Chassis Maintenance
Regular chassis maintenance is imperative to keeping your coach safe and reliable for years to come. We recommend that you proactively schedule and record service at optimum intervals and have routine maintenance performed at a Freightliner location.
To use the maintenance sheets below to their full advantage, you’ll want to download the complete RV chassis maintenance manual first. The page number in the “MOP” column on the far right of each maintenance sheet will direct you to the full explanation of required inspection or service in the chassis maintenance manual.
As always, if you have any questions about your vehicle’s maintenance needs, give us a call at 800.FTL.HELP.
- Chassis Maintenance Manual
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6,000 Mile / 6 Month
Engine
- Inspect Drive Belt
- Check Support Fasteners
- Change Oil and Filter (see engine manufacturer's manual)
Air System
- Inspect Charge Air Cooler (CAC) and clean if needed
- Drain Air Tanks
- Inspect Air Conditioner Component
Electrical
- Check Alternator, Battery and Starter Connections
- Change and Clean Ground Cables
Radiator
- Inspect Radiator Cap
- Inspect Radiator Coolant Freeze Points
- Inspect Radiator SCA Levels
- Inspect Radiator Hose Routing (for Chaffing and Leaks)
Mechanical Fan Drive
- Change Gearbox Oil
Transmission
- Change Fluid and Filter (if required by Allison)
- Inspect Hose Routing for Chaffing and Leaks
Throttle Pedal
- Lubricate Pivot Pin
Suspension
- Check Fastener Torque
- Check Height Control Valve
- Lubricate ZF IFS
- Check Suspension U-Bolt Torque
- Inspect V-Ride Rear Suspension
- Lubricate Knuckle Pin†
- Inspect and Lubricate Tie-Rod End†
- Check All-Axle Alignment
- Inspect Wheel End
- Change Oil on Oil-Filled Hubs (front and tag axle)
- Check Axle Seals for Leaks
- Change Axle Lubricant and Clean Magnetic Plug (Detroit and Meritor Axles)
- Check Axle Breather
Tires, Brakes and Drivelines
- Check Wheel Nut
- Check Tire Pressure
- Inspect and Lubricate Driveline
- Inspect Brake System Valves
- Inspect Air Dryer and Air Lines for Proper Routing, Chaffing and Leaks
- Lubricate Camshaft Bracket Bushing
- Lubricate Slack Adjuster
- Lubricate Foot Brake Actuator
- Inspect Bendix Hydro-Max® Brake System (Front-Engine Only)
- Lubricate Brake Caliper Slide Pin - Bosch Brakes (Front-Engine Diesel Chassis)
- Check Brake Lines, Hydraulic Disc or Air Brakes
- Check Brake Line Wear, Hydraulic Disc Brakes (Front-Engine Only)
- Inspect Brake (air barkes)
Steering System
- Lubricate Drag Link
- Lubricate Steering Driveline
- Lubricate Steering Gear
- Change Hydraulic Reservoir Filter (including TRW)
Fuel System
- Inspect Fuel Tank Mounts and Fuel Line
- Change Fuel Filters
Exhaust System
- Inspect Exhaust System
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15,000 Mile / 12 Month
Engine
- Inspect Drive Belt
- Check Support Fasteners
- Change Oil and Filter (see engine manufacturer's manual)
Air System
- Inspect Air Cleaner
- Inspect Charge Air Cooler (CAC) and clean if needed
- Inspect Air Compressor
- Inspect Air Dryer and Air Lines for Proper Routing, Chaffing and Leaks
- Drain Air Tanks
- Inspect Air Conditioner Component
Electrical
- Check Alternator, Battery and Starter Connections
- Change and Clean Ground Cables
Radiator
- Inspect Radiator Cap
- Inspect Radiator Coolant Freeze Points
- Inspect Radiator SCA Levels
- Inspect Radiator Hose Routing (for Chaffing and Leaks)
Mechanical Fan Drive
- Lubricate Gearbox
Transmission
- Change Fluid and Filter (if required by Allison)
- Inspect Hose Routing for Chaffing and Leaks
Throttle Pedal
- Lubricate Pivot Pin
Suspension
- Check Fastener Torque
- Check Height Control Valve
- Lubricate ZF IFS
- Check Suspension U-Bolt Torque
- Inspect V-Ride Rear Suspension
- Lubricate Knuckle Pin†
