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AXLES AND WHEEL ENDS AXLE IDENTIFICATION TAGS There are primarily three manufacturers of drive and trailer axles for the long haul highway market. ArvinMeritor , DANA, and Hendrickson all supply trailer axles, while only DANA and ArvinMeritor supply drive axles. ™ ™ ArvinMeritor — DRIVE AXLE IDENTIFICATION ™ AXLE IDENTIFICATION TAG INFORMATION Model No. __________________________ Customer No. _______________________ Ratio _______________________________ Serial No. __________ Plant_________ Axle Housing Identification Tag Identification Tag Location of the identification tag, or stamp number, for the axles. Location is determined from the left driver side looking toward the front of the vehicle. A B A — Front engine drive — Right rear, next to cover B — Rear engine drive — Left or right rear, next to drive unit Axle Identification Tag Identification Tag Carrier ArvinMeritor — TRAILER AXLE IDENTIFICATION ™ Beam Type T = Tubular Beam Capacity lbs N = 22,500 kg 10,206 P = 22,500/25,000/30,000 10,206/11,340/13,608 Q = 25,000/30,000 R = 22,500/25,000 11,340/13,608 10,206/11,340 TN 4670 Q 2020 Modification 1 = Single Wheel 2 = Intermodal 3 = Bolted on Brakes 4 = Manual Bearing Adjustment 6 = Positive Bearing Adjustment 8 = 0.625" Nominal Wall Axle NOTE: The graphic provided is for reference only. Axle specific questions should be directed to the axle manufacturer. 12 Truck Technical Specifications Brake Width 1 = 10" (25 cm) 6 = 6" (15 cm) 7 = 7" or 7.5" (18-19 cm) 9 = 8" (20 cm) 0 = No Brakes