Sterling Acterra Workshop Manual

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ACTERRA WORKSHOP MANUAL

Models: MX

STI-414, S19 (7/10P)

Published by
Daimler Trucks North America LLC
4747 N. Channel Ave.
Portland, OR 97217
Printed in U.S.A.

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 Foreword
The purpose of this manual is to assist the service technician when the vehicle is serviced. Major
drivetrain component service information is not included in this manual, but is located in each
manufacturer’s service manual.
Instructions and procedures are those recommended by Sterling Trucks or the component
manufacturer.
Maintenance schedules and additional service information are included in the Acterra® Mainte-
nance Manual.
IMPORTANT: Descriptions and specifications in this manual were in effect at the time
of printing. Sterling Trucks reserves the right to discontinue models, and to change
specifications or design at any time without notice and without incurring obligation.
Descriptions and specifications contained in this publication provide no warranty,
expressed or implied, and are subject to revision and editions without notice.
Refer to www.Daimler-TrucksNorthAmerica.com and www.SterlingTrucks.com for more
information, or contact Daimler Trucks North America LLC at the address below.

Environmental Concerns and Recommendations

Whenever you see instructions in this manual to discard materials, you should attempt to reclaim
and recycle them. To preserve our environment, follow appropriate environmental rules and
regulations when disposing of materials.

NOTICE: Parts Replacement Considerations

Do not replace suspension, axle, or steering parts (such as springs, wheels, hubs, and steering
gears) with used parts. Used parts may have been subjected to collisions or improper use and
have undetected structural damage.

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All rights reserved. No part of this publication, in whole or in part, may be translated, reproduced,
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photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Daimler Trucks
North America LLC. Daimler Trucks North America LLC is a Daimler company.

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 Introduction
Descriptions of Service Publications

Daimler Trucks North America LLC distributes the following major service publications in paper and electronic
(via ServicePro®) formats.
Workshop/Service Workshop/service manuals contain service and repair information for all vehicle
Manual systems and components, except for major components such as engines, trans-
missions, and rear axles. Each workshop/service manual section is divided into
subjects that can include general information, principles of operation, removal,
disassembly, assembly, installation, specifications, and troubleshooting.
Maintenance Manual Maintenance manuals contain routine maintenance procedures and intervals for
vehicle components and systems. They have information such as lubrication
procedures and tables, fluid replacement procedures, fluid capacities, specifica-
tions, and procedures for adjustments and for checking the tightness of fasten-
ers. Maintenance manuals do not contain detailed repair or service information.
Driver’s/Operator’s Driver’s/operator’s manuals contain information needed to enhance the driver’s
Manual understanding of how to operate and care for the vehicle and its components.
Each manual contains a chapter that covers pretrip and post-trip inspections,
and daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance of vehicle components. Driver’s/
operator’s manuals do not contain detailed repair or service information.
Service Bulletins Service bulletins provide the latest service tips, field repairs, product improve-
ments, and related information. Some service bulletins are updates to informa-
tion in the workshop/service manual. These bulletins take precedence over
workshop/service manual information, until the latter is updated; at that time, the
bulletin is usually canceled. The service bulletins manual is available only to
dealers. When doing service work on a vehicle system or part, check for a valid
service bulletin for the latest information on the subject.
IMPORTANT: Before using a particular service bulletin, check the current
service bulletin validity list to be sure the bulletin is valid.
Parts Technical Bulletins Parts technical bulletins provide information on parts. These bulletins contain
lists of parts and BOMs needed to do replacement and upgrade procedures.

Web-based repair, service, and parts documentation can be accessed using the following applications on the
AccessSterling.com website.
ServicePro ServicePro® provides Web-based access to the most up-to-date versions of the
publications listed above. In addition, the Service Solutions feature provides di-
agnostic assistance with Symptoms Search, by connecting to a large knowledge
base gathered from technicians and service personnel. Search results for both
documents and service solutions can be narrowed by initially entering vehicle
identification data.
PartsPro PartsPro® is an electronic parts catalog system, showing the specified vehicle’s
build record.
EZWiring EZWiring™ makes Freightliner, Sterling, Western Star, Thomas Built Buses, and
Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation products’ wiring drawings and floating
pin lists available online for viewing and printing. EZWiring can also be ac-
cessed from within PartsPro.

