Description
Hendrickson AIRTEK / STEERTEK Freightliner & Western Star Service Repair Manual
This Hendrickson AIRTEK / STEERTEK Service Manual provides detailed technical information for the preventive maintenance, service, repair and rebuild of AIRTEK front air suspension and STEERTEK steer axle systems installed on applicable Freightliner and Western Star vehicles.
The manual also covers applicable Sterling vehicles built prior to April 2009. It provides technicians and maintenance personnel with detailed parts information, inspection procedures, lubrication requirements, alignment procedures, component replacement instructions, troubleshooting information, torque specifications and front wheel alignment specifications.
Manual Specifications
| Manufacturer | Hendrickson |
|---|---|
| Systems | AIRTEK / STEERTEK |
| Vehicle Applications | Freightliner, Western Star & Applicable Sterling Vehicles |
| Manual Type | Service, Repair, Maintenance & Rebuild Instructions |
| Publication Number | 17730-243 |
| Revision | Revision D – July 2010 |
| Pages | 112 Pages |
| Download Size | 5 MB |
| Format | PDF Digital Manual |
| Language | English |
| Compatibility | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS |
| Delivery | Instant Digital Download |
What’s Inside
- Introduction and product description
- Important safety information
- AIRTEK parts lists
- STEERTEK mechanical suspension parts information
- Special tools
- Towing procedures
- Preventive maintenance procedures
- Component inspection
- Lubrication intervals
- Kingpin lubrication
- Tie rod end lubrication and inspection
- Clamp group re-torque intervals
- Tire inspection
- Shock absorber inspection
- Thrust washer inspection
- Kingpin bushing inspection
- Steering knuckle inspection
- Axle wrap liner inspection
- Alignment definitions and procedures
- Inspection prior to alignment
- Front wheel alignment
- Single and dual ride height verification
- Day cab ride height adjustment
- Steering stop adjustment
- Toe setting
- Spring eye re-torque
- Component replacement procedures
- Height control valve replacement
- Air spring replacement
- Shock absorber replacement
- Front and rear spring hanger service
- Shackle assembly
- Leaf spring replacement
- Rear spring mount service
- Front leaf spring eye bushing
- Bottom and top axle wrap
- Front axle assembly
- STEERTEK axle removal
- Steering knuckle disassembly and assembly
- Kingpin preparation and measurement
- Kingpin bushing removal and installation
- Kingpin bushing reaming
- Kingpin seal installation
- Tie rod end and cross tube
- Dual height control valve conversion
- Plumbing diagrams
- Troubleshooting guide
- Torque specifications
- Front wheel alignment specifications
- Important technical references
Covers
- Hendrickson AIRTEK Front Air Suspension
- Hendrickson STEERTEK Steer Axle
- Freightliner Vehicles
- Western Star Vehicles
- Applicable Sterling Vehicles Built Prior to 04/2009
- AIRTEK Freightliner Applications Built Before and After 05/2010
- AIRTEK Western Star Applications Built Before and After 06/2010
- STEERTEK with Mechanical Suspension
- Preventive Maintenance
- Suspension Inspection
- Steering & Axle Service
- Ride Height & Alignment
- Kingpins & Steering Knuckles
- Air Springs & Shock Absorbers
- Leaf Springs & Suspension Mounts
- Troubleshooting
- Plumbing Diagrams
- Torque & Alignment Specifications
Buy With Confidence
- Detailed technical information for accurate maintenance, troubleshooting and repair
- Searchable PDF for quickly locating required technical information
- Printable pages for convenient workshop use
- Instant digital delivery with no printed book or shipping delay
Important Notice
This manual covers AIRTEK / STEERTEK systems installed on multiple Freightliner, Western Star and applicable Sterling vehicle configurations. Please verify the suspension system, vehicle application and production period before performing service or repair procedures.
Product images are for illustration purposes only and may differ from the actual vehicle or components covered by the manual. This product is a digital PDF manual. No printed book will be shipped.





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