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REFERENCE:

Nova Bus Manuals

SECTION:

12: Interior Furnishing

RS NO:

MQR 7621-1007

EFFECTIVE IN PROD.:

N/A

SUBJECT:

Articulation stanchion

JUSTIFICATION:

A new stanchion was designed to cope with conditions where vehicles are exposed
to extreme road vibrations. The original stanchion supplied with vehicles listed below
is now discontinued and replaced with this new design. This document outlines the
Installation instructions needed if a stanchion needs replacement.

LEVEL

APPLICATION DEADLINE:N/A

DIRECT CHARGES

DESCRIPTION

1

Installation of new stanchion

2

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TIME

LABOUR

MATERIAL

Client

Client

–

–

–

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MATERIAL
QTY

PART NO

REV.

DESCRIPTION

REPLACES PART N°

N90327-21

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STANCHION ARTIC ASSY SS YELLOW

4*

N11169

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BOLT M8X20 YP GR8.8 DIN933

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4*

N21101

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WASHER M8 OVERSIZE YP DIN9021

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2*

N40770

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BLOCK TENON M8

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–

–

–

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LEVEL 1

1*

N48035-03 / N48035-14

LEVEL 2

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* The material of this LI is to replace a single stanchion. If you are replacing the stanchions on both sides, please
order this LI twice per vehicle.
To order, please contact Prevost Parts by phone at 1‑800‑771‑6682, by fax at 1‑888‑668‑2555 or by email at prevostparts.
commandes@volvo.com. Specify document number, quantity of parts required and shipping address.

DISPOSAL OF PARTS
REMOVED PARTS ARE:

DISCARDED *

RETAINED

Yes

–

* Dispose of the unused parts and the defective parts in
accordance with local environmental standards in effect.

REVISION HISTORY
REV.

DATE

CHANGE DESCRIPTION

WRITTEN BY

NR

2018JA29

Initial release

Kumaraswamy K S

R1

2018FE15

Justification has been made more explanatory.

Kumaraswamy K S

R2

2018MR29

Page 1: Quantity of material adjusted to replace one side at
a time. Note added for the customer to specify if he wants to
order 1 or 2 stanchions.

APPROVED BY: Daniel Theriault

Digitally signed by Daniel Theriault
DN: cn=Daniel Theriault, o=Nova Bus, ou, email=daniel.theriault@volvo.com, c=CA
Date: 2018.03.29 17:17:52 -04'00'

André Pelletier
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CLIENT

ORDER

ROAD NUMBER
FROM

TO

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VIN (2NVY/4RKY...)
FROM

TO

QTY

Austin - CMTA - Texas

L635

5001

5001

S92U7C4500163

S92U7C4500163

1

Halifax - Nova Scotia

L558

717

731

S92UXA3000293

S92U6A3000307

15

Halifax - Nova Scotia

L613

732

741

S92UXB3000019

S92UXB3000028

10

Halifax - Nova Scotia

L708

742

761

S92UXC3000782

S92U3C3000803

20

Houston - Texas

L952

1580

1580

S92J5G9775318

S92J5G9775318

1

Houston - Texas

L982

1581

1599

S92J5G9775514

S92J5G9775545

19

Mississauga Ontario

LA65

1770

1799

S92J8H9776254

S92J2H9776315

30

San Joaquin County - California

L768

—

—

S92L4D4500422

S92L3D4500427

6

Toronto Transit Commission - TTC - Ontario

L729

9000

9000

S92U9D3000905

S92U9D3000905

1

Toronto Transit Commission - TTC - Ontario

L738

9001

9026

S92J6D3001094

S92J7D3001119

26

Toronto Transit Commission - TTC - Ontario

L777

9027

9152

S92J7E3001123

S92J6E3001372

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WARNING

Follow your internal safety procedures.

PROCEDURE
1.1.

Park the vehicle on an even surface with transmission in neutral (N).

1.2.

Set the Master control switch in the STOP position (see Figure 1).
Master control switch in
STOP position

Figure 1 - Master Control Switch in STOP Position

1.3.

Locate the articulation area inside the vehicle (see Figure 2).

Figure 2 - Typical View of Articulation System Inside the Vehicle

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Remove the existing stanchion fixed to the center hoop of the articulation. Discard the stanchion, bolts and
washers (see Figure 3).
Articulation System

Center Hoop

Stanchion

Hardware to be Removed
and Discarded
Stanchion

Figure 3 - Removal of Stanchion

1.5.

Retain the tenon blocks at the same location (inside the center hoop aluminium profile) as shown (see Figure 4).

Center Hoop

Tenon Block

Figure 4 - Typical View of Tenon Block

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1.6.

Install the new tenon block into the center hoop profile (right below the horizontal guiding profile) with a flat
screw driver as shown (see Figure 5).

Flat Screw Driver

Center Hoop

Tenon Block
Center Hoop Profile

Figure 5 - Installation of Tenon Block

1.7.

Install the new stanchion on to the tenon block present inside the center hoop profile with the hardware
provided (see Figure 6).

1.8.

Ensure that enough gap (Min. 25 mm) is left between the lower edge of the stanchion and the floor cover
profile as shown (see Figure 6).

1.9.

Apply blue thread locker and torque the bolts as specified (see Figure 6).

Center Hoop

Washers: N21101
Bolts: N11169
Torque: 17±2 N•m
Stanchion

Min 25 mm

Floor Cover

Washers: N21101
Bolts: N11169
Torque: 17±2 N•m

Figure 6 - Installation of New Stanchion

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Ensure that the stanchion is vertical (perpendicular to the floor) (see Figure 7).

95° Angle

Center Hoop

Stanchion
Perpendicular to
the Floor

88° Angle

Figure 7 - Typical View of Stanchion Orientation

1.11.

Apply torque seal on the bolts.

1.12.

Set the Master control switch in the ON position.

1.13.

The vehicle may be returned to service.

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