- Inspect and Lubricate Tie-Rod End†
- Check All-Axle Alignment
- Inspect Wheel End
- Change Oil on Oil-Filled Hubs (front and tag axle)
- Check Axle Seals for Leaks
- Change Axle Lubricant and Clean Magnetic Plug (Detroit and Meritor Axles)
- Check Axle Breather
Tires, Brakes and Drivelines
- Check Tire Pressure
- Inspect and Lubricate Driveline
- Inspect Brake System Valves
- Lubricate Camshaft Bracket Bushing
- Lubricate Slack Adjuster
- Lubricate Foot Brake Actuator
- Inspect Bendix Hydro-Max® Brake System (Front-Engine Only)
- Lubricate Brake Caliper Slide Pin - Bosch Brakes (Front-Engine Diesel Chassis)
- Check Brake Lines, Hydraulic Disc or Air Brakes
- Check Brake Line Wear, Hydraulic Disc Brakes (Front-Engine Only)
- Inspect Brake (air barkes)
- Lubricate Meritor Roller Pin
Steering System
- Lubricate Drag Link
- Change Power Steering Fluid and Filter
- Lubricate Steering Driveline
- Lubricate Steering Gear
- Change Hydraulic Reservoir Filter (including TRW)
Fuel System
- Inspect Fuel Tank Mounts and Fuel Line
- Change Fuel Filters
Exhaust System
- Inspect Exhaust System
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30,000 Mile / 24 Month
Engine
- Inspect Drive Belt
- Check Support Fasteners
- Change Oil and Filter (see engine manufacturer's manual)
Air System
- Change Air Cleaner
- Inspect Charge Air Cooler (CAC) and clean if needed
- Inspect Air Compressor
- Drain Air Tanks
- Inspect Air Conditioner Component
Electrical
- Check Alternator, Battery and Starter Connections
- Change and Clean Ground Cables
Radiator
- Inspect Radiator Cap
- Inspect Radiator Coolant Freeze Points
- Inspect Radiator SCA Levels
- Inspect Radiator Hose Routing (for Chaffing and Leaks)
Mechanical Fan Drive
- Change Gearbox Oil
- Lubricate Gearbox
Transmission
- Change Fluid and Filter (if required by Allison)
- Inspect Hose Routing for Chaffing and Leaks
Throttle Pedal
- Lubricate Pivot Pin
Suspension
- Check Fastener Torque
- Check Height Control Valve
- Lubricate ZF IFS
- Check Suspension U-Bolt Torque
- Inspect V-Ride Rear Suspension
- Lubricate Knuckle Pin†
- Inspect and Lubricate Tie-Rod End†
- Check All-Axle Alignment
- Inspect Wheel End
- Change Oil on Oil-Filled Hubs (front and tag axle)
- Check Axle Seals for Leaks
- Change Axle Lubricant and Clean Magnetic Plug (Detroit and Meritor Axles)
- Check Axle Breather
Tires, Brakes and Drivelines
- Check Wheel Nut
- Check Tire Pressure
- Inspect and Lubricate Driveline
- Inspect Brake System Valves
- Inspect Air Dryer and Air Lines for Proper Routing, Chaffing and Leaks
- Lubricate Camshaft Bracket Bushing
- Lubricate Slack Adjuster
- Lubricate Foot Brake Actuator
- Inspect Bendix Hydro-Max® Brake System (Front-Engine Only)
- Lubricate Brake Caliper Slide Pin - Bosch Brakes (Front-Engine Diesel Chassis)
- Check Brake Lines, Hydraulic Disc or Air Brakes
- Check Brake Line Wear, Hydraulic Disc Brakes (Front-Engine Only)
- Inspect Brake (air barkes)
- Lubricate Meritor Roller Pin
Steering System
- Lubricate Drag Link
- Change Power Steering Fluid and Filter
- Lubricate Steering Driveline
- Lubricate Steering Gear
- Change Hydraulic Reservoir Filter (including TRW)
Fuel System
- Inspect Fuel Tank Mounts and Fuel Line
- Change Fuel Filters
Exhaust System
- Inspect Exhaust System
-
45,000 Mile / 36 Month
Engine
- Inspect Drive Belt
- Check Support Fasteners
- Change Oil and Filter (see engine manufacturer's manual)
Air System
- Inspect Air Cleaner
- Inspect Charge Air Cooler (CAC) and clean if needed
- Inspect Air Compressor
- Inspect Air Dryer and Air Lines for Proper Routing, Chaffing and Leaks
- Drain Air Tanks
- Inspect Air Conditioner Component
Electrical
- Check Alternator, Battery and Starter Connections
- Change and Clean Ground Cables
Radiator
- Inspect Radiator Cap
- Inspect Radiator Coolant Freeze Points
