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Adjust steer axle airbags on 780

Discussion in 'Volvo Forum' started by Mark & Jess, Oct 13, 2012.

  1. Oct 13, 2012 #1
    Mark & Jess

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    Hi. I've been lurking here since we bought our own truck and have found lots of helpful info however we have a problem that i haven't found a thread for... :biggrin_2552: So, can anyone tell me how/where to adjust the airbags on the steer axle on a 2007 volvo 780? Thanks in advance! You guys are great. :biggrin_255:
     
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  3. Oct 13, 2012 #2
    Pedigreed Bulldog

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    What exactly is it that you want to adjust?
     
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  4. Oct 13, 2012 #3
    Hardlyevr

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    The simple answer is at a dealership or a VERY good frame and alignment shop. I knew the air ride axle on my '07 780 was not right. My local independent shop got the spec's and procedure from a dealership, and it is very involved. Phase of the moon, alignment of the planets and precise tides......OK I might exaggerate a little, but it was not worth the time and effort for someone that does not do it all the time, and does not have alignment equipment.

    And you can have basic alignment shops tell you everything is in spec, but if the ride height is not set correctly will wear tires goofy. Been there, done that, and have the casings to prove it!
     
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  5. Oct 13, 2012 #4
    biododge1

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    look for the leveling valve in front. I presume you want to change ride height, just loosen and adjust
     
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  7. Oct 13, 2012 #5
    Mark & Jess

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    Need to adjust the air ride height and can't find the leveling valve... Also can't get hubby on the phone so hopefully i'm explaining it right.
     
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  8. Oct 13, 2012 #6
    Heavyd

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  9. Oct 13, 2012 #7
    Mark & Jess

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    Thank you heavyd!!!! This was EXACTLY what i needed. And it has diagrams. You rock!
     
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