U-Bolt Torque Checking, Freightliner Spring

sb mm 32.04.001

Check the U-bolt torque of both the front and rear axles.

Notice: Failure to retorque the U-bolt nuts could result in spring breakage and abnormal tire wear.

In a diagonal pattern, tighten all 5/8–18 U-bolt nuts 205 lbf·ft (278 N·m); tighten all 3/4–16 U-bolt nuts 300 lbf·ft (407 N·m); and tighten all 7/8–14 U-bolt nuts 460 lbf·f (624 N·m).

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Document Number: 0000120250
Manual Publication Date: 2025-01-08
Topic Publication Date: 2024-11-18