Superstructure instructions

Volvo Truck Corporation

Göteborg, Sweden Chassis
Vehicle type Date Chapter Page
Contents FM, FH, NH 10.00 5.0 1(1)

Date Revised

Contents 5.0
Wheelbase alterations 5.10 10.00 x
Introduction
Restrictions
Permitted wheelbase (RIGID) – Outside South America
Permitted wheelbase – South American market
Permitted overhang (RIGID) – Outside South America
Permitted overhang (TRACTOR)
Permitted overhang (TRACTOR/RIGID) – South American market
Crossmembers (RIGID)
Crossmembers (TRACTOR)
Shortening of wheelbase on vehicles with rear air suspension
Material
Design
Work procedure (RIGID)
Work procedure (TRACTOR)
Propeller shafts – Outside South America 5.20 10.00 x
Propeller shafts
Installation
Propeller shaft – South American market 5.30 10.00 x
Propeller shaft variants explanation
Measurements for the propeller shaft installation (South American market)
Painting 5.40

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Superstructure instructions
Volvo Truck Corporation
Göteborg, Sweden Chassis
Vehicle type Date Section Page
Wheelbase alterations FM, FH, NH 10.00 5.10 1(28)

Wheelbase alterations
Introduction
The instructions for alterations to the chassis length refer
to FM, FH and NH Rigid trucks (RIGID) and Tractors
(TRACTOR) 4x2.

The chassis lengths and values presented in the tables

on the following pages refer to trucks as they are pro-
duced in the factory at the time when this issue went to
print. Modifications may not be made to trucks with dif-
ferent chassis lengths and values to those shown in the T9006101
tables, without special permission from the Volvo Truck
Corporation.

The Volvo warranty ceases to be valid if the restrictions

below are not complied with, or the instructions are oth-
erwise not followed.

Brake lines should be jointed as per Section 4.70

”Brakes”.

Electrical cables should be jointed as per Section 4.50

”Jointing, cable routing and repairs”.

Propeller shafts should be installed and fitted as per

Section Section 5.20 “Propeller shafts – Outside South
America” and the Service information, group 45, ”Pro-
peller shafts”.
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Restrictions
• TRACTORS with bogies must not have the wheel-
base altered without authorisation from Volvo Truck
Corporation.

• RIGID vehicles with inner liners must not be rebuilt

to TRACTORS, without authorisation from Volvo
Truck Corporation, since TRACTOR has a longer in-
ner liner than RIGID.

• TRACTOR with low chassis frame 266 mm must not

be rebuilt to RIGID without authorisation from Volvo
Truck Corporation.

• RIGID with 6 mm thick and 300 mm high chassis

frame must not be rebuilt to TRACTOR.

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Volvo Truck Corporation
Superstructure instructions Chassis
Vehicle type Date Section Page
Wheelbase alterations FM, FH, NH 10.00 5.10 3(28)

Permitted wheelbase (RIGID) – Outside South America

The shortest possible wheelbase is limited by the drive-
line installation. The longest possible wheelbase is
limited by the frame strength and rigidity, including the
dynamic characteristics of the truck. The table below in-
dicates the shortest and longest permitted wheelbases
for RIGID trucks.

Vehicle Rear axle in- FAL1 (ton) RAL2 (ton) Frame Permitted wheelbase (mm)
stallation
min. max.
FRAME66
RAD-A4 7,1/8,0 13 FRAME77 3700
FRAMEHIGH
RAD-A4 FRAME88
7,1 11,5 5200
CHH850 FRAMELOW
4x2 FRAME66 6000
RAD-A4
FRAME77 5600
CHH900
FRAMELOW
7,1/8,0 13
FRAME66
RAD-L90 FRAME77 3400
FRAME HIGH
FRAME88
4x4 RAD-L90 8,0/9,0 13 FRAME88P 3500 4800
FRAMEHIGH
FRAME77
RADT-AR 7,1/8,0/8,6 19/21 FRAME77P 3400
FRAMEHIGH
FRAME88
RADT-LA 3900 6000
FRAMEHIGH
7,1/8,0 19 FRAME77
RADT-A6 FRAME77P 3700
FRAMEHIGH
RADT-A6 FRAME77
7,1 18 4300 4900
6x2 CHH900 FRAMEMED
FRAME88
RADT-A6S 3900 6000
FRAMEHIGH
FRAME77
RAPD-A6 4300 5200
7,1/8,0 FRAMEHIGH
19 FRAME77
RADT-A8 FRAME77P 3700 6000
FRAMEHIGH
RADT-A8 FRAME88
7,1 4600 5600
CHH850 FRAMELOW

1
Axle pressure on front axle/axles
2
Rear axle pressure/bogie pressure
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Vehicle Rear axle in- FAL1 (ton) RAL2 (ton) Frame Permitted wheelbase (mm)
stallation
min. max.
FRAME77P
RADD-BR 20/21
FRAMEHIGH
6,7/7,1/8,0/8,6 5600
FRAME88P
RADD-TR 23/26/32 3200
FRAMEHIGH
6x4
RADD-TR FRAME88P
9,0 26 3900
TRHT-HIG FRAMEHIGH
FRAME77P
RADD-A8 8,0 21 3900 5600
FRAMEHIGH
FRAME88P
6x6 RADD-TR 8,0/9,0 13/26/32 3500 3900
FRAMEHIGH
FRAME88
RADT-AR 19/21 5100 5600
FRAMEHIGH
8x2 16
FRAME88
RADT-A6 19 4600 6000
FRAMEHIGH
FRAME88
RADD-A8 16/17,4 21 6000
FRAMEHIGH
FRAME88
RADD-BR 16 20/21 6400
FRAMEHIGH
8x4 4300
FRAME88P
RADD-TR 16/17,4 26/32 6200
FRAMEHIGH
RADD-TR FRAME88P
16 26 5100
TRHT-HIG FRAMEHIGH
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Superstructure instructions Chassis
Vehicle type Date Section Page
Wheelbase alterations FM, FH, NH 10.00 5.10 5(28)

Permitted wheelbase – South American market

Rigid vehicle
The shortest possible wheelbase is limited by the drive-
line installation. The longest possible wheelbase is
limited by the frame strength and rigidity, as well as by
the dynamic characteristics.
The table below specifies the shortest and longest per-
mitted wheelbases for rigid vehicles.

