Astra HD9 Euro3 Service Manual
USE AND MAINTENANCE
Euro 3
GB
HANDBOOK
USE AND MAINTENANCE
Euro 3
GB
HANDBOOK
The company ASTRA VE I COLI INDUSTRIAL I reserves the righttomakeany modifications to vehicles for technical or commercial reasons at any time; the in f orm a tion , description s and illustrations contained in this publication are therefore correct at the time going to
press.
This Use and Maintenance Handbook deals with optional equipme nt which cannot be present on your vehicle, and alternative equipment
as well (e.g. mechanical and automatic gearbox).
Moreover, the regulations in force in certain countries affect the standard equipment of the vehicle.
This publication could therefore contain information and illustrations not corresponding to the vehicle version provided on a particular market.
ASTRA Veicoli Industriali
Product Logistics
Via Caorsana, 79 --- 29100 PIACENZA (Italy)
Tel. 0523/5431 --- Fax 0523/543459
Print cat. A3502196
First edition - DECEMBER 2011
Second edition - FEBRUARY 2012
Prepared by SIPAL S.p.A. --- Torino (Italy)
Reproduction, whether total or partial, of the text and illustrations is strictly forbidden.
HD9 Euro3
I
Introduction VII....................................
After sales service VIII..............................
Warning IX........................................
TECHNICAL DATA 1-1.........................
Position of vehicle identification data plates 1-3.........
Model identification plate 1-3.........................
Imprinting of the vehicle chassis 1-3..................
Vehicle identification plate 1-3........................
Chassis punching 1-4...............................
Vehicle registration number 1-4.......................
Vehicle identification plate 1-5........................
Engine 1-6........................................
Main specifications 1-6..............................
Manual transmission 1-9............................
Clutch 1-9.........................................
Gear shift 1-9......................................
Ratios 1-9.........................................
T ransfer distributor 1-10............................
Axles 1-11.......................................
Front steering axle 1-11............................
Front steering drive axle 9 ton 1-11...................
Front steering drive axle 10 ton 1-11..................
Single rear drive axle 1-12..........................
Tandem rear drive axles 1-12........................
Brakes (simplex without ABS) 1-13...................
Brakes (duplex with ABS) 1-14......................
ABS 1-14........................................
Tyr e s 1 - 1 5........................................
Suspension 1-16..................................
Steering 1-17.....................................
Vehicles without auxiliary cylinder 1-17...............
Vehicles with auxiliary cylinder 1-17..................
Electrical system 1-18..............................
Chassis 1-19.....................................
Standard fuel tank 1-19............................
Oversize fuel tank 1-19.............................
Tightening torques 1-20............................
Vehicle outfitting 1-22..............................
Keys 1-22........................................
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE 1-23..............
General instructions for correct use of the vehicle 1-25..
Rangeofuseoftheengine 1-28.....................
Left hand drive vehicles 1-29........................
Cab-external 1-29.................................
External lighting 1-30..............................
Front lights 1-30..................................
Rear lights 1-31...................................
Doors 1-32.......................................
Central locking remote control 1-34..................
Replacing remote control battery 1-35................
Driver’s seat 1-36.................................
Internal lighting device 1-38.........................
Upper dashboard 1-38.............................
External rear view mirrors 1-39......................
Mirror selection and handling 1-40...................
Seats 1-42.......................................
Fore and aft adjustment 1-42........................
Cushion angle adjustment 1-42.....................
Seat suspension adjustment 1-42....................
Springing system adjustment 1-43...................
Height adjustment 1-43............................
Backrest angle adjustment 1-43.....................
Seat belts 1-44...................................
Electric window control 1-46........................
Electric window risers control 1-46...................
Hatch 1-47.......................................
Compartments 1-48...............................
Dashboard 1-48..................................
Upper dashboard 1-48.............................
Door 1-49........................................
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Tunnel 1-49......................................
Seat 1-49........................................
Rear wall 1-49....................................
Accessories - devices 1-50.........................
Sun blind tabs 1-50................................
Grip handle 1-50..................................
Coat hook 1-50...................................
Cigar lighter 1-50..................................
Ashtray 1-50......................................
12Volt current socket 1-50..........................
Controls 1-51....................................
Controls on dashboard 1-51........................
