AXLE ATTACHMENT ARRANGEMENT FOR TAG AXLE

摘要

A swing-frame auxiliary axle system (200) for a work vehicle (100) and method of assembling is disclosed that includes a pivot frame having a pair of spaced pivot arms (120) having a pivot end (134) and a free end (132) and being connected to carry a common transverse torque tube (130) close to the free end (132) thereof, each arm (120) being pivotally mounted to a vehicle chassis rail (114) near the pivot end (134), the torque tube (130) including a pair of tag axles attached thereto and wheels (116). The system is provided with a pivot frame alignment system for intrinsically aligning the pivot spaced arms (120) and the torque tube (130) in proper transverse relation for ease in assembling or re-assembling and stability in operating.