Vehicle Rear axle FAL RAL Chassis Permitted wheelbase

installation (mm)
Min. Max.
RAD-L90 FRAME77/ULINER
FH 4x2 13 4900 5200
RAD-A4 FRAMEHIG
FRAME77/LINER-P
RADD-BR 7.1 20 4600
FRAMEHIG
FH 6x4
FRAME88/LINER-P
RADD-TR2 26 3400 5600
FRAMEHIG
FRAME77/FRAME88
RAD-L90 6.0/6.7/7.1 or
NH 4x2 13 /ULINER 4300 5800
RAD-A4 8.0
FRAMEHIG
FRAME77/LINER-P
RADD-BR 7.1 20 5600
FRAMEHIG
NH 6x4
FRAME88/LINER-P
RADD-TR2 7.1 or 8.0 26 4400 5800
FRAMEHIG
FRAME77/ULINER
FM 4x2 RAD-L90 7.1 13 4300 4900
FRAMEHIG
FRAME77/LINER-P
RADD-BR 21 3700
FRAMEHIG
FM 6x4 7.1 or 8.0 3400
FRAME88/LINER-P
RADD-TR2 26 4900
FRAMEHIG

FAL = Load on front axle in tonne.

RAL = Load on rear axle in tonne.

Permitted wheelbase (TRACTOR) – Outside South American market

and South American market
TRACTOR (semi-tractor) RAD-A4 and RAD-L90 with
single rear axle may have the wheelbase altered to stan-
dard wheelbases.

Note: The correct frame profile must be used for re-

spective wheelbases.

Standard wheelbases and frame profiles are indicated in

the chassis drawing.
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Permitted overhang (RIGID) – Outside South America

The table below specifies the longest permitted rear
overhang (ROH) on RIGID vehicles.

T9006988

Vehicle Rear axle installation Frame Maximum ROH on RIGID trucks

FRAME66
FRAMEHIGH
RAD-A4
FRAME77
FRAMEHIGH
RAD-A4 FRAME88
CHH850 FRAMELOW
FRAME66
4x2 55 % of wheelbase up to wheelbase 6000 mm.
RAD-A4 FRAMELOW
CHH900 FRAME77
FRAMELOW
FRAME66
FRAMEHIGH
RAD-L90
FRAME77
FRAMEHIGH
FRAME88
FRAMEHIGH
4x4 RAD-L90 55% of wheelbase up to wheelbase 4800 mm.
FRAME88P
FRAMEHIGH
Volvo Truck Corporation
Superstructure instructions Chassis
Vehicle type Date Section Page
Wheelbase alterations FM, FH, NH 10.00 5.10 7(28)

Vehicle Rear axle installation Frame Maximum ROH on RIGID trucks

FRAME77
FRAMEHIGH 55% of wheelbase up to wheelbase 5200 mm.
RADT-AR
FRAME77P 2950 mm on wheelbase over 5200 mm.
FRAMEHIGH
FRAME88 55% of wheelbase up to wheelbase 5600 mm.
RADT-LA
FRAMEHIGH 3100 mm on wheelbase over 5600 mm.
FRAME77
FRAMEHIGH 55% of wheelbase up to wheelbase 5200 mm.
RADT-A6
FRAME77P 2950 mm on wheelbase over 5200 mm.
FRAMEHIGH
55% of wheelbase up to wheelbase 4300 mm.
RADT-A6 FRAME77 2150 mm on wheelbase 4300 mm.
6x2
CHH900 FRAMEMED 2200 mm on wheelbase 4600 mm.
2250 mm on wheelbase 4900 mm.
FRAME88 55% of wheelbase up to wheelbase 5600 mm.
RADT-A6S
FRAMEHIGH 3100 mm on wheelbase over 5600 mm.
FRAME77
RAPD-A6 55% of wheelbase up to wheelbase 5200 mm.
FRAMEHIGH
FRAME77
FRAMEHIGH 55% of wheelbase up to wheelbase 5200 mm.
RADT-A8
FRAME77P 2950 mm on wheelbase over 5200 mm.
FRAMEHIGH
RADT-A8 FRAME88
55% of wheelbase up to wheelbase 5600 mm.
CHH850 FRAMELOW
FRAME77P 55% of wheelbase up to wheelbase 4900 mm.
RADD-BR
FRAMEHIGH 2810 mm on wheelbase longer than 4900 mm.
FRAME88P 55% of wheelbase up to wheelbase 4900 mm.
RADD-TR
FRAMEHIGH 2810 mm on wheelbase longer than 4900 mm.
6x4
FRAME77P 55% of wheelbase up to wheelbase 4900 mm.
RADD-A8
FRAMEHIGH 2805 mm on wheelbase longer than 4900 mm.
RADD-T FRAME88P
825 mm on wheelbase 3200, 3400 and 3900 mm.
TRHT-HIG FRAMEHIGH
FRAME88P
6x6 RADD-TR 55% of wheelbase up to wheelbase 3900 mm.
FRAMEHIGH
FRAME88
RADT-AR 55% of wheelbase up to wheelbase 6000 mm.
FRAMEHIGH
8x2
FRAME88
RADT-A6 55% of wheelbase up to wheelbase 6000 mm.
FRAMEHIGH
FRAME88
RADD-A8 55% of wheelbase up to wheelbase 6000 mm.
FRAMEHIGH
FRAME88 55% of wheelbase up to wheelbase 5600 mm.
RADD-BR
FRAMEHIGH 3100 mm on wheelbase longer than 5600 mm.
8x4
FRAME88P 55% of wheelbase up to wheelbase 6000 mm.
RADD-TR
FRAMEHIGH 3100 mm on wheelbase longer than 6000 mm.
RADD-TR FRAME88P 55% of wheelbase up to wheelbase 4300 mm.
TRHT-HIG FRAMEHIGH 825 mm on wheelbase 4600 and 5100 mm.
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Permitted overhang (TRACTOR)

The overhang on TRACTOR (semi-tractor) may only be
extended on approval by Volvo Truck Corporation.
Volvo Truck Corporation
Superstructure instructions Chassis
Vehicle type Date Section Page
Wheelbase alterations FM, FH, NH 10.00 5.10 9(28)

Permitted overhang (TRACTOR/RIGID) – South American market

Rigid vehicle
The table below specifies longest the permitted rear
overhang (ROH) on rigid vehicles.