Module holder dashboard controls 1-52..............
Steering wheel position control 1-53..................
Accelerator 1-54..................................
Service brake 1-54................................
Clutch 1-54.......................................
Manual transmission control 1-55....................
All vehicles 1-56..................................
Instruments 1-56..................................
Instrument panel 1-56..............................
Functions of instrument panel keys 1-58..............
Warning lights panel A details 1-59...................
Warning lights panel B details 1-60...................
Warning lights panel C details 1-61..................
Warning lights on dashboard 1-62...................
Control operation 1-64.............................
Position and headlight controls 1-64..................
Headlight control 1-64.............................
Direction indicator control 1-65......................
Horn 1-65........................................
Windscreen washer/wiper control 1-66...............
Ignition switch 1-67................................
Engine braking control - Vehicles without
intarder 1-67.....................................
Engine braking control - Vehicles with intarder 1-67.....
Cruise control 1-68................................
Hazard light control 1-69...........................
Exhaust brake pre-selection 1-69....................
Courtesy light switch 1-70..........................
Electro-pneumatic horn pre-selection 1-70............
Swivelling light control 1-71.........................
Work light 1-71...................................
Rear fog light 1-71.................................
Fog light control 1-72..............................
Electric battery isolator control 1-72..................
ASR off command 1-73............................
ABS off command 1-74............................
Distributor-reducer (transfer) 1-75....................
Differential lock control (2 axle vehicles) 1-76..........
Reat longitudinal distributor and transverse
differential lock (4x4 vehicles only) 1-76...............
Rear transverse differential lock
(4x2 vehicles only) 1-76............................
Differential lock control (3-4 axle vehicles) 1-77........
Interaxle longitudinal differential lock and rear
transverse differential lock 1-77......................
Longitudinal distributor differenital lock
(6x6, 8x6 and 8x8 vehicles only) 1-77.................
Power take off control 1-80.........................
Multipower PTO on flywheel 1-81....................
P.T.O. manual transmission 1-82.....................
Tachometric simulator 1-83.........................
Heating and ventilation 1-85........................
Climate control system air vents 1-85.................
Climate controls 1-86..............................
Most common control position 1-88..................
Auxiliary heater (WEBASTO) 1-92....................
Auxiliary heater control panel 1-93...................
Operation of the heater with key-off without
programming 1-95................................
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Operation of the heater with key-on without
programming 1-96................................
Use of the vehicle 1-97.............................
Precautions for the initial period of use 1-97...........
General checks 1-97...............................
Refuelling 1-98...................................
Starting engine 1-99...............................
Checks before starting 1-99.........................
Starting from the driver’s cabin 1-100.................
Starting from engine bay 1-101......................
Tow starting 1-101.................................
Emergency electrical power 1-102...................
Cold start 1-104...................................
Starting with heater 1-105..........................
Stopping engine 1-106.............................
Stopping from drivers cabin 1-106...................
Stopping from engine bay 1-106.....................
Manual transmission vehicles 1-109..................
Starting the vehicle 1-109...........................
Driving the vehicle 1-110...........................
Gearbox 1-112....................................
Gearbox control 1-112.............................
Operating the clutch 1-113..........................
Splitter control 1-114...............................
Stopping the vehicle 1-115.........................
All vehicles 1-117.................................
Speed programmer 1-117..........................
Engine idle speed adjustment / memorising 1-117.....
Vehicle speed (cruise control) adjustment /
memorising 1-119.................................
Enable 1-121.....................................
Changing setting 1-122............................
Tip Function 1-122................................
Ramp Function 1-122..............................
Permanent disable 1-123...........................
Temporary disable 1-123...........................
Engine brake control selection
(vehicles without intarder) 1-124.....................
Engine brake and intarder control selection
(vehicles fitted with intarder) 1-126...................
Vehicle parking 1-129..............................
Parking brake 1-130...............................
Parking brake - vehicles without trailer 1-130..........
Parking brake - vehicle with trailer 1-131..............
Parking brake efficiency check 1-131.................
Additional parking brake 1-132......................
A.B.S. Anti-lock braking system 1-133................
Semi-trailer coupling 1-134.........................
Coupling 1-134...................................
Check closure 1-135...............................
Uncoupling 1-135.................................
