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NHTSA ID Number: 10182875

Manufacturer Communication Number: PA-2016-009

TSB/Document Date: 2020-11-23


Summary

Mascot truck parts 5%-10% off steering gears.


strategically throughout the United States, you will have your transmission or differential
when you need it – and will be able to get your customers back on the road, saving them
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Mascot Remanufactured
A u t o m at i c Tr a n s m i s s i o n s

Mascot Remanufactured
Automatic Transmissions
Quality Knows No Boundaries.
Mascot Truck Parts is an ArvinMeritor brand,
but as a separate operating unit we get the
best of both worlds. We have access to
ArvinMeritor strengths in engineering design,
technical resources and distribution. Yet we can
remanufacture all makes and models from any
manufacturer. Together, we leverage our product
and customer knowledge to provide superior
remanufactured products and service to the
transportation industry.

Putting Value In Top Gear.
Mascot Truck Parts offers a complete portfolio of
remanufactured Allison* automatic transmissions
covering everything from refuse trucks and transit
buses to military vehicles and dump trucks.
We have the capability to produce your specific
unit to exacting specifications. We even custom
remanufacture cores for those hard-to-find units.

Model Availability
AT

1000

Mascot automatic transmissions go through

MT

2000

a rigorous teardown, cleaning and inspection

HT

MD3000

V

HD4000

process that looks at each individual part in
the component and examines it for flaws, wear
indicators or stress. Every gear is carefully
examined and if worn or damaged is replaced
with a new part. Then each unit is reassembled,
bench tested and verified to exacting
specifications in our remanufacturing facility.
Our process is ISO 9001 quality certified, and
it’s the reason all Mascot remanufactured parts
come with an Unlimited-Mileage warranty for 1 to
3 Years** that’s good across North America.

Remanufacturing Facilities
And Distribution Points

One Network, One Team.
Mascot Truck Parts is committed to supporting

Finding Your ID Number.

you through an extensive distribution network with
service partners throughout North America. Mascot

All of the information we need to help you get

truck parts are available exclusively through OEM

a quality remanufactured product is on the

dealers and our Warehouse Distributor network in

rectangular metal plate located on the rear

the United States and Canada.

passenger side of the transmission. The most
important piece of information on it is the 8-digit
ID located in the part number (P/N) box. Just
call our experts with your unit ID number and
application, and we’ll make sure you get the
correct part number for your vehicle.

We’ve Got You Covered.

Savings And Support.
Mascot remanufactured parts save you money in
three ways. First, they eliminate downtime, because
it’s faster to replace a critical part than repair it.
Second, you are assured high performance with
the confidence that comes from knowing that
hidden wear and stress won’t cause subsequent

Mascot Truck Parts is committed to supporting

breakdowns. Third, in the unlikely event of a

our distribution network and service partners

warranty issue, it will be handled quickly without

throughout North America. From our founding

hassle by a Mascot representative.

(1936 in Toronto) to today, our North American
presence has continued to grow. Currently, we
operate remanufacturing facilities in Edmonton,
Mississauga, Moncton, Montreal, and in Plainfield,
Indiana, servicing OE dealers from 29 distribution
points across North America. Plus, our centralized

Make The Right Call.
For additional details,
see your local Mascot Truck
Parts dealer.

ordering system makes it easy for you to get
exactly what you need.
*The designated company names and trademarks are registered marks of their respective owners and neither ArvinMeritor nor Mascot is commercially connected, affiliated or associated with
any of the owners of such names or trademarks. Some of the products referred to in this information sheet are remanufactured from components originating from the trademark owners. The
ArvinMeritor/Mascot products presented herein are not endorsed or authorized by any of the trademark owners.
**3 -Year warranty applies to automatic transmissions in school bus applications. HT-700 series transmissions have a 1-Year/Unlimited-Mileage warranty; all other automatic transmissions used in
on-highway applications come with a 2-Year/Unlimited-Mileage warranty. The warranty is good in the continentaleBay logo United States and Canada.

