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Figure 2–1.

Incomplete Vehicle Certification Document. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Figure 2–2.

Location of Certification Labels - Driver’s Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. 2-2

Figure 3–1.

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W/ Single Rear Axle: Height and Length Measurements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Figure 3–2.

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W/ Tandem Rear Axle: Height and Length Measurements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. 3-3

Figure 3–3.

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Front View: Width and Ground Clearance Measurements [inches (mm)]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. 3-4

Figure 3–4.

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Rear View: Width and Ground Clearance Measurements [inches (mm)]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

Figure 3–5.

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Detailed Side View: Specific Measurements [inches (mm)]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

Figure 3–6.

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Battery Box Step and Cab Floor: side view, left side. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6

Figure 3–7.

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Fuel Tank Step and Cab Floor: side view, right side. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. 3-7

Figure 3–8.

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Crossmember Location and Overall Width with Doors Open. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

Figure 3–9.

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Fuel Tank Locations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9

Figure 3–10.

T300 10.5 and 10.62–Inch Rail Measurements [Inches (mm)] and Strength Characteristics. . . . . . 3-10

Figure 3–11.

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Battery Box and Air Tank Measurements [Inches (mm)]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10

Figure 3–12.

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Standard Fuel Tank and Exhaust Measurements [Inches (mm)]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11

Figure 3–13.

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Optional 22-inch Fuel Tank Mounting Measurements [Inches (mm)]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11

Figure 3–14.

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Vertical Tailpipe on Side of Cab [Inches (mm)]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3-12

Figure 3–15.

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Vertical Tailpipe on Back of Cab [Inches (mm)]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12

Figure 4–1.

Minimum Clearance Between Top of Rear Tires and Body Structure Overhang. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. 4-1

Figure 4–2.

Minimum Back–of–Cab Clearance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. 4-1

Figure 4–3.

Air Gap with Frame Rail with Outsert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. 4-2

Figure 4–4.

Spacer Between Frame Sill and Body Rail — Rubber or Plastic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4-3

Figure 4–5.

High Compression Spring Between the Mounting Bolt and Upper Bracket. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

Figure 4–6.

Rubber Spacer Between Brackets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. 4-3

Figure 4–7.

Hole Location Guidelines for Frame Rail and Bracket. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

Figure 4–8.

Crossmember–Gusset Hole Pattern Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. 4-4

Figure 4–9.

Acceptable U–Bolt Mounting with Wood and Fabricated Spacers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. 4-5

Figure 4–10.

Clearance Space for Air Lines and Cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

Figure 4–11.

Example of Fishplate Bracket at Rear End of Body, used with U–Bolts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

Figure 5–1.

Detail of Frame Extensions and Joint Welding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. 5-2

Figure 5–2.

Frame Insert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. 5-2

Figure 5–3.

Comparison of Original, Shortened, and Extended Wheelbases. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. 5-3

Figure 5–4.

Crossmember Added When Distance Exceeds 60 Inches (1524mm). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. 5-4

Figure 6–1.

Location of Prewired Body Harness Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Figure 6–2.

Prewired Truck and Body Harness (before 4/98) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. 6-2

Figure 6–3.

Prewired Truck and Body Harness (after 3/98) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. 6-3

Figure 6–4.

Adding a Third Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. 6-5

Figure 6–5.

Liftgate Circuit Breaker Inside Battery Box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. 6-6

Figure A–1.

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.A-1

Figure A–2.

Driver’s Door and Door Frame Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.A-1

Figure A–3.

Cummins Identification Plate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-2

Figure A–4.

Front Axle Identification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-2

Figure A–5.

Rear Axle Identification Labels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.A-3

Figure B–1.

Balanced Load: CGf 100 in. from front axle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.B-2

Figure B–2.

Unbalanced Load: CGf 133 in. from front axle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.B-2

Figure B–3.

Balanced Body Unloaded: CGf 156 in. (3962 mm) from front axle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-5

Figure B–4.

Liftgate Example: CGf 246 in. (6248 mm) from front axle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-6

Figure B–5.

Loaded Vehicle Example: CGf 156 in. (3962 mm) from front axle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. B-7

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