ABS coupling (if foreseen) 1-135....................
Pivoting fifth wheel 1-136
Trailer hooking - I type 1-137........................
Trailer hooking - II type 1-138.......................
Norms for towing trailer / semi-trailer 1-139............
T railer coupling 1-140..............................
Semi-trailer coupling 1-140.........................
Ladder 1-140.....................................
Towing the vehicle 1-141...........................
Wheel change 1-146...............................
Diagnostics - Vehicle 1-151.........................
Quick guide to the most common problem 1-151......
Quick guide to most common problems - Vehicles
steering system with steering emergency circuit
without auxiliary cylinder 1-151......................
Quick guide to most common problems - Vehicles
steering system with steering emergency circuit
with auxiliary cylinder 1-152.........................
Diagnostics - Control systems 1-153.................
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MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 1-155......
Introduction 1-157.................................
Opening radiator grill 1-158.........................
Tilting the cab 1-159...............................
Lifting the cab 1-159...............................
Lowering the cab 1-160............................
Main levels check 1-162............................
Check engine oil level 1-162........................
Check engine coolant level 1-163....................
Check windshield washer level 1-163.................
Engine 1-164.....................................
Changing engine oil 1-164..........................
Replacing engine oil filter F2B 1-166.................
Replacing engine oil filter F3B 1-167.................
Engine oil vapour filter change 1-168.................
Accessory drive belts check 1-169...................
Intake-exhaust valve play adjustment 1-170...........
Injector-pump pre-load adjustment 1-170.............
VGT actuator grease application procedure 1-170......
Fuel feed system 1-171............................
Bleed fuel tank condensation water 1-171.............
Fuel tank water drain 1-172.........................
Purging water from fuel decanter 1-172...............
Replacing fuel filters 1-173..........................
Replacing fuel decanter filter 1-174...................
Fuel circuit bleeding 1-175..........................
Intake system 1-176...............................
Intake system seal check 1-176.....................
Turbocompressor lubrication check 1-176.............
Intercooler external cleaning 1-176...................
Main filter element cleaning/change 1-177............
Safety secondary filter element replacement 1-178.....
Replacing the VGT piloting hoses filtering
element 1-179....................................
Cooling system 1-180..............................
Replacing engine coolant 1-181.....................
Checking antifreeze concentration 1-182..............
Clutch 1-183......................................
Check clutch disengagement 1-183..................
Oil level check 1-183...............................
Changing the hydraulic fluid 1-184...................
Air bleeding 1-184.................................
Multipower PTO 1-185.............................
Oil level check 1-185...............................
Oil change 1-186..................................
ZF NMV 221 power take off 1-187....................
Oil level check/change 1-187........................
Oil filter change 1-187..............................
Gearbox 1-188....................................
Oil level check 1-188...............................
Oil change 1-189..................................
Distributor-transfer (transfer) - type I 1-190............
Oil level check 1-190...............................
Oil change 1-191..................................
Distributor-transfer (transfer) - type II 1-192............
Checking oil level 1-192............................
Changing oil 1-193................................
Transmission shafts 1-194..........................
Greasing 1-194...................................
Axles 1-195......................................
Front axle 1-195...................................
Check differential oil level 1-195.....................
Differential oil change 1-195........................
Hub oil level check 1-196...........................
Hub oil change 1-197..............................
Front axle - 10 ton version / K version 1-198...........
Checking differential oil level 1-198...................
Changing differential oil 1-198.......................
Checking oil hub level 1-199........................
Changing hub oil 1-200............................
Front intermediate axle 1-201.......................
Check differential oil level 1-201.....................
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Differential oil change 1-201........................
Hub oil level check/change 1-201....................
Rear intermediate axle 1-202........................
Oil level check 1-202...............................
Changing oil 1-203................................
Rear axle 1-204...................................
Oil level check 1-204...............................
Changing oil 1-205................................
Suspensions 1-206................................
Leaf spring pins greasing 1-206.....................
Carriage pin greasing on 3 and 4-axle vehicles 1-207...
Steering system 1-208.............................
Oil level check 1-208...............................
Changing the hydraulic oil - Vehicles without
auxiliary cylinder 1-209.............................
Dumping 1-209...................................
Filling 1-209......................................
