TRUCK SERVICE MANUAL
FRAMES
FRAMES
INDEX
Subject
Page
ALIGNMENT:
Axle Alignment with Frame.................................................................................................... 448
Method of Checking .............................................................................................................. 448
BOLT SPECIFICATIONS AND TORQUES ....................................................................................... 451
GENERAL .......................................................................................................................................... 448
IDENTIFICATION ............................................................................................................................... 448
REPAIR AND REINFORCEMENTS (Aluminum Alloy Frames) ......................................................... 451
REPAIR AND REINFORCEMENTS (Heat Treated Frames):
Drilling.................................................................................................................................... 453
Frame Reinforcements .......................................................................................................... 453
Frame Straightening .............................................................................................................. 453
Preparation of Frame for Repairs.......................................................................................... 451
Welding ................................................................................................................................. 453
REPAIR AND REINFORCEMENTS (Non-Heat Treated Frames):
Cutting ................................................................................................................................... 448
Frame Reinforcements .......................................................................................................... 448
Frame Straightening .............................................................................................................. 451
Positioning of Frame ............................................................................................................. 451
Preparation of Frame for Repair ........................................................................................... 450
Riveting.................................................................................................................................. 450
Welding ................................................................................................................................. 453
TYPES OF FRAMES.......................................................................................................................... 448
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