Service Bulletin
ADLSD Suspensions
ADLSD Shim and Spacer Installation, Bushing
Inspection and Equalizing Blade Wear
Introduction

May 2017

Figure 1

Neway®, a SAF-HOLLAND® division, has identified some
suspension installation and monitoring issues on the ADLSD-120
suspension used on 29' Gillig buses manufactured between
2007 and 2017. The following provides information on correct
shim/spacer locations, bushing inspection, equalizing beam
blade out of service wear criteria and bushing shim installation
to extend the service life of the suspension.

Model Identification
The serial tag is found on the underside of the transverse beam
(Figure 1). The serial tag contains important suspension
information including the part number (Figure 2). The
affected part numbers are as follows:


33100270



33100295



33100320

SERIAL NUMBER TAG (UNDERSIDE OF THE TRANSVERSE BEAM)

Figure 2

Bushing Inspection
Suspension bushing inspection is required during regularly
scheduled preventative maintenance. If any of the pivot, axle
adapter, or transverse beam bushings appear to be worn showing
permanent core displacement it is recommended to replace the
bushings. The allowable radial bushing core displacement is
0.20" (5.0 mm) (Figure 3). The service kit shown on Page 6 was
created for Gillig ADLSD bushing replacement.
IMPORTANT: The use of oil-based lubricants, brake fluid
or never-seez® will lead to degradation of
bushing rubber resulting in accelerated wear
out or separation from core. SAF-HOLLAND
recommends International Products P80 or
similar “rubber friendly” products to aid in
bushing insertion.

Figure 3
NEW BUSHING

WORN BUSHING

CORE
DISPLACEMENT

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Service Bulletin
Shim and Spacer Installation
Figure 4 shows the correct placement for both the C-Shaped
washer and the plastic shim.

Figure 5
R .57
(14.5 mm)

IMPORTANT: The use of additional washers or shims in any
other locations than shown will restrict the
suspension movement which could lead to
blade failure.

Equalizing Beam Blade Wear
During a regularly scheduled preventative maintenance inspection,
inspect the equalizing beam blades for wear at all connection
points. Some surface wear is acceptable and is only considered
excessive if the wear is deeper than .06" (1.6 mm) from the
normal surface. If the wear is deemed excessive, equalizing beam
blade replacement is recommended. Determine the equalizing
beam type (fixed or adjustable) to determine which service kit to
use (Figure 5).
NOTE: If your suspension has a welded alignment, the
replacement will be a non-welded alignment style
blades and include an alignment collar (Figure 6).
Service kits shown on pages 4 and 5 were created
for Gillig ADLSD blade replacement.
The following replacement instructions are to be used in
conjunction with XL-AK400-01 to ensure safety.

Figure 4

90015113
ADJUSTABLE BLADE
WELDED ALIGNMENT
(REPLACED BY 90015140)
1.61
(41.0 mm)

90015140
ADJUSTABLE BLADE
NON-WELDED ALIGNMENT

ø1.81
(46.0 mm)

90015115
FIXED BLADE

ø1.14
(29.0 mm)

Figure 6

PLASTIC SHIM

C-SHAPED WASHER

ALIGNMENT COLLAR

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Service Bulletin
Equalizing Beam Blade Replacement
Following all general safety precautions and procedures described in
XL-AK400-01, remove all equalizing beam blade fasteners. Discard
both blades, pivot shim and all fasteners. Retain C-Shaped washer
for future use.

Figure 7

FRAME BRACKET

IMPORTANT: SAF-HOLLAND recommends that all equalizing
beam bushings be replaced at this time.
Prior to replacing equalizing beam blades, measure all
connection points as illustrated (Figure 7).
IMPORTANT: Measurement should not include bushing
core offset and should be outside widths of
castings as close to bushing receptacle edges
as possible.

