How to adjust ride height on a Freightliner?

I place one end of the stick against the bottom of the frame rail and adjust the height control valve until the opposite end of the stick is centered on the shock absorber bolt. That is all there is to adjusting your ride height control valves. It gets easier after a few times.

How tall is the front axle on a Freightliner coach?

My coach has the AS120 front axle which means the proper height is 10 inches, measured from the bottom of the frame rail to the center of the shock absorber bolt. The rear axle is the AD200-RS17/19 its ride height is 9 3/4 inches again measured from the bottom of the frame rail to the center of the shock absorber bolt.

How do you adjust the intake valve height?

To adjust the intake valves, insert a 0

What are the dimensions of a Freightliner FL60?

Transmissions are supplied by manufacturers such as Eaton Fuller, Allison and Mercedes-Benz. Hydraulic brakes are standard for the Freightliner FL60. The FL60’s box compartment range is 22 to 24 feet long by 96 to 102 inches wide. The vehicle weight starts at 25,500 pounds empty. The truck has 22½-inch aluminum wheels.

How to adjust intake valve height in Series 60?

Intake Valve Adjustment Loosen the locknut, and turn the adjusting set screw until the feeler gage produces an even smooth pull between the valve stem and valve button. Torque the locknut to 41 – 47 N·m (30 – 35 lb·ft) and remove the feeler gage. Reinsert the feeler gage to ensure that the adjustment did not change when the locknut was tightened.

How do you adjust the feeler gage on a valve?

Loosen the locknut, and turn the adjusting set screw until the feeler gage produces an even smooth pull between the valve stem and valve button. Torque the locknut to 41 – 47 N·m (30 – 35 lb·ft) and remove the feeler gage. Reinsert the feeler gage to ensure that the adjustment did not change when the locknut was tightened.

How to adjust ride height on a Freightliner?