T9006988

Vehicle Rear axle Chassis Maximum ROH on rigid vehicles

installation

4x2
RAD-L90 FRAME77 • 55% of the wheelbase up to
RAD-A4 FRAMEHIG wheelbase 6000 mm.

RADD-BR (RAL20)
FRAME77P • 55% of the wheelbase up to
FRAMEHIG wheelbase 4900 mm.

6x4 • 55% of the wheelbase up to

FRAME88P wheelbase 4900 mm.
RADD-TR2 (RAL26)
FRAMEHIG • 2810 mm on wheelbase over
4900 mm.

Tractor vehicle
The overhang on tractor vehicle (with trailer) may be only
extended after approval by Volvo do Brasil Design Engi-
neering Department.
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Crossmembers (RIGID)
The distance between two adjacent crossmembers must
not exceed 1500 mm. This applies both within the
wheelbase and to the overhang.

For wheelbase alterations on rigid vehicles (RIGID) with

chassis height 850 mm (CHH850) and 266 mm high
frame profile (FRAME88, FRAMELOW) the gearbox
crossmember must be shortened. Cut the gearbox
crossmember in half and shorten each section by 5 mm.
Weld the gearbox crossmember together again. Grind off
the weld bead and remove ignition marks, spatter and
T9006263
slag. Follow the instructions for welding of frame sides
described in Section 5.10 “Work procedure (RIGID)”.
Alternatively a new, shorter gearbox crossmember can
be ordered from Volvo Parts Corporation.

Note: The welded gearbox crossmember does not

need a reinforcement profile.

Crossmembers (TRACTOR)
Crossmembers should be positioned as per the chassis
drawing.

The reinforcement, with inner liner, means that the gear-

box crossmember has to be shortened by 10 mm. Cut
the gearbox crossmember in half and shorten each sec-
tion by 5 mm. Weld the gearbox crossmember together
again. Grind off the weld bead and remove ignition
marks, spatter and slag. Follow the instructions for weld-
ing of frame sides described in Section 5.10 “Work
procedure (TRACTOR)”.

Alternatively a new, shorter gearbox crossmember can

be ordered from Volvo Parts Corporation.

Note: The welded gearbox crossmember does not

need a reinforcement profile.
Volvo Truck Corporation
Superstructure instructions Chassis
Vehicle type Date Section Page
Wheelbase alterations FM, FH, NH 10.00 5.10 11(28)

Shortening of wheelbase on vehicles with rear air suspension

When shortening the wheelbase by more than 300 mm
on vehicles with air suspension (6x2 and 6x4), there is a
risk of setting the air suspension so that the rear axle
looses contact with the ground. To ensure that the rear
axle does not loose contact with the ground the vehicle
should be lowered at the front to a minimum height after
altering the wheelbase (if the vehicle has front air sus-
pension) and raised at the rear to a maximum. If the rear
axle subsequently looses contact with the ground it will
hang in its shock absorbers and at full load be pressed
down with full bellows pressure. There will then be a risk
of damaging the air suspension system, and in particular
the shock absorbers and reaction rod.

If the rear axle has lost contact with the ground the air
suspension system must be reprogrammed to ensure
that the axle resumes contact with the ground. Contact
Technical Service at Volvo Truck Corporation for assis-
tance with reprogramming and to order new data kits for
the air suspension control unit.

Gearbox crossmember
The gearbox crossmember on a tractor vehicle (TRAC-
TOR) is subjected a higher degree of stress than on a
rigid vehicle (RIGID). If a truck which was originally a 3-
axle rigid vehicle is to be used as a tractor unit, the
gearbox crossmember must accordingly be changed.

The gearbox crossmember on 3-axle tractors has thicker

plate in the crossmember and junction plate in compari-
son with a similar rigid vehicle. The member is also
attached to the chassis frame with 4 bolts (M14) per
chassis side.

Gearbox crossmembers for tractors can be ordered from

Volvo Parts Corporation.
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Material
Extension profile
The correct extension profile must be used when extend- Extension profile Part no.
ing the frame. It should have the same material quality
and the same cross-section as the frame profile on the FRAME66 1625100
particular vehicle.
FRAMELOW FRAME77 1625200
The extension profile is sold in lengths of 2,4 m from FRAME88 1625300
Volvo Parts Corporation.
FRAMEMED FRAME77 1615771
FRAME66 1625400
FRAMEHIG FRAME77 1625500
FRAME88 1625600
Inner liner FRAME55 1625000

T9007008
Volvo Truck Corporation
Superstructure instructions Chassis
Vehicle type Date Section Page
Wheelbase alterations FM, FH, NH 10.00 5.10 13(28)

Reinforcement profile
RIGID
Reinforcement profile 3094843 is used for rigid vehicles
(RIGID) with 300 mm high frame profile, FRAMEHIG, to
reinforce the joint where the chassis frame has been cut.

The same reinforcement profile can be used for rigid ve-

hicles with FRAME88 FRAMELOW, if the upper flange
on the reinforcement is cut.

T9007009

Reinforcement profile 8150818 is used for rigid vehicles

(RIGID) with 275 mm high frame profile, FRAMEMED, to
reinforce the joint where the chassis frame has been cut.
This profile is 1600 mm long.

T9006336

TRACTOR
The inner liner FRAME55, with cut upper flange as
reinforcement profile, is used as inner liner on tractor ve-
hicles (TRACTOR 4x2).
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Design

Welded joint
See section 1.40 ”Attachment”.

Bolt unions
See section 1.40 ”Attachment”.
Driven bolted joints are used on TRACTORS to join the
reinforcement profile with the chassis frame.

Co-drill the bolted joint on TRACTOR with the reinforce-

ment profile and the chassis frame.

The hole diameter should be ø 13,8 mm for co-drilled

M14 joints.

A driven joint is always tightened on the nut:

Tightening torque: M14, 140 ± 20 Nm

Frame joint
Cutting point
Rigid
On a rigid vehicle (RIGID) with 300 mm high frame pro-
file (FRAMEHIG) or 275 mm high profile (FRAMEMED)
the frame should be cut 1650 mm in front of the leading
drive axle.

