Specifications

Introduction
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Axle Design Variation: Indicates axle
design level or variation, (e.g., RS-23-
161 has a thicker wall housing than
RS-23-160).
Differential Type: Differential size. Larger
numbers indicate a higher GCW rated differ-
ential; this is, larger ring gear, etc
Gearing Type:
1 = Single Speed
Nominal Axle Load Rating (GAWR): In thousands of pounds. Individual
forward and rear axles of a tandem set (D, N, P) are rated as single axles.
A tandem set (T) is rated as the combination of the two axles.
Axle Type
D = Forward-Rear Axle of a Drive Tandem with Inter-Axle Differential
N = Forward-Rear Axle of a Drive Tandem without Inter-Axle Differential
P = Forward-Rear Axle of a Drive Tandem with Inter-Axle Differential and Pump
T = Tandem Drive Axle Set
Meritor
Refer to Figure 2.4 for an explanation of the model axle.
INFORMATION OF IDENTICATION THE MODEL AXLE AN THE IDENTIFICATION TAG
M D - 2 3 - 1 6 0