Freightliner Walk In Van Chassis Maintenance Manual

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WALK-IN VAN
CHASSIS

Maintenance Manual
STI-471-6
A24-01451-000
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WALK-IN VAN CHASSIS MAINTENANCE MANUAL

Models: MT45
MT45 G
MT45 HEV
MT55
MT55 G
MT55 HEV
MT55 HHV

STI-471-6 (2/14)
Published by
Daimler Trucks North America LLC
4747 N. Channel Ave.
Portland, OR 97217
Printed in U.S.A.
 Foreword
Scheduled maintenance provides a key element for safe operation of your vehicle. A proper
maintenance program also helps to minimize downtime and to safeguard warranties. This mainte-
nance manual provides information necessary for years of safe, reliable, and cost-efficient vehicle
operation.
IMPORTANT: The maintenance operations in this manual are not all-inclusive. Also refer to
other component and body manufacturers’ instructions for specific inspection and mainte-
nance instructions.
Perform daily pretrip inspection and maintenance as outlined in the vehicle operator’s manual.
Perform the operations in this maintenance manual at scheduled intervals based upon distance
traveled or months of operation. Your authorized servicing dealer has the qualified technicians and
equipment to perform this maintenance for you. Your dealership can also set up a scheduled
maintenance program tailored specifically to your needs. Optionally, your dealership can assist you in
learning how to perform the maintenance procedures in this manual.
IMPORTANT: Descriptions and specifications in this manual were in effect at the time of
printing. Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) reserves the right to discontinue
models and to change specifications or design at any time without notice and without
incurring obligation. Descriptions and specifications contained in this publication provide no
warranty, expressed or implied, and are subject to revision and editions without notice.
Refer to www.Daimler-TrucksNorthAmerica.com and www.FreightlinerChassis.com for more
information, or contact Daimler Trucks North America LLC at the address below.

Environmental Concerns and Recommendations

Whenever you see instructions in this manual to discard materials, you should attempt to reclaim and
recycle them. To preserve our environment, follow appropriate environmental rules and regulations
when disposing of materials.

NOTICE: Parts Replacement Considerations

Do not replace suspension, axle, or steering parts (such as springs, wheels, hubs, and steering gears)
with used parts. Used parts may have been subjected to collisions or improper use and have
undetected structural damage.

© 1997–2014 Daimler Trucks North America LLC

All rights reserved. No part of this publication, in whole or in part, may be translated, reproduced,
stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form by any means, electronic, mechanical,
photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Daimler Trucks North
America LLC. Daimler Trucks North America LLC is a Daimler company.

Daimler Trucks North America LLC

Service Systems and Documentation (CVI-SSD)
P.O. Box 3849
Portland, OR 97208–3849
 Introduction
Descriptions of Service Publications

Daimler Trucks North America LLC distributes the following major service publications in paper and electronic
(via ServicePro®) formats.
Workshop/Service Workshop/service manuals contain service and repair information for all vehicle
Manual systems and components, except for major components such as engines, trans-
missions, and rear axles. Each workshop/service manual section is divided into
subjects that can include general information, principles of operation, removal,
disassembly, assembly, installation, and specifications.
Maintenance Manual Maintenance manuals contain routine maintenance procedures and intervals for
vehicle components and systems. They have information such as lubrication
procedures and tables, fluid replacement procedures, fluid capacities, specifica-
tions, and procedures for adjustments and for checking the tightness of fasten-
ers. Maintenance manuals do not contain detailed repair or service information.
Driver’s/Operator’s Driver’s/operator’s manuals contain information needed to enhance the driver’s
Manual understanding of how to operate and care for the vehicle and its components.
Each manual contains a chapter that covers pre-trip and post-trip inspections,
and daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance of vehicle components.
Driver’s/operator’s manuals do not contain detailed repair or service information.
Service Bulletins Service bulletins provide the latest service tips, field repairs, product improve-
ments, and related information. Some service bulletins are updates to informa-
tion in the workshop/service manual. These bulletins take precedence over
workshop/service manual information, until the latter is updated; at that time, the
bulletin is usually canceled. The service bulletins manual is available only to
dealers. When doing service work on a vehicle system or part, check for a valid
service bulletin for the latest information on the subject.
IMPORTANT: Before using a particular service bulletin, check the current
service bulletin validity list to be sure the bulletin is valid.
Parts Technical Bulletins Parts technical bulletins provide information on parts. These bulletins contain
lists of parts and BOMs needed to do replacement and upgrade procedures.

