The information in this publication contains parts lists, safety information, product specifications, features, proper maintenance and rebuild instructions for the AIRTEK, SOFTEK/COMTEK Suspensions and the STEERTEK axle.

A Technical Procedure Quiz is included in the last section of this publication.

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Table of Contents

 
  Section 1  Introduction
(157 KB)
3
 
Section 2  Product Description
(361 KB)
4
 
Section 3  Important Safety Notice
(130 KB)
6
 
Section 4  Parts List
(1.01 MB)
 
       AIRTEK™ 10
       SOFTEK and COMTEK™ 14
 
Section 5  Towing Procedure
(225 KB)
18
 
Section 6  Preventive Maintenance
(465 KB)
 
       Lubrication 22
       Visual Inspection 24
       Tire Inspection 25
       Shock Absorber Inspection 28
       Thrust Washer Inspection 30
       Axle Wrap Inspection 31
       King Pin Bushing Inspection 31
       Steering Knuckle Inspection 33
       Tie Rod End Inspection 34
 
Section 7  Alignment and Adjustments
(786 KB)
 
       Inspection Prior to Alignment 35
       Front Wheel Alignment 36
       Spring Eye Re-torque 39
       Ride Height 41
       Height Control Valve Test 42
       Toe Setting 44
       Steering Stop 46
       Alignment Definitions 47
 
Section 8  Special Tools
(132 KB)
 
       King Pin Bushing Tools 51
       Steel Leaf Spring Eye Tools 52
 
Section 9 (part 1)  Component Replacement
(1.47 MB)
 
       Height Control Valve 53
       Air Spring 55
       Front Leaf Spring Hanger 57
       Rear Spring Hanger 58
       Thrust Washer & Rear Hanger Clamp 60
       Airtek Front Leaf Spring 62
       Front Spring Eye Bushing 65
       Shock Absorber 67
       Bottom Axle Wrap 68
       Top Axle Wrap 69
Section 9 (part 2)
(1.44 MB)
 
       Front Axle Assembly 72
       Steering Knuckle  
 
Disassembly
78
 
King Pin Preparation &
Measurement
79
 
King Pin Bushing Removal
82
 
Steering Knuckle Bore
Measurement
83
 
King Pin Bushing Installation
84
 
King Pin Bushing Reaming
85
 
King Pin Seal Installation
87
 
Assembly
88
       Tie Rod End and Cross Tube 91
 
Section 10  Plumbing Diagram
(142 KB)
 
       AIRTEK 93
 
Appendix
(1.52 MB)
 
       A: Trouble Shooting Matrix  
            AIRTEK A-1
            SOFTEK and COMTEK A-2
       B: AIRTEK Torque Specifications A-3
 
      C: Front Wheel Alignment Specifications
 
            AIRTEK A-5
            SOFTEK and COMTEK A-6
       D: Important References A-7
 
  Technical Procedure Publication Quiz   
(25.5 KB)
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