Maintenance 133 T-Ride Equalizer Beams The Volvo T-Ride suspension has equalizer beams between the tandem axles. The beam bushing needs to be lubricated at the normal lube intervals for normal highway driving. If the vehicle is being driven in severe climates with a lot of wet, slushy, highly dusty roads, or in off-road service, increase the frequency of lubrication. If driving in severe duty, where water may enter the bushing, daily lubrication may be necessary. W6000838 Cab Maintenance Doors The door lock mechanism should be greased annually using white grease.
Lubricate the door lock cylinder with liquid graphite annually, or more often in climates with a lot of snow and salt on the roads. Coat the door stop arm with white grease annually. On wet and salted roads, roadspray can enter the door lock key cylinder. Lubricate the cylinder with liquid graphite annually or more often if necessary. The door hinge pins are treated at manufacturing and then sealed. No lubrication is necessary. W8003203 To keep the door rubber moldings and seals around the windows in good working order and to prevent them from freezing shut during the cold season, occasionally spray on a silicone compound.