T9006162

On a rigid truck (RIGID), with chassis height 850 mm

(CHH850) and 266 mm high frame profile (FRAME88,
FRAMELOW), the frame should be cut slightly in front of
the reinforcement (inner liner) that the chassis frame has
at the rear axle/bogie.
Volvo Truck Corporation
Superstructure instructions Chassis
Vehicle type Date Section Page
Wheelbase alterations FM, FH, NH 10.00 5.10 15(28)

RAD-A4 is cut 400 mm in front of the reinforcement.

T9006997

RADT-A8 is cut 600 mm in front of the reinforcement.

T9006996

In those cases where a rigid truck is used as a tractor

after altering the wheelbase, the frame joint should be
positioned as on a tractor. On 3-axle vehicles the gear-
box crossmember should also be replaced, please refer
to Section 5.10 “Crossmembers (RIGID)”.
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TRACTOR
On a 4x2 TRACTOR the frame should be cut in the mid-
dle of the centre point of the gearbox member’s jointing
plate.

T9006995

In those cases where a tractor will be used as a rigid ve-

hicle after altering the wheelbase, the frame joint should
be positioned as on a rigid truck. (This assumes that the
tractor unit frame profile corresponds to the rigid truck.)
Instructions for changing the wheelbase of the rigid truck
must then be followed, please refer to Section 5.10
“Work procedure (RIGID)”.
Volvo Truck Corporation
Superstructure instructions Chassis
Vehicle type Date Section Page
Wheelbase alterations FM, FH, NH 10.00 5.10 17(28)

Reinforcement
RIGID
The frame joint should always be reinforced with a rein-
forcement profile. This should extend 400 mm on each
side of the joint(s).

For shortening, the reinforcement profiles are cut to

800 mm long pieces.

T9006099

For extensions of up to 800 mm the reinforcement profile

should cover both joints. The profile is cut to the correct
length.

T9006098

Two reinforcement profiles of 800 mm are used for ex-

tensions over 800 mm.

T9006991

For RADT-A6 with CHH900 (FRAME77 FRAMEMED)

the reinforcement profile (8150818) should be used in
the same way as above.
For RAD-A4 and RADT-A8 wit CHH850 (FRAME88
FRAMELOW) the reinforcement profile (3094843) should
be cut 39 mm under the upper edge of the upper flange.
(There will not be enough room in the frame for the up-
per flange on the reinforcement profile.)

T9006989
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TRACTOR 4x2
The frame joint should always be reinforced with a
bolted reinforcement piece. If the vehicle is built with
FRAMELOW frame, the upper flange on inner liner
FRAME55 is cut as below.

Cut the upper flange on the reinforcement pieces A mm

under the upper edge of the upper flange.

• FRAME66 FRAMELOW A=35 mm

• FRAME77 FRAMELOW A=37 mm

• FRAME88 FRAMELOW A=39 mm

T9006990

Cut the reinforcement pieces to the correct length.

Wheelbase alterations Length of reinforcement

(mm) piece (mm)

Shortening 850
Extension 100 950
Extension 200 1050
Extension 300 1150
Extension 400 1250

Drill ø 6 mm hole in the reinforcement pieces as per the

figure. These holes should later be co-drilled with the
chassis frame up to ø 13.8 mm for M14 joints or ø
15.7 mm for M16 joints.

T9006998

T9007001
Volvo Truck Corporation
Superstructure instructions Chassis
Vehicle type Date Section Page
Wheelbase alterations FM, FH, NH 10.00 5.10 19(28)

T9006999

T9007002

T9007000
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Chassis components
After length alterations to the chassis the removed chas-
sis components should be positioned:

• By measuring on the chassis.

• According to the chassis drawing.

• According to the adjacent hole pattern.

T9006992

Framelow

T9006993

Framemed

T9006994

Framehig
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Superstructure instructions Chassis
Vehicle type Date Section Page
Wheelbase alterations FM, FH, NH 10.00 5.10 21(28)

Work procedure (RIGID)

• Position the vehicle on a flat surface.

• Remove the propeller shafts, brake lines and electri-

cal cables, including other components at the cutting
area.

• Mark out the position for the rear measuring points

RM on the frame members with centre punch marks.
They should be at right angles to the frame web.

T9006328

• Select the front measuring points FM so that the

distance to the rear measuring points RM after the
wheelbase alteration is at least 1200 mm.

T9006329

• Mark out the cutting points. For shortening, mark

out two cutting points.

• Mark out the measuring points B on the frame

members with centre punch marks just off from the
cutting point.
Carefully measure and note the distance C between
the centre punch marks.

T9006331
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• Support the chassis members on axle stands, so

that the chassis receives sufficient support. Use a
spirit level to check that the chassis members are
horizontal.

C9000108

• Cut the frame members at right angles. Cut any ex-

tension profiles to the correct length. Even off and
chamfer the weld surfaces to an external V-joint,
forming the V-joint according to the welding method
used.

A = Metal arc welding

B = Gas-metal arc welding (MAG)

T9006322

• Adjust the frame to the correct distance between the

front and rear measuring points FM and RM. Fit any
extension profiles in position. The root gap for the
welding joint should be as per alternative A or B in
the adjacent diagram.
T9006330

• Check that the distance between FM and RM is the

same on both sides.

• Check that the diagonal measurements between FM

and RM do not differ by more than 2 mm.

T9006334
Volvo Truck Corporation
Superstructure instructions Chassis
Vehicle type Date Section Page
Wheelbase alterations FM, FH, NH 10.00 5.10 23(28)

• Check that the surfaces of the frame members are

level with each other. When they are level the frame
members should be tack-welded together.

• Recheck the measurement.

• If the measurements are correct weld the frame to-

gether. Re-weld the root. The weld root should be
conducted using the welding sequence shown in the
adjacent diagram.

• Grind the weld bead on the top and root sides and
remove ignition marks and spatter. The grinding
should be conducted so that any grinding marks run
parallel to the frame and at right angles to the weld.
The joint should hardly be visible on completion of
the grinding.

T9007157

• Cut the reinforcement profiles (midway between the

holes) to the correct length, please refer to diagram,
and remove any burrs.

• Place the reinforcement profiles in the correct posi-

tion and weld them. Welding is conducted as per
Section 1.40 ”Attachment”.

