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725C / 730C / 730C EJ articulated trucks 

Suspension System
Module 13 - Text Reference

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LEARNING OUTCOMES
You will meet the following learning outcomes during the presentations, laboratory exercises,
and Post-Assessment for this Suspension System module of the 725C/730C/730C EJ
Articulated Truck course:

• Given the classroom presentation and the Lab 1 Worksheet(s), participants will take
notes on the location of the components in the 725C/730C/730C EJ Articulated Truck
suspension system and briefly describe their functionality.
• Given the Lab 1 Worksheet(s) and a 725C, 730C, and/or a 730C EJ Articulated Truck,
participants will locate and identify the suspension system components on the class
machine during the lab exercise.
• Given all reference material and class notes, participants will answer questions
regarding the 725C, 730C, and 730C EJ Articulated Truck suspension system during a
Post-Assessment.

• Learning Outcomes statement for You will meet the following learning outcomes during the presentations, laboratory
Module 13 exercises, and Post-Assessment of this Suspension System module for the
725C/730C/730C EJ Articulated Truck course:

• Given the classroom presentation and the Lab 1 Worksheet(s),

participants will take notes on the location of the components in the
725C/730C/730C EJ Articulated Truck suspension system and briefly
describe their functionality.

• Given the Lab 1 Worksheet(s) and a 725C, 730C, and/or a 730C EJ

Articulated Truck, participants will locate and identify the suspension
system components on the class machine during the lab exercise.

• Given all reference material and class notes, participants will answer
questions regarding the 725C, 730C, and 730C EJ Articulated Truck
suspension system during a Post-Assessment.

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725C / 730C / 730C EJ ARTICULATED TRUCKS

SUSPENSION SYSTEM
(5)
Rear Suspension
Blocks

(6)
Rear
Suspension
Arms

(4)
Rear Axle
Suspension
Link

(3)
Center Axle
Suspension
Link

(2)
Front
Suspension
Cylinders

(1)
Front Axle
Suspension
Link

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SUSPENSION SYSTEM - Component Identification

• Component identification and The 725C, 730C, and 730C EJ Articulated Trucks use the same suspension
brief overview of the truck arrangements for all models. The suspension components are nearly identical to
suspension system those found on previous models. The major components in the suspension
system, above, are listed below:

• Front Axle Suspension Link (1)

• Front Suspension Cylinders (2) (struts)

• Center Axle Suspension Link (3)

• Rear Axle Suspension Link (4)

• Rear Suspension Blocks (5)

• Rear Suspension Arms (6)

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(1)
Right
Suspension
Cylinder
(2)
Left
Suspension
Cylinder

(3)
Front Axle
Suspension
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Front Suspension

• Front suspension component The front suspension for the 725C, 730C, and 730C EJ Articulated Trucks is
identification and location comprised of the following major components.

• Brief description of the function • The Right Suspension Cylinder (1) (strut) and the Left Suspension
of each component Cylinder (2), which dampen the shock and cushion the frame from
sudden movements of the front axle due to uneven terrain.

• The Front Axle Suspension Link (3) provides lateral stability for the front
axle through a wide range of axle articulation as the two front wheels
travel over uneven terrain.

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1. Front Suspension Link

2. Front Axle Bracket
3. Frame Bracket

2 3

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• Front suspension link and The Front Suspension Link (1) is attached to the front Front Axle Bracket (2) on the
mounting brackets identification right side of the machine. The front axle bracket is bolted to the right side of the
and location axle.

• Brief description of the function The front suspension link is attached to the Frame Bracket (3) on the left side of the
of the front suspension link machine. The frame bracket is bolted to the left tractor frame rail.

The suspension link provides lateral stability, preventing side-to-side sway, as the
front wheels travel over terrain that is uneven from one side of the truck to the
other.

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1. Left Suspension Cylinder

2. Front Axle Bracket 3
3. Frame Bracket
4. Lube Points

2 4

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• Explanation of the function of the Shown above is the Left Suspension Cylinder (1). The bottom of the suspension
front suspension cylinders and cylinder (strut) is connected to the front axle at the Front Axle Bracket (2). The top
their attachment to the axle and of the cylinder is connected to the tractor frame at the Frame Bracket (3). Another
the frame suspension cylinder is installed on the right side of the front axle.

• Explanation of the lubrication The suspension cylinders are filled with oil and charged with nitrogen. The
points and the remote grease suspension cylinders provide shock absorption between the front wheels and the
zerks tractor frame, providing a smoother ride.

Lubrication hoses are attached to the Lube Points (4) where the strut is attached to
the axle and the frame. These hoses lead to remote grease points located at the
left rear of the tractor. Refer to the Operation and Maintenance Manual (OMM) for
type of lubrication grease and the lubrication frequency.

If an optional automatic lubrication system is installed on the truck, these lube

points are automatically lubricated.