Bleeding off air 1-210..............................
Changing the hydraulic oil for - Vehicles with
auxiliary cylinder 1-211.............................
Dumping 1-211...................................
Filling 1-211......................................
Bleeding off air 1-212..............................
Replacing oil filter 1-213............................
Stub axle greasing 1-214...........................
Steering linkage grease application 1-215.............
Front wheel toe-in check 1-216......................
Front wheel toe-in check 1-217......................
Compressed air system 1-218.......................
Tank visual inspection 1-218........................
Air drier functionality check 1-219....................
Air dryer filter change 1-220.........................
Braking system 1-221..............................
Shoe-drum play check 1-221.......................
Check pedal distributors 1-221......................
Tyres and wheels 1-222............................
Checking wheels and tyres 1-222....................
Inflating tyres 1-222................................
Cab tipping system 1-223..........................
Oil level check / fluid change 1-223..................
Greasing 1-224...................................
Towing systems 1-225.............................
Greasing the fifth wheel 1-225.......................
Tow hook greasing - Type I 1-226....................
Tow hook greasing - Type II 1-226...................
Air conditioner 1-227...............................
Air-conditioner system maintenance 1-227............
System charge check 1-228........................
Supplementary heater 1-229........................
Replacing the supplementary heater fuel filter 1-229....
Bodywork 1-230..................................
Replacing front windscreen wiper blade 1-230.........
Windscreen washer reservoir 1-230..................
Bodywork maintenance 1-231.......................
Cleaning plastic parts 1-231........................
Cleaning seat belts 1-231...........................
Lighting system 1-232.............................
Headlight/front sidelight bulb replacement 1-232.......
Headlight alignment 1-233..........................
Front direction indicator light bulb replacement 1-234...
Side direction indicator bulb replacement 1-234........
Rear light bulb replacement 1-235...................
Front clearance light bulb replacement 1-236..........
Rotary warning light bulb replacement 1-236..........
Ceiling light bulb replacement 1-236.................
Replacing cab step light 1-236......................
List of bulbs 1-237.................................
Electrical system 1-238.............................
Precautions 1-238.................................
Battery maintenance (unsealed batteries) 1-239........
Recharge with external devices 1-241................
Changing the battery 1-242.........................
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Interconnection control unit (fuses and relays) 1-243....
Fuse replacement 1-243............................
Fuse / relays holder plate 1-244.....................
Fuses 1-245......................................
Fuse holder (70005) 1-245..........................
Fuse holder (70601) 1-246..........................
Fuse holder (70602) 1-246..........................
Fuse holder (70401) 1-246..........................
Fuse holder (70402) 1-247..........................
Fuse holder (70403) 1-247..........................
Fuse holder (70403) not used 1-247..................
Relays 1-248.....................................
Supplementary relays 1-249........................
Additional relays board 1-250.......................
Supplementary flying fuse 1-251.....................
TABLE AND DIAGRAMS 1-253................
Introduction 1-255.................................
Lubricants, oils, hydraulic fluids and filter refilling/
replacement diagram 1-256.........................
2 axle vehicles 1-256...............................
3 axle vehicles 1-258...............................
4 axle vehicles 1-260...............................
Location of components 1-262......................
Engine F3B 1-262.................................
Engine F2B 1-264.................................
Manual transmission 1-266.........................
Multipower/NMV 221 power take off 1-268............
Drive line 1-270...................................
Greasing transmission shaft 1-272...................
Suspension geasing 1-274.........................
Steering linkages, semi-trailer fifth wheel, tow
hook greasing 1-276...............................
Systems 1-278....................................
Service schedule 1-280............................
Lubricant and hydraulic fluid tables 1-284.............
HD9 Euro3
HD9 Euro3
INTRODUCTION
This Use and Maintenance Handbook is divided into 4 parts, each of which systematically
subdivided according to subject, for quick and easy consulting.
1) Technical specifications: this contains all the characteristic data which should be read
through at least once to acquire a working knowledge of the vehicle.
2) Use of the vehicle and practical hints: this contains information relevant to the main controls and instruments, and the main rules to be followed especially for new vehicles.
3) Maintenance instructions: this section contains the functional instructions for checking
and maintaining the vehicle which must be implemented to ensure satisfying operation,
cost-effective running and long life of the vehicle.