Note: Plug weld only the pre-punched holes.

T9006272

Extension - overhang
Extension of the overhang should be conducted in the
same way as the extension of the wheelbase.
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Work procedure (TRACTOR)

• Position the vehicle on a flat surface.

• Remove the propeller shafts, brake lines and electri-

cal cables, including other components at the cutting
area.

• Remove the requisite number of rivets on the L-

profiles.

• Release the gearbox crossmember.

• Mark out the cutting point(s).

• Mark out the position for the rear measuring points

RM on the frame members with centre punch marks.
They should be at right angles to the frame web.

T9006325

• Mark out the cutting points. For shortening, mark

out two cutting points.

• Mark the FM front and RM rear measuring points

just off from the cutting point(s).

• Measure and note the distance C between FM and

RM.

T9006331
Volvo Truck Corporation
Superstructure instructions Chassis
Vehicle type Date Section Page
Wheelbase alterations FM, FH, NH 10.00 5.10 25(28)

• Support the chassis members on axle stands, so

that the chassis receives sufficient support. Use a
spirit level to check that the chassis members are
horizontal.

C9000109

• Cut the frame members at right angles. Cut any ex-

tension profiles to the correct length. Even off and
chamfer the weld surfaces to an external V-joint,
forming the V-joint according to the welding method
used.

A = Metal arc welding

B = Gas-metal arc welding (MAG)

T9006322

• Place the new, shorter gearbox crossmember inside

the chassis frame as far to the rear as possible.
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• Adjust the frame to the correct distance between the

front and rear measuring points FM and RM. Posi-
tion any extension profiles. The root gap for the
weld joint should be as shown in alternative A or B.
T9006330

• Check that the distance between FM and RM is the

same on both sides.

• Check that the diagonal measurements between FM

and RM do not differ by more than 2 mm diagonally.

T9006324

• Check that the surfaces of the members are level

with each other. When they are level the members
and reinforcement profiles should be tack-welded to-
gether.

• Recheck the measurement.

• If the measurement is correct, complete the welding.

Re-weld the root. The weld root should be con-
ducted using the welding sequence shown in the
adjacent diagram.

• Grind the weld bead on the top and root sides and
remove ignition marks and spatter. The grinding
should be conducted so that any grinding marks run
parallel to the frame and at right angles to the weld.
The joint should hardly be visible on completion of
the grinding.

T9007157
Volvo Truck Corporation
Superstructure instructions Chassis
Vehicle type Date Section Page
Wheelbase alterations FM, FH, NH 10.00 5.10 27(28)

• Centre the reinforcement pieces over the joint, so

that the pre-drilled ø 6 mm holes correspond with
the frame’s hole location system.

• Drill 2 ø 6 mm holes in the chassis frame that coin-

cide with the reinforcement profile’s ø 6 mm holes
and fix the reinforcement profile with 2 M6 screws.

• Drill ø 6 mm hole from the inside in the chassis

frame using the reinforcement piece as a template.

• Install the new, shorter gearbox crossmember in the

correct position, please refer to the chassis drawing.

• The screw holes used in the gearbox crossmember

before the alteration to the chassis length should be
used after the alteration, together with new holes in
the reinforcement piece.

• Any support members are fitted in the correct posi-

tion.

• Co-drill all ø 6 mm holes to ø 13,8 mm (through the

reinforcement piece, frame side, and where appro-
priate the L-profile).

• Bolt with M14 driven bolts as per Section m 1.40

”Attachment”.

• Re-fit chassis components with the existing bolts.

• Solvents must not be allowed to come in contact

with the plastic glass on lamps when cleaning.
Superstructure instructions
Volvo Truck Corporation
Göteborg, Sweden Chassis
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Propeller shafts – Outside South America FM, FH, NH 10.00 5.20 1(7)

Propeller shafts – Outside South America

This section includes information on propeller shafts and
their installation after alterations to wheelbases.

It is very important to select the correct type and length

of propeller shafts, and that the angle between them lies
within a certain tolerance Incorrect installation leads to
increased wear on propeller shafts, reduces the service
life of the driveline, and reduces comfort.

T9006128

Propeller shafts
Shaft in vehicle
The propeller shafts used are C2045, C2055 and
C2060. They are provided with cross-toothed companion
flanges that can only be fitted together in one position.
The following tables indicate which type of propeller
shaft should be used.
A stronger propeller shaft must be selected if the engine
torque or gross train weight is exceeded.

Long distance and mixed driving

Propeller Max, engine GCW (ton)
shaft torque (Nm)
C2045 1190 44
C2055 2250 48
C2060 2550 100

Driving on site
Propeller shaft Max. engine GCW (ton)
torque (Nm)
C2045 1190 35
C2055 1710 35
C2060 2550 60
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Dimensions
With support bearings
Pro- D T L (mm) Part number1
peller
shaft (mm) (mm) max. min.

C2045 120 4 375 2300 1067101-

1067178
C2055 120 6 425 2300 1067503-
1067578
C2060 130 6 450 2300 1067904-
1067978

1
Propeller shafts are available in length increments of 25 mm
from minimum length to maximum length. The part number gives
the lengths of the shortest and longest propeller shafts. All num-
bers in between are shafts of the same type, but different
lengths. For example, part no 1067505 is a C2055 with support
bearing and 475 mm long. The part number is marked on the
propeller shaft tube adjacent to one of the edges.

With splined joint

Pro- D T L (mm) Part number1
peller
shaft (mm) (mm) max. min.

C2045 120 4 600 2300 1067310-

1067378
C2055 120 6 625 2300 1067711-
1067778 T9006129

C2060 130 6 650 2300 1068112-

1068178

1
Propeller shafts are available in length increments of 25 mm
from minimum length to maximum length. The part number gives
the lengths of the shortest and longest propeller shafts. All num-
bers in between are shafts of the same type, but different
lengths. For example, part no 1067715 is a C2055 with spline
coupling and 725 mm long. The part number is marked on the
propeller shaft tube adjacent to one of the edges.
Propeller shafts with spined joints can be lengthened a
further 110 mm over and above the stated length by dis-
placing the bar union.
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Propeller shafts – Outside South America FM, FH, NH 10.00 5.20 3(7)

Critical speed
To avoid reaching the propeller shaft’s critical speed the
propeller shafts must not exceed certain lengths, please
refer to the table below.

