41R3

PART NUMBER

DESCRIPTION

SUPPLIER

Torque Wrench 0-500 ft-lbs Torque Wrench 0-500 ft-lbs.

Local

Torque Wrench 0-50 in-lbs. Torque Wrench 0-50 in-lbs.

Local

Belt Tension Gauge
TBB 8620-0052
PN 125032

Belt Tension in lbs. of Deflection
Datalink Adapter
Datalink Adapter

Local
Noregon 336.768.4227
Nexiq Technologies 586.731.6410

RPS CST1049

Crossview Mirror Bracket Installation Tool

PDC

Seal Driver Kit

Install Wheel End Seals

Local

Battery Charger

Charge Low / Maintain Batteries

Local

Servicelink (software)

Diagnostic / Programming Software

DTNA Access

Parker PFDC & DFC-5

Diagnostic / Programming Software

Parker

*RGT021407X1 (FTL)
021407X1 (TRWeBay logo)

Poppet Adjustment Screw

PDC
TRWeBay logo

*CN9BP-7

Sioux Pneumatic Installer for Blind Insert

Sioux Tools 866.259.7291

*985246
TBB PG490AirHP

Loctite Caulking Gun 10:1 Ratio Plexus
Pneumatic Applicator Gun

Loctite
PDC

*TBB 68000902

Foam Sealant Applicator Gun Cleaner, Ener
10
Foam Sealant Applicator Gun, Ener 15
Pageris Tool

PDC

*Insite (software)

Diagnostic / Programming Software

CumminseBay logo

*Allison DOC (software)

Diagnostic / Programming Software

Allison

*DDC

Diagnostic / Programming Software

Detroit Diesel

*Heat Induction Tool

Inductor Max 3

*50072
*Gloss Meter

Tire Runout Gauge
AG-4460

Induction Innovations, Inc.
877.688.9633
Myers Tire Company
BYK-Gardner USA 800.343.7721

*TBB 68000939

* Recommended / Optional

PDC

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