Spicer Steer Axles Application Guidelines - Manual (Page 5)

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Important Information about these Guidelines
Purpose
The purpose of these Application Guidelines is to provide original equipment
manufacturer (OEM) builders of medium and heavy duty trucks with information
about which Spicer® Steer Axle products are approved by Dana Corporation’s
Commercial Vehicle Systems (Dana CVS) for use in common vocational applications
in the USA and Canada.
Use of Guidelines
These Guidelines apply to On,On-Off And Off Highway axle applications and
vocations in the USA and Canada. The Guidelines are classified by steer axle weight
ratings. Steer axle selection and approval is based on GCW/GVW rating, GAWR,
steering geometry, vehicle Track, tire size and spring mounting conditions. Vehicle
applications that meet the specified vocation definitions and specified axle criteria are
approved by Dana CVS for use within the applicable general requirements and
recommendations without formal review by Dana CVS. Applications outside the
specified vocations, duty cycles, ratings and all off-road applications must be
reviewed and approved on an individual basis by the Dana CVS Application
Engineering Department.
Warranties
Dana CVS’s warranties for Steer axles are set out in the Spicer Warranty Guide
(TCWY-0900). Applications and installations must either meet the requirements of
these Guidelines or be approved by the Dana CVS Applications Engineering
Department. Failure to obtain applications approval or the use of Spicer ® axles or
their components in non-approved applications will void the Dana CVS warranty
coverage. Modification of the vehicle, changes in the vocational use, or service
outside the limits of these Guidelines will void the Dana CVS warranty coverage.
OEM assumes responsibility for system related dynamics that adversely affect
product performance.
Questions
For answers to questions concerning these Guidelines or to request an Application
Approval Request Form for a use not covered by these Guidelines, contact one of the
following:
Spicer Sales and Service Office
1-800-621-8084
24 hours a day in the USA and Canada
Dana Corporation
Commerical Vehicle Systems
PO Box 4097, Kalamazoo, MI 49003-4097
Phone: (800) 487-8301
Changes to Guidelines
These Guidelines are subject to change at any time, without prior notice, at the
discretion of Dana CVS.