If the critical speed is reached the deflection of the pro-

peller shaft will increase drastically until it breaks,
damaging the surrounding components and structure.

Gearboxes with overdrive (OD) have a shorter maximum

length of propeller shaft than direct drive (DD) gearboxes.

Propeller shaft Max. length DD Max. length OD

gearbox (mm) gearbox (mm)
C2045 2100 -
C2055 2200 -
C2060 2300 2200
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Installation
Selection of shaft
Select the same propeller shaft as the one fitted to a fac-
tory built vehicle with the corresponding driveline and
wheelbase. A shaft with standard length should always
be selected. The length is limited by the max. and min.
length for the propeller shaft in question.

On a twin shafted propeller shaft the first shaft should be

40 - 60 % of the total length. The total length is the dis-
tance between the first and last universal joint.

T9006130

On a 3 shafted propeller shaft the first shaft should be

20 - 30 % of the total length. The second shaft should
be 40 - 60 % of the remaining length.

T9007338

The propeller shaft with splined joint should be placed

close to the drive shaft. Companion flanges in the ends
of propeller shafts should be positioned as shown in the
adjacent figure.

Intermediate and support bearings are positioned in the

same vertical and horizontal positions as similar vehicle
variants. If there are no similar vehicle variants then the
old positions are retained, on the assumption that the
joint angles lie within the approved limits, please refer to
Section 5.20 “Joint angles”. If problems with vibrations
should occur contact the importer for help with the posi-
tioning of the bearings.
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Propeller shafts – Outside South America FM, FH, NH 10.00 5.20 5(7)

Structure of shaft
Propeller shafts are normally supplied in parts with tubu-
lar sections and companion flanges.

The propeller shaft should be assembled as per the de-

scription in the service information, group 45, ”Propeller
shafts”.

T9007439

Assembly
Lubrication
The universal joints are maintenance-free. They already
contain sealed-in grease.

Joint displacement
On a propeller shaft with sliding bearings, the front and
rear yokes should be in phase with each other, i.e. with

a relative displacement of 0 . This is the case with a sin-
gle propeller shaft and a rear propeller shaft on a
multiple propeller shaft.

T9006131
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Companion flanges
Fix the flanges together with M14 screws, grade 10.9.
Tightening torque must be 190 ± 15 Nm. Screws and
nuts can be ordered from Volvo Parts AB, part nos
1672273 and 979020.

Joint angles
The joint angle is the angle between the input and out-
put shaft on a propeller shaft.

The gearbox shaft is the input in the first joint. In the last
joint the joint angle is the one between the last propeller
shaft and rear axle inclination.

The joint angle should be between 0.5 and 8.0 . If it is

less than 0.5 the bearing races on the spider’s needle
bearings can be damaged. If the joint angle is greater

than 8.0 the flexural torque in the spider will be so
excessive that the service life of the driveline will be re-
duced.

T9006167
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Propeller shafts – Outside South America FM, FH, NH 10.00 5.20 7(7)

Measuring universal joint angles

Preparations
• The vehicle is positioned on a smooth and flat sur-
face.

• Inspection and adjustment are conducted in the

same place. Do not move the truck when measuring
it.

• An empty and a fully-loaded truck must be mea-

sured.

• The trailing axle on bogie vehicles should be low-

ered.

• On 6x4 vehicles the tyres on the bogie should be of

the same type and manufacture, equally worn and
have the correct air pressure.

• The measuring points should be well cleaned.

Joint angles, vertical

The vertical angle can be measured with angle gauge
9996211, or other similar tool with a measuring accuracy

of 0,5 .

T9006284

If the shafts incline in different directions the vertical joint

angle is the total of the input and output shaft inclination.

T9006286

If they incline in the same direction it is equivalent to the

difference.

T9006285
Superstructure instructions
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Propeller shaft – South American market FM, FH, NH 10.00 5.30 1(11)

Propeller shaft – South American market

Vehicles without alterations of the wheelbase and
3rd axle installation.

Propeller shaft variants explanation

In the FH, NH, and FM vehicles, the propeller shaft in-
stallation is carried out through a series of variants
grouped on the VIC (Vehicle Identification Card), Group
"Transmission System".

The identification card contains the following information:

C4001456

A First propeller shaft length

B First bearing installation position

C Second propeller shaft length

D Second bearing installation position

E Main propeller shaft length

F Wedge angle for the rear axle

FH, FM, and NH vehicles may have from 1 to 3 propeller

shafts connecting the gearbox to the first rear axle.

If the vehicle has just one propeller shaft, this will be

called "main propeller shaft" (E in the illustration). The
main propeller shaft contains two crossheads grooved
for sliding.
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When the vehicle has two propeller shafts:

• The propeller shaft connected to the gearbox will be

called "first propeller shaft" (A in the illustration).
The first propeller shaft always contains one
crosshead and one bearing.

• The propeller shaft connected to the rear axle will

be called "main propeller shaft" (E in the illustration).

Note: For vehicles with two propeller shafts (wheelbase

from 4 300 mm - South American market): when disas-
sembling the propeller shaft, mark the flange connecting
the first propeller shaft to the main propeller shaft. Thus,
the propeller shafts original positions will be kept during
reinstallation, since these are balanced in pairs.

When the vehicle has three propeller shafts:

• The propeller shaft connected to the gearbox will be

called "first propeller shaft" (A in the illustration).

• The propeller shaft connected to the rear axle will

be called "main propeller shaft" (E in the illustration).

• The intermediate propeller shaft will be called "sec-

ond propeller shaft" (C in the illustration). The
second propeller shaft contains a crosshead and a
bearing.

Information provided on the VIC (Vehicle Identification

Card) concerning the propeller shaft installation is de-
scribed as follows:

First propeller shaft length (A)

Information showing this variant is as follows:

• PFLxxxx, where xxxx indicates the propeller shaft

length.

Example: PFL 1200, which means the first propeller

shaft is 1200 mm long from one flange to the other
flange.

Note: In a vehicle with just one propeller shaft, this vari-

ant will be UPLF.
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First bearing installation position (B)

C9000140

V Vertical support

H Horizontal support

The first bearing position is determined by the position of

the two supports fastened to the vehicle intermediate
crossmember.

