NHTSA ID Number: 10110511
Manufacturer Communication Number: SMB121_C
Summary
Service Manual Bulletin – Front and Rear Axle Fasteners.
10 Affected Products
Vehicle
NEW FLYER | XCELSIOR | 2008-2017 |
SMB-121C
ISSUE DATE: Feb 19 2015
Front & Rear Axle Fastener Replacements
1 – FRONT AXLE & SUSPENSION
2 – REAR AXLE & SUSPENSION
This service bulletin is to inform you of additional MAN (OEM) fasteners that must be replaced with new items anytime they are removed or loosened on the front and rear axles of your New Flyer vehicle. Only affected areas within the service manual that pertain to the change are shown.
This information supersedes all other related information within your New Flyer Service Manuals. Make this Service Manual Bulletin available to service personnel to inform them of changed information.
SMB121 dated May 14 2013 has been revised to:
❒ Revised information for the Rear Axles, HY-1336 & HY-1350 caliper carrier bolt torquing procedure not to exceed 130°
SMB121 dated Dec 19 2012 has been revised to:
❒ Correct information provided for the Front Axle, VOK-07 center link and tie rod end fasteners.
❒ Add information for the Rear Axles, HY-1336 & HY-1350 caliper carrier fastener replacement.
❒ Add information for the Rear Axles, HY-1350 axle shaft bolt replacement.
❒ Add information for the Rear Axles, HY-1336 & HY-1350 caliper carrier bolt torquing procedure.
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SERVICE MANUAL BULLETIN
This Service Manual Bulletin is prepared by the Publications Department of New Flyer Industries
Canada ULC. This Service Manual Bulletin supplements existing information in your New Flyer
Service Manual. Refer to details below.
The New Flyer vehicles described in this manual may be protected by one or more
patents and design applications or registrations in the United States and Canada,
and in other countries. Refer to “Vehicle Patent Information” in this manual.
Copyright © 2015 New Flyer Industries Canada ULC
ISSUE DATE: Feb 19 2015
SMB-121C
APPLICABILITY
VEHICLE LENGTH 30ft. 35ft. 40ft. 60ft. ALL
VEHICLE TYPE High Floor Low Floor Invero® Xcelsior® ALL
FUEL TYPE
Diesel Electric CNG LNG
ALL
Diesel/Electric Gas/Electric Fuel Cell
SUBJECT Front & Rear Axle Fastener Replacements
SECTION TITLE 1 – FRONT AXLE & SUSPENSION
2 – REAR AXLE & SUSPENSION
INITIAL DETAILS This service bulletin is to inform you of additional MAN (OEM) fasteners
that must be replaced with new items anytime they are removed or loosened
on the front and rear axles of your New Flyer vehicle. Only affected
areas within the service manual that pertain to the change are shown.
This information supersedes all other related information within your
New Flyer Service Manuals. Make this Service Manual Bulletin available
to service personnel to inform them of changed information.
REV B DETAILS SMB121 dated Dec 19 2012 has been revised to:
❒ Correct information provided for the Front Axle, VOK-07 center
link and tie rod end fasteners.
❒ Add information for the Rear Axles, HY-1336 & HY-1350 caliper
carrier fastener replacement.
❒ Add information for the Rear Axles, HY-1350 axle shaft bolt
replacement.
❒ Add information for the Rear Axles, HY-1336 & HY-1350 caliper
carrier bolt torquing procedure.
REV C DETAILS SMB121 dated May 14 2013 has been revised to:
❒ Revised information for the Rear Axles, HY-1336 & HY-1350
caliper carrier bolt torquing procedure not to exceed 130°
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SMB-121C
The New Flyer vehicles described in this manual may be protected by one or more
patents and design applications or registrations in the United States and Canada,
and in other countries. Refer to “Vehicle Patent Information” in this manual.
Copyright © 2015 New Flyer Industries Canada ULC
1. Front & Rear Axle Fastener
Replacements
The following table outlines additional disposal
and replacement requirements for
front and rear axle fasteners.
☞NOTE:
Refer to your New Flyer Service Manual for
additional installation information.
