Heavy Duty Trucking, September 2018

Stay on top of the latest AMT trends by signing up for Eatons newsletter www eatoncumminsjv com PREPARE TOREPAIR AMTs Are you prepared to service AMTs Between 2006 and 2014 almost 300000 Class 8 trucks came off the line equipped with automated manual transmissions AMTs Thats 300000 trucks that are out of warranty and soon to be coming through your shop An even bigger wave is cresting for the future In 2017 65 of all trucks built contained an AMT and that number is expected to keep growing Are you ready for the AMT service and repair work that is coming your way BELOW ARE EIGHT THINGS TO HELP YOU PREPARE FOR THE AMT SERVICE SURGE PROVIDE PEACE OF MINDNot all transmission lubricants are created equal While not unique to AMTs Eatons PS 386 transmission lube can be used in both automated and manual transmissions The Procision transmission however requires a unique lube PS 278 due to its innovative dual clutch module GET TRAINEDSTOCK UPKEEP IT GENUINEYou already know how to rebuild a mechanical gearbox Diagnosing and repairing AMTs requires additional skills that many technicians dont yet have The Eaton Roadranger Academy offers online and hands on courses that cover the identifi cation of components understanding the theory of operation preventative maintenance service and troubleshooting of AMTs and repair Downtime is poison to fl eets To help your customers get back on the road as quickly as possible you will need to be sure your shelves are stocked with the right parts AMTs require unique components such as clutches shift actuation and electronic controllers Contact your Eaton Parts Solution Manager to stay stocked with the right parts keeping your customers where they should be on the road Staying stocked isnt enough Offering the absolute best quality and the latest technology is just as valuable to your business as it is to your customers Using genuine Eaton parts ensures their transmission operates like it was designed to WORK YOUR NETWORKAUGMENT YOUR TOOLBOXKNOW YOUR CLUTCHESSTAY CONNECTEDIf youre unsure you can always rely on the solutions support and expertise of the Roadranger network The one tried and true name in the trucking industry proven time and again to be in the fi eld and on the phone when you need them All the training in the world wont help if you dont know where to access the necessary tools AMTs are complex systems you need special software to properly diagnose their issues Make sure you have an up to date license for Eatons ServiceRanger 4 software Keep this tool at your fi ngertips to provide timely diagnostics to your customers The popular UltraShift PLUS and Fuller Advantage AMTs use a clutch specifi cally designed to withstand the high actuation conditions associated with automated transmission systems Although they appear similar the Advantage self adjust clutch or EverTough clutch cannot be used When issues crop up your customers know immediately thanks to recent innovations in remote diagnostics like Eaton IntelliConnect Knowing the issues that are heading your way can help you better prepare which means your customers are back on the road quicker and more likely to come back 2018 Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission Technologies All rights reserved