Spicer Steer Axles Application Guidelines - Manual (Page 7)

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Steer Axle Application Guidelines Sections
These Guidelines are divided up into 6 main sections:
1. Model Nomenclature
Describes the Dana Families of Steer Axles along with exploded views
and a breakdown of the model designations.
2. Applications - Engineering Data
Detailed Engineering data including available steer arm options, tie rod
arm options, tie rod geometry graphs, GAWR versus track, and camber /
toe change due to loading.
3. Alignment/Adjustment
Graphically displays Steer Axle alignment details – showing caster,
camber, toe, ackermann geometry, steering angle, and lubrication
requirements.
4. Vocation Descriptions
Graphical and verbal descriptions of all approved vocations detailing
duty cycles and vehicle types.
5. Application Approval Procedure
Details method of submitting an approval request for any application
that falls outside the standard guidelines listed in section 2. This
includes manual and automatic submission into our system. Also
provides a link to instructions on how to use our Applications Database.
6. Glossary of Terms