4) Tables and diagrams: contains vehicle scheduled maintenance tables and diagrams.
In this Use and Maintenance Handbook there are texts that are highlighted in a particular
manner:
VII
Failure to heed and/or correctly carry out
procedures, technical information and
precautions given may cause injury.
Failure to heed and/or correctly carry out
procedures, technical information and
precautions given may cause damage to
the vehicle.
Procedures, technical information and
precautions which must be highlighted.
Failure to heed and/or correctly carry out
procedures, technical information and
precautions given may cause environmental damages.
VIII
AFTER SALES SERVICE
Warranty
To comply to the warranty conditions, all the instructions for correct use and maintenance
described in this manual are to be followed.
After-sales service
For any type of servicing the ASTRA V.I. Dealership is at the complete disposal of the Customer. Equipment and skilled staff are available for maintenance or repair jobs. The ASTRA
V.I. Dealership is always willing to offer you hints and advice to ensure you get best performance from your vehicle.
Spare parts
Any spare parts used for replacements are to be “GENUINE ASTRA SPARES” which can be
obtained from the dealer warehouses and authorised workshops. Remember that a correct
order for spare parts must always include the following details:
--- t y p e o f v e h i c l e ;
--- c h a s s i s n u m b e r ;
--- reference and category numbers, to be found in the Spare Parts Catalogue.
If the items are parts of a main group (engine, cab, axles, power steering, gearbox etc.) indicate also the group version and serial number.
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WARNING
Assembly of accessories, additions and modifications on the vehicle are to be carried out in
conformity with ASTRA directives. The specific document “Directive for conversion and outfittings” can be obtained as a guideline from the After Sales Service workshops.
It is reminded that, especially regarding the electrical system. there are several electrical
sockets available (standard or optionals) to simplify electrical operations carried out by the
outfitters.
For any exemption from the directives for the conversion it is necessary to have authorisation
from ASTRA.
It is strictly forbidden to make modifications or connections to the wiring of electronic control
units. In particular the interconnection lines between control units (CAN lines) are never to
be interfered with.
Diagnostics and maintenance operations are to be carried out by skilled personnel using
approved diagnostics equipment.
Ignoring these afore-mentioned prescriptions will annul the contractual warranty .
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The handbook contains use and maintenance instructions for all systems foreseen
on the vehicle by the Manufacturer.
Some systems described in the handbook may not be present on Your vehicle,
according to the chosen version and
market the vehicle is destined for.
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POSITION OF VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
1
DATA PLATES
Model identification plate
Located on the side walls of the cab (Fig. 1,
see arrow).
Imprinting of the vehicle chassis
Punch marked at the front end of the righthand side member (Fig. 2, see arrow).
(see following page).
Vehicle identification plate
On bonnet left side in cabin for vehicle identi-
2
fication as per EU standards (Fig. 3, see arrow).
3
1-3
272CDT001
1-4
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1
Chassis punching (Fig. 1)
a. right side member
b. rear axle front leaf spring
a
2
Vehicle registration number (Fig. 2)
1) World–wide identification of manufacturers (Astra Veicoli Industriali S.p.A.)
2) Type of vehicle
3) Vehicle features
4) Year of construction
5) Production facility (P=Piacenza)
6) Chassis number
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1
3
Vehicle identification plate (Fig. 3)
1) Type approval number markings
2) Vehicle chassis punch markings
3) Overall vehicle weight
4) Overall tractor + trailer/semitrailer
weight
5) Maximum admissible weight 1st axle
6) Maximum admissible weight 2nd axle
7) Maximum admissible weight 3rd axle
8) Maximum admissible weight 4th axle
9) Maximum admissible weight on fifth
wheel (tractor versions only)
10) Vehicle commercial denomination
11) Axle spacing
12) Engine type
13) Engine power
14) Number of axles
15) Grade of smoke
1-6
ENGINE
1
Engine
IVECO F2B (Cursor 8) (Fig. 1)
4-stroke Diesel, liquid cooled, variable geometry exhaust gas turbocharger.
