NHTSA ID Number: 10154150
Manufacturer Communication Number: SP-182 RevH
TSB/Document Date: 2019-03-04
Summary
Operation Name: Hendrickson
Truck Commercial Vehicle Systems Document Name: Parts List - SOFTEK, STEERTEK NXT, STEERTEK, AIRTEK Systems for International Truck Vehicles Summary: This document provides parts lists for Hendrickson SOFTEK, STEERTEK NXT, STEERTEK and AIRTEK systems equipped on applcable International Truck vehicles.
SOFTEK® • STEERTEK NXT •
STEERTEK • AIRTEK® Systems
for International Truck Vehicles
LIT NO: SP-182
DATE: December 2018
REVISION: H
CONTENTS
DESCRIPTION
PAGE
SOFTEK Monoleaf
■■
■■
Vehicles built with STEERTEK NXT Axle
After August 1, 2011 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Vehicles built with STEERTEK Axle
Prior to August 1, 2011 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2-Leaf Mechanical Suspension
■■
■■
Vehicles built with STEERTEK NXT Axle
After August 1, 2011 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Vehicles built with STEERTEK Axle
Prior to August 1, 2011 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
SOFTEK MONOLEAF with STEERTEK NXT axle
and Integrated Brake Knuckles
STEERTEK NXT axle with International Truck
2-leaf mechanical suspension
DESCRIPTION
PAGE
AIRTEK
■■
■■
■■
New Engine Configuration (NEC)
Vehicles built After September 2006 . . . . . . . 16
Prior to New Engine Configuration (PEC)
Vehicles built Prior to September 2006 . . . . . 18
PEC Component Replacement Guide. . . . . . . 20
Tie Rod Selection Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Special Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
SOFTEK MONOLEAF with STEERTEK NXT axle
AIRTEK with STEERTEK axle
SOFTEK® Monoleaf for International Truck Vehicles
STEERTEK NXT Axle with Integrated Knuckle Assembly (IBK)
STEERTEK NXT Axle with Standard Knuckle Assembly built AFTER August 1, 2011
LoneStar 12.35K • ProStar 12K, 12.35K • TranStar 12K
8
34
7
9
10
11
6
34
1
7
5
2 4
10
6
3
4 2
8
1
2
3
4
11
9
5 4 2
17
18
20
21
18
20
21
16
17
23 24 38 37
25
12
15
32 33
13
22
14
21
20
19
35
25 24
33 32
35
37 38 36
27
36
27
31
30
29
30 31
21
20
19
26
28
STEERTEK NXT Integrated Axle Spring Seat
with Shock Absorber Lug
STEERTEK NXT
with Standard Knuckle Assembly
14
8
8
13
11
10
9
12
10
9
11
2
SP-182
SOFTEK® Monoleaf with STEERTEK NXT Axle for International Truck Vehicles
KEY NO. PART NO.
DESCRIPTION
VEHICLE
QTY.
KEY NO. PART NO.
DESCRIPTION
1
Monoleaf Spring Assembly, Includes Bushings 2
53597-000 Models LoneStar • ProStar
Replaces 53297-000, 53497-000
53598-000 Model TranStar
Replaces 53298-000, 53498-000
2
*Shackle Plate
4
3
*¾"-16 UNF x 6½" Bolt
4
4
*¾" Flat Washer
8
5
*¾"-16 UNF Locknut
4
6
*Rear Spring Mount
2
7
*Top Pad
2
8
*Shock Absorber
2
9
*¾"-10 UNC x 5" Lower Shock Flange Bolt
2
10
*¾"-10 UNC Lower Shock Flange Locknut
2
11
*Shock Spacer (if equipped)
2
68997-XXX
STEERTEK NXT Axle Assembly Equipped with: 1
See Selection Guide on Page 4
• Integrated Brake Knuckle Assembly, Includes
Key Nos. 12-16, 22-24, 26, 30-31, 36-38,
• Standard Knuckle Assembly, Includes Key Nos.