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• Identification of the oil and
nitrogen ports on the front
suspension cylinders
• Brief explanation of the use of
the oil and nitrogen ports for
adjusting the front suspension
height
• Refer participants to the Systems
Operation and the Test and
Adjust manuals for height
adjustment procedure
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(1)
Oil
Port
(2)
Nitrogen
Port
(3)
Drain
Port
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Adjustment of the Front Suspension Height
The height of the front suspension may need occasional adjustments. The three
ports on each suspension cylinder are used to drain the cylinder of oil and nitrogen
and to refill the cylinder.
The front suspension is lowered by draining the oil and nitrogen from the Drain
Port (3). Oil is injected into the cylinder through the Oil Port (1). Nitrogen is used
to charge the cylinder, adjusting the suspension height, by injecting nitrogen
through the Nitrogen Port (2).
The height of the front suspension is measured from the top of the rim to the
bottom of the fender (Dimension A) on both sides of the machine.
Refer to the Systems Operation and Test and Adjust Manual for the detailed
instructions for suspension height, the type of oil and nitrogen required, and the
proper tooling and safety precautions needed for this procedure.
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(2)
Suspension
(1) Blocks
Rear
Suspension
Arms

(3)
Center
Axle

(4)
Suspension
Links
(5)
Rear
Axle
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Rear Suspension

• Rear suspension component The rear suspension for the 725C, 730C, and 730C EJ Articulated Trucks is
identification and location comprised of the following major components:

• Brief description of the function • The Rear Suspension Arms (1) allow the center and rear axles to follow
of the rear suspension system the contours of the terrain without a rigid connection between the axles
components and the trailer frame.

• The Suspension Blocks (2) help dampen the shock and cushion the
trailer frame from sudden movements of the rear axles as the truck
travels over uneven terrain.

• The Suspension Links (4) provide lateral stability for the Center
Axle (3) and the Rear Axle (5) through a wide range of axle articulation
as the four rear wheels travel over uneven terrain.

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1. Center Suspension Link

2. Rear Suspension Link
3. Axle Brackets
4. Frame Brackets
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• Explanation of the function of the The Center Suspension Link (1) and the Rear Suspension Link (2) are attached to
rear suspension links the Axle Brackets (3) on the right side of the machine. The axle brackets are bolted
to the right side of the axles.

The suspension links are attached to the Frame Brackets (4) on the left side of the
machine. The frame brackets are welded to the left trailer frame rail.

The suspension links provides lateral stability, preventing side-to-side motion, as the
wheels travel over terrain that is uneven from one side of the truck to the other.

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(1)
Rear Suspension
Arms

(5)
Pivot
(3) Point (4)
Center Rear
Axle Axle

(2)
Rear
Suspension
Blocks

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• Explanation of the function of
the rear suspension arms and
suspension blocks
The Rear Suspension Arms (1) have been redesigned. The Pivot Point (5) of the
suspension arms is now aligned vertically with the center of the frame instead of
below the frame. This position allows the Center Axle (3) and the Rear Axle (4) to
more smoothly follow the contours of the terrain without overly aggressive vertical
movement of the axles, providing a smoother ride.

As the axles move up and down with the contours of the terrain, the Rear
Suspension Blocks (2) dampen any sudden movements. The rear suspension
arms allow the axles to float independently up and down, further enhancing the ride
and reducing shock from being transmitted from the wheels to the frame.

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LEARNING OUTCOMES
You have met the following learning outcomes during the presentations, laboratory exercises,
and Post-Assessment for this Suspension System module of the 725C/730C/730C EJ
Articulated Truck course:

• Given the classroom presentation and the Lab 1 Worksheet(s), participants took
notes on the location of the components in the 725C/730C/730C EJ Articulated Truck
suspension system and briefly described their functionality.
• Given the Lab 1 Worksheet(s) and a 725C, 730C, and/or a 730C EJ Articulated Truck,
participants located and identified the suspension system components on the class
machine during the lab exercise.
• Given all reference material and class notes, participants will answer questions
regarding the 725C, 730C, and 730C EJ Articulated Truck suspension system during a
Post-Assessment.

• Restatement of Module 13 You have met the following learning outcomes during the presentations, laboratory
Learning Outcomes exercises, and Post-Assessment of this Suspension System module for the
725C/730C/730C EJ Articulated Truck course:

• Given the classroom presentation and the Lab 1 Worksheet(s),

participants took notes on the location of the components in the
725C/730C/730C EJ Articulated Truck suspension system and briefly
described their functionality.

• Given the Lab 1 Worksheet(s) and a 725C, 730C, and/or a 730C EJ

Articulated Truck, participants located and identified the suspension
system components on the class machine during the lab exercise.

• Given all reference material and class notes, participants answered

questions regarding the 725C, 730C, and 730C EJ Articulated Truck
suspension system during a Post-Assessment.

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• Conclusion This concludes the Suspension System module for the 725C, 730C, and the
730C EJ Articulated Trucks.

When used in conjunction with the Operation and Maintenance Manual (OMM)
and other service information, the service technician will be able to locate and
identify the major components, and to test and properly make adjustments to the
suspension system of the 725C, 730C, and 730C EJ Articulated Trucks.

For more information regarding testing, adjusting, and operation of the suspension
system, maintenance procedures, service intervals, machine operation, and safety
warnings and briefings, refer to the OMM, the Systems Operation, and the Testing
and Adjusting portions of the machine service manuals for the 725C, 730C, and
730C EJ Articulated Trucks.

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