Main specifications
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285ADT002L
Number of cylinders
6
Bore mm 115
Stroke mm 125
Total displacement cm
3
7790
Compression ratio 16.5
Injection order 1-4-2-6-3-5
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ENGINE
1
Engine
IVECO F3B WG (Cursor 13) (Fig. 1)
4-stroke Diesel, liquid cooled, turbocharger
with Wastegate pressure limiter.
Main specifications
1-7
285ADT003L
Number of cylinders
6
Bore mm 135
Stroke mm 150
Total displacement cm
3
12882
Compression ratio 16.5
Injection order 1-4-2-6-3-5
1-8
ENGINE
1
Engine
IVECO F3B VGT (Cursor 13) (Fig. 1)
4-stroke Diesel, liquid cooled, variable geometry exhaust gas turbocharger.
Main specifications
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285ADT003L
Number of cylinders
6
Bore mm 135
Stroke mm 150
Total displacement cm
3
12882
Compression ratio 16.5
Injection order 1-4-2-6-3-5
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MANUAL TRANSMISSION
1
Clutch
Dry single disk. Diameter 17”.
Hydraulic control.
Gear shift (Fig. 1)
ZF 16 S 1620 TD, ZF 16 S 1820 TO,
ZF 16 S 1920 TD, ZF 16 S 2220 TO,
ZF 16 S 2220 TD, ZF 16 S 2320 TD,
ZF 16 S 2520 TO, ZF 16 S 2720 TO
Syncromesh manual with 8 forward gears,
split into a low range group (1- 4) and a high
range group (5 - 8), and 1 R.G, normal and
low.
Pneumatic servoshift device.
Neutral switch for preventing starting the
motorwithgearengaged.
Hydrodynamic retarder (intarder) mounted
on gearbox output (optional).
Ratios
Direct Drive Over Drive
Normal Low Normal Low
1st 13.80 16.41 11.54 13.80
2nd 9.49 11.28 7.93 9.49
3rd 6.53 7.76 5.46 6.53
4th 4.57 5.43 3.82 4.57
5th 3.02 3.59 2.53 3.02
6th 2.08 2.47 1.74 2.08
7th 1.43 1.70 1.20 1.43
8th 1.00 1.19 0.84 1.00
R.G. 12.92 15.36 10.80 12.92
R.G. = Reverse Gear
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TRANSFER DISTRIBUTOR
1
STEYR VG 2700/400 (Fig. 1)
T ransmissio n ratios:
Normal (on road): 0.913
Low (off road): 1.407
Maximum torque at input:
30.000 Nm
IVECO ZF TC 2200 (Fig. 2)
T ransmissio n ratios:
2
Normal (on road): 1.0
Low (off road): 1.6
Maximum torque on input:
22.000 Nm
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AXLES
1
Front steering axle (Fig. 1)
In high strength drop-forged steel, steering
type, not drive.
Front steering drive axle 9 ton (Fig. 2)
With double reduction (central and final) in
wheel hubs by means of epicyclical gear set.
Drive shafts controlling front wheels
equipped with Cardan joints.
Front steering drive axle 10 ton (Fig. 3)
With double reduction (central and final) in
2
wheel hubs by means of epicyclical gear set.
Drive shafts controlling front wheels
equipped with Cardan joints.
3
1-11
1-12
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Single rear drive axle (Fig. 1)
With double reduction, central by pinion set
and final in wheel hubs with epycicloid gear.
Differential between wheels with pneumatic
lock.
Tandem rear drive axles (Fig. 2)
Two drive axles in tandem with double reduction, central with bevel gear and final in wheel
hubs with epicyclical gear set.
The tandem is provided with splitter between
axles and pneumatic lock.
Differential between wheels with pneumatic
2
lock.
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BRAKES (simplex without ABS)
1
Simplex w edge drum brakes (Fig. 1) on all
axles. Brake adjustment is automatic and
therefore maintenance free until total brake
lining wear.
Service brake: pneumatic operation with
two independent sections for vehicles without tow bar, three independent sections for
vehicles with tow bar .
Parking and emergency brake: pneumatic
operation acting on rear wheel brake drums
through spring cylinder.
Engine brake: built into engine.
Retarder brake: hydraulic, installed on tran-
smission.
Auxiliary parking brake: pneumatic opera-
tion: must be engaged with engine running.