12-16, 22-24, 26, 30-31, 36,
12
68996-XXXM
***Axle & Kingpin Assembly, Equipped with:
1
See Selection Guide on Page 4
• Integrated Brake Knuckle Assembly
• Standard Knuckle Assembly
Lower Steering Knuckle Assembly, Equipped with:
Includes Key Nos. 19-21, 25, 32-33, See
Selection Guide on Page 4
80029-XXX
• Equipped with Integrated Brake Knuckle
Assembly
58900-XXX
• Equipped with Standard Knuckle Assembly,
13
Left Hand
1
14
Right Hand
1
Upper Steering Knuckle Assembly, Includes Key
Nos. 17-18, 20-21, See Selection Guide on
Page 4
15
60903-XXX Left Hand
1
16
60904-XXX Right Hand
1
Kingpin Bushing and Bearing Service Kits,
60961-628
Axle Set, Includes Kit Nos. 60961-629 & -630
60961-629
Left Hand with Composite Thrust Bearing
Includes Key Nos. 17-22, 24, Loctite
60961-630
Right Hand with Roller Thrust Bearing
Includes Key Nos. 17-21, 23-24, Loctite
17
33117-000
Grease Zerk
2
SP-182
VEHICLE
QTY.
Grease Cap Assembly
18
68687-003 Upper
19
68687-002 Lower
20
58909-001
Kingpin Bushing
Thrust Bearing Service Kits,
60961-631
Axle Set, Includes Kit Nos. 60961-632 & -633
60961-632
Left Hand Composite Thrust Bearing,
Includes Key Nos. 21-22, 24 & Loctite
60961-633
Right Hand Roller Thrust Bearing,
Includes Key Nos. 21, 23-24 & Loctite
21
68731-000
Kingpin Seal
22
59828-000
****Left Hand Composite Thrust Bearing
23
64256-000L
****Right Hand Roller Thrust Bearing
5⁄8"-11 UNC Socket Head Cap Screw
24
60236-001
Not Shown 60937-000
Loctite® (Red) Compound Tube
25
64246-000
ABS Sensor Sleeve
26
76877-XXX
Tie Rod Assembly, Includes Key Nos. 27-29
See Selection Guide on Page 5
Tie Rod End Service Kits, See Selection
Guide on Page 5
Axle Set, Includes Left Hand & Right Hand Kits
Left Hand, Includes Key Nos. 27, 29-31
Right Hand, Includes Key Nos. 28-31
Tie Rod End, Includes Key No. 29, See
Selection Guide on Page 5
27
Left Hand
28
Right Hand
29
**7⁄8" Castle Nut
7⁄8" Flat Washer
30
22962-007
31
17800-004
Tie Rod Nut Cotter Pin
60961-069
Stop Bolt Service Kit, One Side,
Includes Key Nos. 32-33
32
60238-001
½"-13 UNC Square Head Bolt
33
60240-000
½"-13 UNC Hex Jam Nut
34
*¾"-16 UNF U-bolt
7.75" Ride Height - 9" Long
7.00" Ride Height - 8¼" Long
35
*¾" Flange Locknut
36
64578-000
1½"-12 UNF Spindle Nut
37
21867-049
¾"-16 UNF x 2¾" Bolt (IBK)
38
22962-001
¾" Flat Washer (IBK)
3
2
2
4
4
1
1
4
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
4
8
2
4
4
• For all (*) see Notes on Page 13
SOFTEK® Monoleaf with STEERTEK NXT Axle for International Truck Vehicles
■■ STEERTEK
NXT with Integrated Brake Knuckles (IBK) Selection Guide
STEERTEK NXT
Assembly
(IBK)
Model ProStar
Capacity
Mounting
Fasteners
¾"
12K
¾"
12.35K
■■ STEERTEK
¾"
¾"
12K
⁄8"
5
Model ProStar
< 200"
> 200"
< 200"
> 200"
< 200"
> 200"
⁄8"
5
¾"
¾"
12.35K
⁄8"
5
⁄8"
5
¾"
12.35K
⁄8"
5
< 200"
> 200"
< 200"
> 200"
< 200"
> 200"
< 200"
> 200"
< 200"
> 200"
< 200"
> 200"
< 200"
> 200"
< 200"
> 200"
< 200"
> 200"
< 200"
> 200"
< 200"
Model TranStar
Left Hand
Key No. 12
Key No. 13
KPI
70.87
70.87
70.87
Right Hand
Upper Steering
Knuckle Assembly
Left Hand Right Hand
Key No. 14 Key No. 15 Key No. 16
Part Numbers
68997-503
68996-001M
68997-504
68997-547
68996-005M
68997-548
68997-543
68996-001M
68997-544
80029-093
80029-094
80029-073
80029-074
80029-093
80029-094
80029-073
80029-074
80029-093
80029-094
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