Your Local Mascot Dealer:

All-Makes
Automatic and Manual Transmissions
Steering Gears
Power Steering Pumps
Drivelines
Differentials

Mascot Truck Parts
475 Admiral Boulevard, Unit 1
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5T 2N1

1-800-668-5560

Litho in USA
Revised 03-10
SP-09137 (13028/11900)
©2010 ArvinMeritor, Inc.

St e e r i ng G e a r i d e n t i f ic at ion gu i d e

Performance Advantages:
Mascot delivers quality remanufactured steering gears to meet your demands. At Mascot,
every reman steering gear goes through a rigorous teardown, cleaning and inspection process.
Every component is carefully examined and if worn or damaged is replaced with a new part.
Each unit is reassembled and dyno-tested for quality and performance. We run quality checks
on 100% of our remanufactured products. That’s why our process is ISO 9001 quality certified,
and it’s the reason why all Mascot remanufactured steering gears come with a 1-Year/UnlimitedMileage warranty that’s good all across North America. And good for your business.

Steering gear Identification
We remanufacture all makes and offer steering gears to fit virtually every commercial vehicle. The guide below
indicates steering gear codes and their locations on various models. These codes are necessary when placing
an order for a Mascot remanufactured steering gear.

HF Series
Manufactured by Ross/TRW*

Code located in either
of these areas

HFB Series
Manufactured by Ross/TRWeBay logo

Code located in any of
these areas

M Series
Manufactured by Sheppard*

Code located in this area

TAS Series
Manufactured by Ross/TRWeBay logo

Code located in this area

For dedicated steering gear technical
assistance, call 1-866-629-9966.
Your Local Mascot Dealer:
*The designated company names and trademarks are registered marks of their
respective owners and neither ArvinMeritor nor Mascot are commercially connected,
affiliated or associated with any of the owners of such names or trademarks. Some of
the products referred to in this information sheet are remanufactured from components
originating from the trademark owners. The ArvinMeritor/Mascot products presented
herein are not endorsed or authorized by any of the trademark owners.

Mascot Truck Parts
475 Admiral Boulevard, Unit 1
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5T 2N1

1-800-668-5560
arvinmeritor.com

Revised 3-10 SP-09164 (13028/11900)
1000-0009 R1
©2010 ArvinMeritor, Inc. Litho in USA

R e m a n u fac t u r e d pr odu c t s for sc h ool bus a ppl i c at ion s

Performance Advantages:
Mascot Truck Parts is your premier remanufacturer of transmissions,
differentials and steering gears for school bus applications.
Mascot parts are completely remanufactured to meet the strictest
specifications. The parts go through a rigorous teardown, cleaning and a
thorough inspection to identify any flaws or excessive wear and stress. Individual components that
do not meet our performance standards are replaced. Then each unit is reassembled, tested and
verified to exacting specifications in our factory. All Mascot remanufactured products come with a
1-Year/Unlimited-Mileage North American warranty. Mascot remanufactured automatic transmissions
come with a 3-Year/Unlimited-Mileage warranty when used in a school bus application. With
30 distribution points across the United States and Canada – we've got you covered.

Remanufactured products for school bus applications
Mascot has what you need to keep your school bus fleet running strong – quality, reliability and availability –
all at a competitive price.

AT545/2000/2400
Automatic Transmission

Saginaw 710

3-Year/Unlimited-Mileage Warranty

HE 1200222E

SPL Series Driveshafts

N175

TAS40

S150

TAS55

Saginaw 143

ES43 Manual
Transmission

The parts shown represent a small selection of available school bus components. For additional information on
these parts – or other parts not listed – contact your local OE dealer.
Your Local Mascot Dealer:
*The designated company names and trademarks are registered marks of their
respective owners and neither ArvinMeritor nor Mascot are commercially connected,
affiliated or associated with any of the owners of such names or trademarks. Some of
the products referred to in this information sheet are remanufactured from components
originating from the trademark owners. The ArvinMeritor/Mascot products presented
herein are not endorsed or authorized by any of the trademark owners.