Web-based repair, service, and parts documentation can be accessed using the following applications on the
AccessFreightliner.com website.
ServicePro ServicePro® provides Web-based access to the most up-to-date versions of the
publications listed above. In addition, the Service Solutions feature provides di-
agnostic assistance with Symptoms Search, by connecting to a large knowledge
base gathered from technicians and service personnel. Search results for both
documents and service solutions can be narrowed by initially entering vehicle
identification data.
PartsPro PartsPro® is an electronic parts catalog system, showing the specified vehicle’s
build record.
EZWiring EZWiring™ makes Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation, Freightliner, Ster-
ling, Western Star, and Thomas Built Buses products’ wiring drawings and float-
ing pin lists available online for viewing and printing. EZWiring can also be ac-
cessed from within PartsPro.

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Introduction
Descriptions of Service Publications

Warranty-related service information available on the AccessFreightliner.com website includes the following
documentation.
Recall Campaigns Recall campaigns cover situations that involve service work or replacement of
parts in connection with a recall notice. These campaigns pertain to matters of
vehicle safety. All recall campaigns are distributed to dealers; customers receive
notices that apply to their vehicles.
Field Service Campaigns Field service campaigns are concerned with non-safety-related service work or
replacement of parts. All field service campaigns are distributed to dealers; cus-
tomers receive notices that apply to their vehicles.

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 Introduction
Page Description

For a page example of a Maintenance Manual page, see Fig. 1.

A B C

D E
10/27/98 f020085
A. Maintenance Operation Number consists of the Group Number followed by the Sequence Number
B. Group Title
C. Group Number
D. Release Date
E. Group Number/Page Number

Fig. 1, Example of a Maintenance Manual Page

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Introduction
Maintenance Manual Contents

Group No. Group Title

00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . General Information
01 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Engine
09 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Air Intake
15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alternators and Starters
20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Engine Cooling/Radiator
26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Transmission
31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Frame and Frame Components
32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Suspension
33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Front Axle
35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rear Axle
40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wheels and Tires
41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Driveline
42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brakes
46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steering
47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fuel
49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Exhaust
54 . . . . . . . . . . Electrical, Instruments, and Controls

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General Information 00
Index, Alphabetical

Title of Maintenance Operation (MOP) MOP Number

General Maintenance Schedule Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 00–01
Metric/U.S. Customary Conversion Tables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 00–05
Noise Emission Controls Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 00–03
Torque Specifications Tables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 00–06
Vehicle Maintenance Schedule Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 00–02
Verification of Inspections Log. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 00–04

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General Information 00
General Maintenance Schedule Information: 00–01

General Maintenance Schedule

Information
Performing regular maintenance on your vehicle will
help ensure that your vehicle delivers safe reliable
service and optimum performance for years to come.
Failure to follow a regular maintenance program can
result in inefficient operation and unscheduled down
time.
When the vehicle reaches the distance given for a
maintenance interval, see the Vehicle Maintenance
Schedule Table for a list of the maintenance opera-
tions to be performed at that maintenance interval.
Use the maintenance operation reference numbers to
find detailed instructions in the manual for each op-
eration.
NOTE: Maintenance instructions in this manual
are based on average vehicle use and normal
operating conditions. Unusual vehicle operating
conditions may require service at more frequent
intervals.
For specific engine maintenance information, see the
Cummins or Mercedes-Benz Operation and Mainte-
nance Manual.
IMPORTANT: Maintenance operations appearing
in italics in the following table are for noise
emission control components. Numbers in the
table are reference numbers matching those in
the text of this manual.

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