SP 721-005
Service Bulletin Details
Public Details for: SP 721-005
Front spring breakage
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Service Program Trucks Volvo Trucks North America Greensboro, NC USA Date 10.2013 Group No. 721 005 Release Page 1 1(3) Front Spring Breakage VAH SP 721-005, Front Spring Breakage (October 2013) Note: Information is subject to change without notice. Illustrations are used for reference only and may differ slightly from the actual vehicle being serviced. However, key components addressed in this information are represented as accurately as possible. It has been discovered on some VAH vehicles that the front springs can over travel. Over time this can lead to breakage of the spring leaf. A spacer plate will be installed to increase the height of the suspension bumpstops to limit spring travel. Parts List Part Number Description Quantity 25110506 Spacer 2 20560240 U-bolt 4 21823706 Nut 8 PV729-SP721-005 USA60911 English Volvo Trucks North America Service Program Date 10.2013 Group No. Release 721 005 1 Repair Procedure 1 Chock the vehicle and set parking brakes to prevent vehicle from moving. 2 Raise the hood. 3 Jack the front axle up and place the vehicle on jack stands. Note: Locate each jack stand in front of or just behind the spring hangers onto the frame in a manner that is secure. 4 Support the axle beam with a floor jack. 5 Remove the lower shock mounting fastener. 6 Remove the U-bolts from one side of the steer axle and spring assembly. Note: Discard the old U-bolts. W7084034 1 Spacer to be added between top plate and leaf spring. 7 Remove the top plate over the spring assembly. 8 Install the new spacer onto the spring assembly. 9 Install the top plate, new U-bolts and nuts and secure. Torque to 550 ± 25 Nm (406 ± 18 ft-lb). Note: Tighten evenly in an X - pattern. 10 Install the lower shock mounting fastener. Torque to 415 ± 40 Nm (306 ± 30 ft-lb). 11 Perform these same steps on the other side of the vehicle. 12 Jack the steer axle up and remove jack stands and let axle down. 13 Remove wheel chocks. 14 Lower hood. Page 2(3) Volvo Trucks North America Service Program Date 10.2013 Group No. Release 721 005 1 Reimbursement This repair is covered by an authorized Service Program. Reimbursement is obtained via the normal claim handling process. Claim Type (used only when uploading from the Dealer Bus. Sys.) B Recall Status Vehicle inspected, repair not required 1- Inspected OK Vehicle repaired per instruction 2- Modified per instruction Labor Code Primary Labor Code 72110–0–01 1.4 hrs. Time to take charge and determine campaign status 17003–0-01 0.3 hrs. Causal Part 25130990 Authorization Number SP721005 Expiration Date OCT 1, 2014 Note: Take Charge Time is not included in the Labor Code for this operation. Take charge may be eligible but can only be used once per repair visit. If vehicle is having other warranty repairs performed, take charge should be charged to the warranty repair, otherwise take charge can be charged to this service program. Page 3(3)