Mascot Truck Parts
475 Admiral Boulevard, Unit 1
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5T 2N1

1-800-668-5560
www.arvinmeritor.com

Issued 03-10 SP-09177 (13028/11900)
©2010 ArvinMeritor, Inc. Litho in USA

All
Steering
Gears
Are DYNO
Tested

REMANUFAC TURED STEERING GE ARS
Know Your Steering Gear Installation Procedures

Each steering gear from Mascot Truck Parts is color coded to ensure receipt of the correct installation procedures.

TAS Series
Manufactured By Ross/TRWeBay logo*

M Series - Series 1
Manufactured By Sheppard*

M Series Gears Have
The Code Located Here

TAS Series Gears Have
The Code Located Here

TAS37XXX
001
TAS40XXX
001, 002, 006, 021
TAS55XXX
001, 003
TAS65XXX
001, 004, 059, 052, 090, 150
TAS85XXX
002, 062

Series 1 Gears
M90XXX1
PAE1
M100XXX1
PHE, PCL, PCR
M110XXX1
PFA1

HF Series

HFB Series

Manufactured By Ross/TRWeBay logo*

Manufactured By Ross/TRW*

On HF Gears The Code Can Be
Located On Either Of These Areas

HFB Series Gears Can Have The
Code Located In Any Of These Areas

HF54XXX
053
HF64XXX
045, 075, 077,
101, 107, 122

Some HFB Series Gears
Have The Code Located
Here On The Housing

HFB52XXX
013, 023, 024, 033
HFB64XXX
008, 033, 058, 079, 080, 082, 104
HFB70XXX
014, 042, 045,049, 065, 068, 114

Installation Procedures
Poppet (Axle Stop) Adjustment
Use the following instruction to set the axle stops on your steering gear
and ensure proper operation.

THP Series
Manufactured By Ross/TRWeBay logo*

THP Series Gears Have
The Code Located Here

THP45XXX
001
THP60XXX
001, 003, 009, 010

1. Install steering gear on vehicle.
2. Install all pressure and return lines.
3. Fill power steering reservoir to “full” mark.
4. Attach Pitman arm on sector shaft lining up timing marks on sector
shaft and Pitman arm.
5. Install steering wheel yoke and secure.
6. Start engine, recheck fluid level.
7. Turn steering wheel in the direction that you are trying to adjust.
8. Locate which plunger you need to adjust and turn the plunger out while
someone holds the wheel in the direction that you are trying to adjust to.
9. The plunger is located in a ¼-inch hole in the head between two of the
four bolts that hold the bearing cover on the head.
10. Using a screwdriver, adjust the plunger out (counter clockwise) so the
wheel will go to the stop.
11. This will adjust one of the stops, the other is done with the plunger
at the opposite end of the gear with the same procedure as above.
12. Be careful not to turn the plunger out past the surface of the head
as it could blow out with severe force. Do not use these procedures to
adjust 3 Series gears.

292(S)/392(S)/492(S)/592(S) Series
Manufactured By Sheppard*

These Gears Have
The Code Located Here

Back Side Of Gear

M Series - Series 3
Manufactured By Sheppard*

Series 3 Gears Have
The Code Located Here

292 392 492
592 292S
SB1 CG5 SG3
U3 SCA5

392S
SCT3
SHA4
SHW6

492S
SAF5
SAG5

592S
ST5

Installation Procedures
Poppet (Axle Stop) Adjustment
Use the following instruction to set the axle stops on your steering gear
and ensure proper operation.

Installation Procedures
Poppet (Axle Stop) Adjustment
Use the following instruction to set the axle stops on your steering gear
and ensure proper operation.
1. Install steering gear on vehicle.
2. Install pressure and return lines.
3. Install lines to slave gear (if applicable).
4. Install Pitman arm on sector shaft lining up timing marks on arm
and shaft.
5. Install steering wheel yoke and secure.
6. Top off power steering reservoir to “full”.
7. Lift front axle off the ground.

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