Vertical support (V):

The position is indicated by numbers that determine the
height of the intermediate bearing . This numbering may
vary from 1 to 15 (engraved on the support). The variant
indicating the vertical position of the first support is
known as PSBR1–xx, where xx indicates the assem-
bling hole. Moreover, the support should be fastened in
the positionxx + 3.

Example: PSBR-1-08, which means the first vertical

support is installed in the position 8 and 11.

Note: The support P/N 3985106 is drilled from 1 to 12;

the support P/N 3985105 is drilled from 1 to 18.

C4001457

A Support number

B Drilling position
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Horizontal Support (H):

The position is indicated by letters and may vary from A
to E (engraved on the support). The variant indicating
the horizontal position of the first support is known as
PSBP1–xx, where xx may indicate the following options:

R2 Support P/N 3985067 – position A

R1 Support P/N 3985068 –position B

C Support P/N 3985067 – position C

L1 Support P/N 3985068 – position D

C4001458

L2 Support P/N 3985067 – position E 1 Support number

2 Drilling position

Example: PSBP1–R1, which means the first horizontal

support of P/N 3985068 is installed in the position B.

Note: In a vehicle with just one propeller shaft, the

variants indicating the installation position will be UPS-
BRKT1 and UPSBP1.

Second propeller shaft length (C)

The variant indicating the second propeller shaft length
is called PLSxxxx, where xxxx denotes the propeller
shaft length.

Example: PLS1200, which means the second propeller

shaft is 1200 mm long from one flange to the other
flange.

Note: In a vehicle with one or two propeller shafts, this

variant will be called UPLS.

Second bearing installation position (D)

As with the first bearing, the second bearing position is
determined by the installation of the two supports fas-
tened in the vehicle intermediate crossmember.

Vertical support (V):

The assembling position is indicated by numbers that
determine the height of the intermediate bearing. This
numbering may vary from 1 to 15 (engraved on the sup-
port). The variant indicating the vertical position of the
support is known as PSBR2–xx, where xx indicates the
installation hole. Moreover, the support should be fas-
tened in the position xx + 3.

Example: PSBR2–08, which means the second vertical

support is installed in position 8 and 11.

Note: The support P/N 3985106 is drilled from 1 to 12;

the support P/N 3985105 is drilled from 1 to 18.
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Horizontal support (H):

The position is indicated by letters and may vary from
"A" to "E" (engraved on the support). The variant indicat-
ing the horizontal position of the support is known as
PSBP2–xx, where xx may indicate the following options:

R2 Support P/N 3985067 – position A

R1 Support P/N 3985068 – position B

C Support P/N 3985067 – position C

L1 Support P/N 3985068 – position D

L2 Support P/N 3985067 – position E

Example: PSBP2–R1, which means the second horizon-

tal support of P/N 3985068 is installed in the position B.

Note: In a vehicle with one or two propeller shafts, the

variants indicating the installation position will be UPS-
BRKT2 and UPSBP2.

Main propeller shaft length (E)

The variant indicating the main propeller shaft length is
called PLMxxxx, where xxxx indicates the propeller
shaft length.
Example: PLM1200, which means the main propeller
shaft is 1200 mm long from one flange to the other
flange, when closed.

Wedge angle in the rear axle

The variant indicating whether there are wedges or not
is located in the group "Frame, Springs, Wheels". For
certain combinations, it may be necessary to use
wedges for adjusting the rear axle inclination.

The variant indicating the installation of wedges is called

WEDGExy, where x indicates the wedge angle (it may

vary from 1 to 3 ), and y indicates the installation direc-
tion (P = positive, N = negative - refer to illustration).

If there is no need to use wedges, the variant will be

UWEDGE.

Example: WEDGE2N, which means that wedges of 2 ,
in the negative direction, should be installed.

C4001460
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Examples of variant explanation

Example 1
The vehicle with the chassis number 669717 contains
the following variants:

PLF1200 PLM1175 PSBP1-R2 PSBR1-08 UPLS

UPSBP2 UPSBRKT2 UWEDGE

Through these variants, we conclude that the vehicle

contains the following propeller shaft installation:

• The first propeller shaft is 1200 mm long from flange

to flange (PLF1200).

• The main propeller shaft is 1175 mm long from

flange to flange, when closed (PLM1175).

• The horizontal support H (P/N 3985067) is installed

in the position A (PSBP1–R2).

• The vertical support V (P/N 3985106 or 3985105) is

installed in the position 8 - 11 (PSBR1–08).

• There is no intermediate propeller shaft (UPLS).

• There is no second horizontal support (UPSBP2).

• There is no second vertical support (UPSBRKT2).

• There are no wedges to be installed in the rear axle

(UWEDGE).
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Example 2
The vehicle with the chassis number 670785 contains
the following variants:

PLF0975 PLM1325 PSBP1-C PSBR1-05 UPLS

UPSBP2 UPSBRKT2 UWEDGE

Through these variants, we conclude that the vehicle

contains the following propeller shaft installation:

• The first propeller shaft is 975 mm long from flange

to flange (PLF0975).

• The main propeller shaft is 1325 mm long from

flange to flange, when closed (PLM1325).

• The horizontal support H (P/N 3985067) is installed

in the position C (PSBP1–C).

• The vertical support V (P/N 3985106 or 3985105) is

installed in the position 5 - 8 (PSBR1–08).

• There is no intermediate propeller shaft (UPLS).

• There is no second horizontal support (UPSBP2).

• There is no second vertical support (UPSBRKT2).

