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SERVICE BULLETIN
SB1777
ADDRESSEES
: Owners and operators
ABC Customer Care and Parts Source
VEHICLE TYPE
: Coaches with unitized wheel bearings
CONFIGURATION GROUP
: 12.06 Axles – Front axle
12.10 Axles – Drive axle
12.14 Axles – Trailing axle
BULLETIN TYPE
: Service information
DATE
: April 02nd, 2020
SUBJECT
: To check/replace wheel bearings periodically
TERMS & CONDITIONS
: This service bulletin does not entitle to any reimbursement.
WHEEL BEARING END-PLAY CHECKING:
This bulletin is being released as a reminder of the importance of wheel bearing preventive
maintenance. Check the wheel bearing end-play every 50,000 miles*, and when having any work
done on the brakes or any other component on the axle end. Follow the instructions mentioned in
section 12 of the maintenance manual.
*Vehicles driving less than 50,000 miles/year: at least every year. Vehcles driving more than 50,000 miles/year: at least
every 6 months.
REPLACEMENT INTERVAL FOR WHEEL BEARINGS:
To ensure maximum vehicle performance and quality it is recommended to replace the wheel
bearings of the front, drive and trailing axles every 500,000 miles or every 5 years, whatever
comes first. Instructions on how to do can be found in section 12 of the maintenance manual.
HELP DESK:
If there are any questions, please call ABC Customer Care & Parts Source toll-free for guidance on
1-877-427-7278. Listen for the warranty prompt and select that option.
DISCLAIMER:
The procedures contained herein are not exclusive. Van Hool cannot possibly know, evaluate, or
advise the transportation industry of all conceivable ways in which a procedure may be undertaken
or of the possible consequences of each such procedure. Other procedures may be as good, or
better, depending upon the particular circumstances involved. Each carrier who uses the
procedures herein must first satisfy itself thoroughly that neither the safety of its employees or
agents, nor the safety or usefulness of any products, will be jeopardized by any procedure
selected.
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INFORMATION HANDLING:
Important supplements and modifications of technical information not yet included
in the manual are communicated by means of Service Bulletins.
VAN HOOL CUSTOMER PORTAL:
Consult the Van Hool customer portal for the latest service documentation. Beside the
maintenance manual, you will also find the operating manual and the spare parts catalogue of your
vehicle on the customer portal. The customer portal is accessible through www.vanhool.be, and
only with a code (password) from Van Hool. If you do not have a password yet, request it by using
the link on the Van Hool website.
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