Front Axle V8-65L
Illustration Description Procedure
Steering Arm Installation
Item 1 – Hex or Socket Head
Bolt
Discard and replace Item 1 with
new. Torque to 590 ft-lb. (800 Nm)
on Hex Head Bolts and 500 ft-lb.
(680 Nm) on Socket Head Bolts.
Tie Rod Arm Installation
Item 2 – Hex or Socket Head
Bolt
Discard and replace Item 2 with
new. Torque to 590 ft-lb. (800 Nm)
on Hex Head Bolts and 500 ft-lb.
(680 Nm) on Socket Head Bolts.
Rear Axle HP-1352
Illustration Description Procedure
Planetary Gear Housing
Installation
Item 1 – Retaining Bolts
Discard and replace Item 1 with
new. Torque to 55 ft-lb. (75 Nm).
Planetary Gear Carrier
Assembly
Item 2 – Flange Bolts
Discard and replace Item 2 with
new. Torque to 163 to 192 ft-lb.
(220 to 260 Nm).
Differential Carrier Installation
Item 1 – Bolts
Discard and replace Item 1 with
new. Torque to 125 to 140 ft-lb.
(170 to 190 Nm).
Pinion Carrier Installation
Item 2 – Bolts
Discard and replace Item 2 with
new. Torque to 144 to 155 ft-lb.
(195 to 210 Nm).
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SMB-121C
The New Flyer vehicles described in this manual may be protected by one or more
patents and design applications or registrations in the United States and Canada,
and in other countries. Refer to “Vehicle Patent Information” in this manual.
Copyright © 2015 New Flyer Industries Canada ULC
Rear Axle HP-1352 cont’d
Illustration Description Procedure
Differential Gear Installation
Item 1 – Bolts
Discard and replace Item 1 with
new. Torque to 192 to 207 ft-lb.
(260 to 280 Nm).
Differential Gear Installation
Item 1 – Bolts
Discard and replace Item 1 with
new. Torque to 170 to 184 ft-lb.
(230 to 250 Nm).
Brake Anchor Plate
Disassembly
Items 1 & 2 – Bolts
Discard and replace Items 1 & 2
with new. Torque to 313 ft-lb.
(425 Nm).
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The New Flyer vehicles described in this manual may be protected by one or more
patents and design applications or registrations in the United States and Canada,
and in other countries. Refer to “Vehicle Patent Information” in this manual.
Copyright © 2015 New Flyer Industries Canada ULC
Front Axle VOK-07
Illustration Description Procedure
Center Link & Tie Rod Ends
Installation
Item 1 – Self-Locking Nut
Discard and replace Item 1 with
new. Torque to 221 ft-lb. (300 Nm).
Rear Axle HY-1336
Illustration Description Procedure
Axle Shaft Installation
Item 1 – Hex Head Bolt
Discard and replace Item 1 with
new. Torque to 266 ft-lb. (360 Nm).
Input Flange Installation
Item 1 – 12-Point Nut
Discard and replace Item 1 with
new. Torque to 701 ft-lb. (950 Nm).
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SMB-121C
The New Flyer vehicles described in this manual may be protected by one or more
patents and design applications or registrations in the United States and Canada,
and in other countries. Refer to “Vehicle Patent Information” in this manual.
Copyright © 2015 New Flyer Industries Canada ULC
Rear Axle HY-1336 & HY-1350
Illustration Description Procedure
Axle Shaft Installation
Item 1 – Hex Head Bolt
Discard and replace Item 1 with
new. Torque to 266 ft-lb. (360 Nm).
Caliper Carrier Installation
Item 1 – Hex Head Bolt
Discard and replace Item 1 with
new.
Caliper Carrier Bolt Torquing 1. Install six new M18 Hex Head
Mounting Bolts. Tighten the six
bolts in an altenating pattern to
an initial torque of 184 ft-lb.
(250 Nm).
2. Mark a line on the head of the
bolt indicating the vertical
position.
3. Final torque to 288 ft-lb.
(390 Nm).
4. Remove the torque wrench and
note the angular movement of
the bolt head from vertical. The
angle that the bolt head (or
torque wrench) has travelled
must be at least 10° but not
exceed 130°.
☞NOTE:
If the bolt does not travel the
required angle from initial torque to
final torque, then replace with a
new bolt and repeat procedure.
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SMB121_C
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