• There are no wedges to be installed in the rear axle

(UWEDGE).
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Measurements for the propeller shaft installation (South American

market)
FM/FH

C4001341

Unloaded vehicle

B = Front axle position

FM10, 4x2, RAD-L90

L1
x1 (mm) x2 (mm) y2 (mm) z1 (mm) z2 (mm)
1 (de- 2 (de- 3 (de-
Length grees) grees) grees)
P/N
(mm)

ZT1816
WB3500 8129152 1648 1456 3087 71 52 267 4.0 7.9 4.0
RAEV91

SR1900
WB3500 8129151 1621 1482 3087 71 54 267 4.0 8.0 4.0
RAEV91

ZT1816
WB3700 8129160 1846 1456 3287 71 52 267 4.0 7.0 4.0
RAEV91

SR1900
WB3700 8129159 1819 1482 3287 71 54 267 4.0 7.0 4.0
RAEV91

ZT1816
WB3500 8129154 1682 1456 3127 22 52 240 4.0 6.7 4.0
RAN471

SR1900
WB3500 8129153 1655 1482 3127 22 54 240 4.0 6.8 4.0
RAN471
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L1
x1 (mm) x2 (mm) y2 (mm) z1 (mm) z2 (mm)
1 (de- 2 (de- 3 (de-
Length grees) grees) grees)
P/N
(mm)

ZT1816
WB3700 8129162 1881 1456 3327 22 52 240 4.0 5.9 4.0
RAN471

SR1900
WB3700 8129161 1854 1482 3327 22 54 240 4.0 5.9 4.0
RAN471

WB = wheelbase

FM12/FH12, 4x2, RAD-L90

L1
x1 (mm) x2 (mm) y2 (mm) z1 (mm) z2 (mm)
1 (de- 2 (de- 3 (de-
Length grees) grees) grees)
P/N
(mm)

ZT1816
WB3500 8129151 1623 1481 3087 71 54 267 4.0 8.0 4.0
RAEV91

SR1900
WB3500 8129150 1596 1507 3087 71 56 267 4.0 8.1 4.0
RAEV91

ZT1816
WB3700 8129159 1821 1481 3287 71 54 267 4.0 7.0 4.0
RAEV91

SR1900
WB3700 8129158 1794 1507 3287 71 56 267 4.0 7.1 4.0
RAEV91

ZT1816
WB3500 8129153 1657 1481 3127 22 54 240 4.0 6.7 4.0
RAN471

SR1900
WB3500 8129152 1630 1507 3127 22 56 240 4.0 6.8 4.0
RAN471

ZT1816
WB3700 8129161 1856 1481 3327 22 54 240 4.0 5.9 4.0
RAN471

SR1900
WB3700 8129160 1829 1507 3327 22 56 240 4.0 6.0 4.0
RAN471

WB = wheelbase
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NH

C4001340

Unloaded vehicle

A = Front axle position

NH12, 4x2, RAD-L90 with the chassis previous to 669228

L1 L2
Variants
x1
(mm)
x2
(mm)
x3
(mm)
y2
(mm)
y3
(mm)
z1
(mm)
z2
(mm)
z3
(mm)
1 2 3 4
P/N (mm) P/N (mm)

ZT1816
WB4300 8129040 1300 8129131 1119 1481 2772 3887 24 71 54 134 267 4.0 3.5 7.4 4.0
RAEV91

ZT1816
WB4300 8129040 1300 8129133 1154 1481 2773 3927 12 22 54 123 240 4.0 3.0 6.2 4.0
RAN471

SR1900
WB4300 8129039 1275 8129131 1117 1507 2772 3887 24 71 56 134 267 4.0 3.5 7.4 4.0
RAEV91

SR1900
WB4300 8129039 1275 8129132 1152 1507 2773 3927 12 22 56 123 240 4.0 3.0 6.2 4.0
RAN471

C1 C1
Variants Installation posi- Variants Installation posi-
(mm) (mm)
tion tion

ZT1816 SR1900
A A
WB4300 2738 WB4300 2738
9-12 9-12
RAEV91 RAEV91

ZT1816 SR1900
B B
WB4300 2738 WB4300 2738
8-11 8-11
RAN471 RAN471

= angle WB = wheelbase
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Propeller shaft – South American market FM, FH, NH 10.00 5.30 11(11)

NH12, 4x2, RAD-L90

Note: The WB4300 NH vehicles, from the chassis
672931, are equipped with only one propeller shaft.

L1 L2
Variants
x1
(mm)
x2
(mm)
x3
(mm)
y2
(mm)
y3
(mm)
z1
(mm)
z2
(mm)
z3
(mm)
1 2 3 4
P/N (mm) P/N (mm)

ZT1816
WB4600 8129040 1300 8129143 1417 1481 2772 4187 12 71 54 134 267 4.0 3.5 5.6 4.0
RAEV91

ZT1816
WB4600 8129040 1300 8129144 1453 1481 2773 4227 0 22 54 123 240 4.0 3.0 4.7 4.0
RAN471

SR1900
WB4600 8129039 1275 8129143 1415 1507 2772 4187 12 71 56 134 267 4.0 3.5 5.6 4.0
RAEV91

SR1900
WB4600 8129039 1275 8129144 1451 1507 2773 4227 0 22 56 123 240 4.0 3.0 4.8 4.0
RAN471

ZT1816
WB4300 8129036 1200 8129135 1218 1481 2672 3887 24 71 54 124 267 4.0 3.3 7.3 4.0
RAEV91

SR1900
WB4300 8129035 1175 8129135 1216 1507 2672 3887 24 71 56 124 267 4.0 3.3 7.3 4.0
RAEV91

SR1900
WB4300 8129035 1175 8129136 1252 1507 2672 3927 0 22 56 124 240 4.0 3.3 5.6 4.0
RAN471

ZT1816
WB4300 8129036 1200 8129137 1254 1481 2672 3927 0 22 54 124 240 4.0 3.3 5.6 4.0
RAN471

C1 C1
Variants Installation posi- Variants Installation posi-
mm mm
tion tion

ZT1816 ZT1816
B A
WB4600 2738 WB4300 2638
9-12 8-11
RAEV91 RAEV91

ZT1816 SR1900
C A
WB4600 2738 WB4300 2638
8-11 8-11
RAN471 RAEV91

SR1900 SR1900
B C
WB4600 2738 WB4300 2638
9-12 8-11
RAEV91 RAN471

SR1900 ZT1816
C C
WB4600 2738 WB4300 2638
8-11 8-11
RAN471 RAN471

= angle
WB = wheelbase
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Painting FM, FH, NH 10.00 5.40 1(1)

Painting
You are often exposed to solvents and other chemical
products when painting. Use suitable protective equip-
ment, make sure that there is good ventilation, and avoid
inhaling and skin contact. Always follow the instructions
on the packaging.

For further information concerning painting work using

chemical products and suitable protective equipment
when painting, please refer to the service information,
group 18, ”Chassis painting”.

Solvents must not be allowed to come in contact with the

plastic glass on lamps when cleaning.