Specifications

shall have a case hardened threaded bushing installed with lubrication counter bore and lubrication land
off cross bore with grease fitting. The spring capacity shall be rated at 21,500 pounds.
STEERING COLUMN/ WHEEL
The cab shall include a Douglas Autotech steering column which shall include a seven (7) position tilt, a
2.25 inch telescopic adjustment, and an 18.00 inch, two (2) spoke steering wheel located at the driver’s
position. The steering wheel shall be covered with black polyurethane foam padding.
The steering column shall contain a horn button, self-canceling turn signal switch, four-way hazard
switch and headlamp dimmer switch.
ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL INDICATOR
The power steering fluid shall be monitored electronically and shall send a signal to activate an audible
alarm and visual warning in the instrument panel when fluid level falls below normal.
POWER STEERING PUMP
The hydraulic power steering pump shall be a TRW PS and shall be gear driven from the engine. The
pump shall be a balanced, positive displacement, sliding vane type.
FRONT AXLE CRAMP ANGLE
The chassis shall have a front axle cramp angle of 50-degrees to the left and 45-degrees to the right.
POWER STEERING GEAR
The power steering gear shall be a TRW model TAS 65 with an assist cylinder.
CHASSIS ALIGNMENT
The chassis frame rails shall be measured to insure the length is correct and cross checked to make sure
they run parallel and are square to each other. The front and rear axles shall be laser aligned. The front
tires and wheels shall be aligned and toe-in set on the front tires by the chassis manufacturer.
REAR AXLE
The rear axle shall be a Meritor model RS-25-160 single drive axle. The axle shall include precision
forged, single reduction differential gearing, and shall have a fire service rated capacity of 27,000
pounds.