1-13
1-14
BRAKES (duplex with ABS)
1
Duplex wedge drum brakes (Fig. 1) on all
axles. Brake adjustment is automatic and
therefore maintenance free until total brake
lining wear.
Service brake: pneumatic operation with
two independent sections for vehicles without tow bar, three independent sections for
vehicles with tow bar .
Parking and emergency brake: pneumatic
operation acting on rear wheel brake drums
through spring cylinder.
Engine brake: built into engine.
Retarder brake: hydraulic, installed on
transmission.
Auxiliary parking brake: pneumatic oper-
ation: must be engaged with engine running.
ABS
Wheel anti-lock system (ABS) with four
channel electronic system and four solenoid
valves that exercise the ABS function during
the braking phase.
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Pulse generators and sensors on 1st and
2nd axles (2-axle vehicles).
Pulse generators and sensors on 1st and 3rd
axles (3-axle vehicles).
Pulse generators and sensors on 2nd and
4th axles (2-axle vehicles).
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TYRES
Front: single (*)
Rear: double (**) or single (*)
1-15
DIMENSION
13R22.5
315/80R22.5
CONTINENTAL HSR1 - - 525/65R20.5 MICHELIN XS 8 -
495/45R22.5 MICHELIN XDA2 9 - 525/80R25 MICHELIN XL 7 .
445/65R22.5 MICHELIN XZL 8 - 24R21 MICHELIN XZL 6 .
TYPE
MICHELIN XZY2 8 8
MICHELIN XDY3 8 8 MICHELIN XZY2 8.5 8.5
MICHELIN XZH 8 8 MICHELIN XZL 8.5 8.5
PIRELLI AP05 9 - MICHELIN XZY 8.5 8.5
PIRELLI AT75 - 9 PIRELLI AP05 9 PIRELLI AT99 8.5 8.5 PIRELLI AT75 - 8.5
PIRELLI FG85 9 9 PIRELLI FG85 9 9
PIRELLI TG85 9 9 PIRELLI TG85 9 9
PIRELLI FG88 9 9
PIRELLI TG88 9 9 MICHELIN XDE2TL 9 9
CONTINENTAL HSC - CONTINENTAL HDC - - PIRELLI TG88 9 9
MICHELIN XZY2 8.5 8 20.00R20 CONTINENTAL - MICHELIN XDY3 8.5 8
MICHELIN XZE2 8.5 8 MICHELIN XFA1+ 8.5 -
MICHELIN XDE2 8.5 8 365/85R20 MICHELIN XZL 7.5 -
MICHELIN XDE2+ 8.5 8 365/80R20 MICHELIN XZL 6 -
PIRELLI AP05 8 8 16.00R20 MICHELIN XZL 7.6 7.6
PIRELLI AT75 8 8
PIRELLI FG85 8 8 PIRELLI PS22 PISTA 7 7
PIRELLI TG85 8 8 24.00R20.5 MICHELIN XS 6 -
PIRELLI FG88 8.5 8.5 385/95R24 MICHELIN X 9 -
PIRELLI TG88 8.5 8.5 385/55R22.5 MICHELIN XFA2 9 9
CONTINENTAL HDR - - 395/85R20 MICHELIN XZL 8.5 .
(*)
bar
(**)
bar
DIMENSION TYPE
MICHELIN XDY 8.5 8.5
12.00R20
315/70R22.5
325/95R24
385/68R22.5
14.00R20
MICHELIN XZE2TL 9 9
PIRELLI FG88 9 9
MICHELIN XZY3 9 -
MICHELIN XZL 7.6 7.6
(*)
bar
(**)
bar
1-16
345CDT001L
SUSPENSION
1
Front (Fig. 1):
Longitudinal single leaf springs. Telescopic
duplex hydraulic shock absorbers and roll
bar.
Rear:
2-axle vehicles (Fig.
Longitudinal double leaf springs.
Telescopic duplex hydraulic shock
absorbers and roll bar.
2
3and4axlevehicles(Fig.
Single leaf springs, individual for the two
rocking axles with rocker system.
The torque bars between axle and central
support counteract the axial thrust on acceleration and braking.
Anti-roll bar on intermediate axle and on rear
axle (upon request).
Leaf spring: parabolic or semi-elliptic (upon
request).
2):
3):
3
HD9 Euro3
345FDT007L
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