- Inspect Radiator SCA Levels
- Inspect Radiator Hose Routing (for Chaffing and Leaks)
Mechanical Fan Drive
- Lubricate Gearbox
Transmission
- Change Fluid and Filter (if required by Allison)
- Inspect Hose Routing for Chaffing and Leaks
Throttle Pedal
- Lubricate Pivot Pin
Suspension
- Check Fastener Torque
- Check Height Control Valve
- Lubricate ZF IFS
- Check Suspension U-Bolt Torque
- Inspect V-Ride Rear Suspension
- Lubricate Knuckle Pin†
- Inspect and Lubricate Tie-Rod End†
- Check All-Axle Alignment
- Inspect Wheel End
- Change Oil on Oil-Filled Hubs (front and tag axle)
- Check Axle Seals for Leaks
- Change Axle Lubricant and Clean Magnetic Plug (Detroit and Meritor Axles)
- Check Axle Breather
Tires, Brakes and Drivelines
- Check Tire Pressure
- Inspect and Lubricate Driveline
- Inspect Brake System Valves
- Inspect Air Dryer and Air Lines for Proper Routing, Chaffing and Leaks
- Change Air Dryer Desiccant and Coalescent Filter
- Lubricate Camshaft Bracket Bushing
- Lubricate Slack Adjuster
- Lubricate Foot Brake Actuator
- Inspect Bendix Hydro-Max® Brake System (Front-Engine Only)
- Lubricate Brake Caliper Slide Pin - Bosch Brakes (Front-Engine Diesel Chassis)
- Check Brake Lines, Hydraulic Disc or Air Brakes
- Check Brake Line Wear, Hydraulic Disc Brakes (Front-Engine Only)
- Inspect Brake (air barkes)
- Lubricate Meritor Roller Pin
Steering System
- Lubricate Drag Link
- Change Power Steering Fluid and Filter
- Lubricate Steering Driveline
- Lubricate Steering Gear
- Change Hydraulic Reservoir Filter (including TRW)
Fuel System
- Inspect Fuel Tank Mounts and Fuel Line
- Change Fuel Filters
Exhaust System
- Inspect Exhaust System
-
60,000 Mile / 48 Month
Engine
- Inspect Drive Belt
- Check Support Fasteners
- Change Oil and Filter (see engine manufacturer's manual)
Air System
- Change Air Cleaner
- Inspect Charge Air Cooler (CAC) and clean if needed
- Inspect Air Compressor
- Drain Air Tanks
- Inspect Air Conditioner Component
Electrical
- Check Alternator, Battery and Starter Connections
- Change and Clean Ground Cables
Radiator
- Inspect Radiator Cap
- Inspect Radiator Coolant Freeze Points
- Inspect Radiator SCA Levels
- Inspect Radiator Hose Routing (for Chaffing and Leaks)
Mechanical Fan Drive
- Change Gearbox Oil
- Lubricate Gearbox
Transmission
- Change Fluid and Filter (if required by Allison)
- Inspect Hose Routing for Chaffing and Leaks
Throttle Pedal
- Lubricate Pivot Pin
Suspension
- Check Fastener Torque
- Check Height Control Valve
- Lubricate ZF IFS
- Check Suspension U-Bolt Torque
- Inspect V-Ride Rear Suspension
- Lubricate Knuckle Pin†
- Inspect and Lubricate Tie-Rod End†
- Check All-Axle Alignment
- Inspect Wheel End
- Change Oil on Oil-Filled Hubs (front and tag axle)
- Check Axle Seals for Leaks
- Change Axle Lubricant and Clean Magnetic Plug (Detroit and Meritor Axles)
- Check Axle Breather
Tires, Brakes and Drivelines
- Check Wheel Nut
- Check Tire Pressure
- Inspect and Lubricate Driveline
- Inspect Brake System Valves
- Inspect Air Dryer and Air Lines for Proper Routing, Chaffing and Leaks
- Lubricate Camshaft Bracket Bushing
- Lubricate Slack Adjuster
- Lubricate Foot Brake Actuator
- Inspect Bendix Hydro-Max® Brake System (Front-Engine Only)
- Lubricate Brake Caliper Slide Pin - Bosch Brakes (Front-Engine Diesel Chassis)
- Check Brake Lines, Hydraulic Disc or Air Brakes
- Check Brake Line Wear, Hydraulic Disc Brakes (Front-Engine Only)
- Inspect Brake (air barkes)
- Lubricate Meritor Roller Pin
Steering System
- Lubricate Drag Link
- Change Power Steering Fluid and Filter
- Lubricate Steering Driveline
- Lubricate Steering Gear
- Change Hydraulic Reservoir Filter (including TRW)
Fuel System
- Inspect Fuel Tank Mounts and Fuel Line
- Change Fuel Filters
Exhaust System
- Inspect Exhaust System