AXLE ADAPTER

If the axle adapter is greater than .25" (6.4 mm) wider than other
attachement points a bushing shim kit is required. Refer to Page 7
for bushing shim service kit and shim location.
NOTE: The purpose of the shim is to get the frame bracket,
axle adapter and transverse beam connections within
.25" (6.4 mm) or less measured across their widths.

TRANSVERSE BEAM

Bushing shims are to be clamped between bushing core and
equalizing beam blades.
Reinstall new components and tighten fasteners so all components
are secure, but do not tighten to torque specifications.
IMPORTANT: SAF-HOLLAND recommends that the suspension
be set to ride height ± .25" (± 6.4 mm) prior
to tightening fasteners to required torque to
prevent bushing windup.
Torque all new fasteners, with the exception of the adjustable
pivot fastener to 800-850 ft-lb. (1085-1153 N•m). Torque
adjustable pivot fastener after axle alignment is completed to
specifications above.
IMPORTANT: Axle track must be centered within ± .13"
(± 3.2 mm) when measured at ride height.

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7

3
1

2

3
8

7

9
8

1

7

2
8

8
5

6
3

4

ADJUSTABLE BEAM: 48100665, SRK-799
ITEM

DESCRIPTION

PART NUMBER

1 Beam, Equalizing – ADJ
90015140
2 Block, Alignment
90008268
3 Bushing
90008191
4 Bushing
90008241
5 Bolt, Hex – 1.13-7 x 7.5 GR 8
93004541
6 Bolt, Hex – 1.13-7 x 7 GR 8
93004529
7 Nut, Hex – 1.13-7 GR C
93400506
8 Washer, Flat – 1.13 Narrow
93600174
9 Shim, Pivot
90036268
10 Service Bulletin (Not Shown)
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NOTE: This kit services one side of the suspension ONLY.

QTY.
2
2
3
1
1
3
4
8
1
1

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6

5

2
2

1

6

1

5

7
6

6

5

6

4
4

2
3

FIXED BEAM: 48100666, SRK-800
ITEM

DESCRIPTION

PART NUMBER

1 Beam, Equalizing – FIXED
90015115
2 Bushing
90008191
3 Bushing
90008241
4 Bolt, Hex – 1.13-7 x 7 GR 8
93004529
5 Nut, Hex – 1.13-7 GR C
93400506
93600174
6 Washer, Flat – 1.13 Narrow
7 Shim, Pivot
90036268
8 Service Bulletin (Not Shown)
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NOTE: This kit services one side of the suspension ONLY.

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QTY.
2
3
1
4
4
8
1
1

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5

1
1
6

5

6

5

6
6

4
4

1
2

BUSHING KIT: 48100667, SRK-801
ITEM

DESCRIPTION

ADJUSTABLE BLADE
PART NUMBER

1 Bushing
90008191
2 Bushing
90008241
3 Bolt, Hex – 1.13-7 x 7.5 GR 8
93004541
4 Bolt, Hex – 1.13-7 x 7 GR 8
93004529
5 Nut, Hex – 1.13-7 GR C
93400506
93600174
6 Washer, Flat – 1.13 Narrow
7 Service Bulletin (Not Shown)
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NOTE: This kit services BOTH sides of the suspension.

QTY.
6
2
1
7
8
16
1

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3

6

Service Bulletin

1

1

1
1

BUSHING SHIM KIT: 48100668, SRK-802
ITEM

DESCRIPTION

PART NUMBER

90036309
1 Spacer, Bushing
2 Service Bulletin (Not Shown)
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NOTE: This kit services BOTH sides of the suspension.

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QTY.
8
1

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in the original component assembly.
SAF-HOLLAND Original Parts are tested and designed to provide
maximum performance and durability. Will-fits, look-alikes or, worse
yet, counterfeit parts will only limit the performance potential and
could possibly void SAF-HOLLAND’s warranty. Always be sure to spec
SAF-HOLLAND Original Parts when servicing your
SAF-HOLLAND product.

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