Freightliner Spring Tandem Suspension Equalizer Bushing Check

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  1. Block the frame up enough to take the weight of the chassis off of the springs. Attempt to move the equalizer up and down, by using a pry bar between the top of the equalizer and the top of the equalizer bracket. Apply hand-pressure only. See Fig.. If movement at the center of the equalizer exceeds 1/8 inch (3 mm), replace the equalizer bushings.

    • Measure the change in gap at this point.

    1. Equalizer Bracket

    2. Equalizer

    3. Pry Bar

    Fig. 1, Side View of the Equalizer

    • 1/8 inch (3 mm) Clearance

    1. Frame Fasteners

    2. Frame Rail

    3. Pry Bar

    4. Equalizer

    5. Equalizer Bracket

    Fig. 2, Top View of the Equalizer

  2. With the vehicle unloaded, attempt to move the equalizer side to side using a pry bar between the equalizer and frame rail. Apply hand-pressure only. See Fig.. If clearance between the equalizer assembly and any frame component or fastener is less than 1/8 inch (3 mm), replace the equalizer bushings.
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Parent topic: Suspension Inspecting
Document Number: 0000120240
Manual Publication Date: 2025-02-11
Topic Publication Date: 2024-11-06