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ISO Meritor slack adjuster template

I'm in search of the Meritor slack adjuster template.

I replaced the rear rotors on my 1997 U320. They were heavily cracked and long-past their service life. Using the Rockwell stamped tag on the rear axle I was able to identify the correct parts needed (axle seal, one of the nuts was buggered). See tag photo.

To correctly adjust the slack adjusters, Meritor suggests using the correct 'template'. Calling Meritor, they told me the correct slack adjuster part number is R802462 for the left and R802463 for the right one. The templates are inside the box if/when you purchase a new slack adjuster but I don't need a new one as these are in fine condition. Does anyone have a template that I can use? They are not available separately, only when you purchase a new adjuster.
1997 U320 40'  Orlando, FL
"Purple Haze" which will soon be for sale.... !

Re: ISO Meritor slack adjuster template

Reply #1 –
http://www.axletech.com/resources/service_manuals/pdf/MM_4B.pdf

Section 7, Page 15:

Automatic Slack
Adjuster Templates
Order the correct automatic slack adjuster template from Meritor's Customer Service Center at 800-535-5560.
1993 U280 SE 40' WTBI, Build: 4359
C8.3 300hp, 6-Speed, Exhaust Brake
960 watts on the roof (6 x 160)
Sorento (or BOLT) on a Kar Kaddy SS
"Nature abhors a vacuum"

Re: ISO Meritor slack adjuster template

Reply #2 –
I've never had much great luck with auto slack adjusters really working perfectly. Every once in a while I crawl under there and just adjust them manually. Usually it needs 1 click or so.
1998 U270 34'

Re: ISO Meritor slack adjuster template

Reply #3 –
I've had projects that were less work and less frustrating.  We had a really hard time getting one inner wheel nut off. We tried penetrating oil, heat, uber torque - but had to resort to welding the frozen inner wheel nut to an outer nut to get it off.
1997 U320 40'  Orlando, FL
"Purple Haze" which will soon be for sale.... !

Re: ISO Meritor slack adjuster template

Reply #4 –
Quote from: StevenOrlando –
I've had projects that were less work and less frustrating.  We had a really hard time getting one inner wheel nut off. We tried penetrating oil, heat, uber torque - but had to resort to welding the frozen inner wheel nut to an outer nut to get it off.
That's what happens when Tire monkeys use big impact to put wheels on lug nuts should be hand torqued to 450 foot pounds
91 GV U300 Unihome 40' Build 3811
6V92TA Detroit

Re: ISO Meritor slack adjuster template

Reply #5 –
Also, when they don't realize there are left-handed threads on one side and right-handed threads on the other...marked with a "L" and "R".
Peter and Tammy Fleming
1991 U300 GV 40 - Sold, owned for 4 years
Downsized to Roadtrek Popular 210 class B
 

Re: ISO Meritor slack adjuster template

Reply #6 –
Steve, you should not need the template to change the slack adjuster, unless the brake chamber has been replaced or the clevis on the brake chamber rod has been moved.
The selected media item is not currently available.Bill&Doris 97 U270 36'
University of Parris Island Class of 66
Semper Fi  Build# 5174 MC#17094