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Introduction
Descriptions of Service Publications

Warranty-related service information available on the AccessSterling.com website includes the following docu-
mentation.
Recall Campaigns Recall campaigns cover situations that involve service work or replacement of
parts in connection with a recall notice. These campaigns pertain to matters of
vehicle safety. All recall campaigns are distributed to dealers; customers receive
notices that apply to their vehicles.
Field Service Campaigns Field service campaigns are concerned with non-safety-related service work or
replacement of parts. All field service campaigns are distributed to dealers; cus-
tomers receive notices that apply to their vehicles.

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 Introduction
Page Description

For an example of an Acterra Workshop Manual page, see Fig. 1.

A B C

Threaded Fasteners 00.04

General Instructions

Fastener Replacement

Fastener Tightening

Fastener Selection and Installation

Thread Locking Compound

Application

D E F G
01/20/2000 f020104
A. Section Title
B. Section Number (made up of the Group Number—first two digits, followed by a sequence number—last two digits)
C. Subject Title
D. Manual Title
E. Release (Supplement) Date
F. Subject Number
G. Subject Page Number

Fig. 1, Example of an Acterra Workshop Manual Page

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Introduction
Workshop Manual Contents

Group No. Group Title

00 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . General Information
01 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Engine
09 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Air Intake
13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Air Compressor
15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alternators and Starters
20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Engine Cooling/Radiator
25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Clutch
26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Transmission
30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Throttle Control
31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Frame and Frame Components
32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Suspension
33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Front Axle
35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rear Axle
40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wheels and Tires
41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Driveline
42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brakes
46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steering
47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fuel
49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Exhaust
54 . . . . . . . . . . Electrical, Instruments, and Controls
60 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cab
72 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Doors
82 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Windshield Wipers and Washer
83 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Heater and Air Conditioner
88 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hood, Grille, and Cab Fenders
90 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fire Suppression Systems
91 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Seats and Restraint Systems
98 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paint

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Vehicle Receipt, Storage, and Pre-Delivery Information 00.01
General Information

Vehicle Receipt
Prior to signing for vehicle delivery from a transporter
company, the dealer is responsible for checking for
transporter-related shortages or damages, and noting
these discrepancies on the transporter’s delivery re-
ceipt.
The dealer is also responsible for ensuring that the
vehicle was built according to the Truck Sales Order/
Invoice.
Refer to Section 3 of the Daimler Trucks North
America LLC Warranty Manual for details.

Vehicle Storage
There may be times when a vehicle is stored for long
periods before customer delivery. To protect all ve-
hicles from deterioration and weather, they must be
properly maintained. Adequate protection and stor-
age of new vehicles is the responsibility of the
dealer.
Claims arising from loss and damage to improp-
erly stored vehicles will not be reimbursed.
See Section 3 of the Daimler Trucks North America
LLC Warranty Manual for instructions on storage of
new vehicles.

Pre-Delivery Information
All pre-delivery inspections and services must be
performed at an authorized Daimler Trucks North
America LLC facility, assigned to fully qualified ser-
vice personnel and recorded on the "New Vehicle
Pre-Delivery Inspection" form.
Refer to Section 3 of the Daimler Trucks North
America LLC Warranty Manual for details.
It is recommended the pre-delivery inspection be per-
formed within 30 days of vehicle receipt.

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Vehicle Receipt, Storage, and Pre-Delivery Information 00.01
Hoses and Electrical Wiring Routing Standards

Cooling System 6. Hoses that are protected with convoluted tubing

may come in contact with the bends on frame
rails and filters.
1. Cooling system hoses must clear all moving
parts by a minimum of 1/4 inch (6 mm). 7. HVAC hoses must be routed at least 6 inches
(152 mm) from a heat source if the heat source
2. The 1-inch (25-mm) hose from the surge tank to
does not have a heat shield. If a heat shield is
the engine must be free of sumps and have al-
provided, the hose must be routed at least 3
lowance for engine torque.
inches (76 mm) from the heat source.
3. All hoses from the engine hard pipes must be
8. All HVAC hoses must be routed so that regularly
wrapped in convoluted tubing.
serviced components, such as fuel filters, fuel/
4. Hoses that are protected with convoluted tubing water separators, oil filters, air filters, belts, and
may be secured with tie straps to clear the inner fill and drain plugs, are readily accessible for ad-
fenders. justment or replacement without the need to relo-
cate or remove the hoses.
5. Cooling system hoses should not be twisted or
kinked. 9. All A/C hoses in the engine compartment must
have convoluted tubing.
6. Cooling system hoses must be routed at least 6
inches (152 mm) from a heat source if the heat 10. If cushion clamps are used over convoluted tub-
source does not have a heat shield. If a heat ing at existing clamp points, no additional tie
shield is provided, the hose must be routed at straps or tape is needed.
least 3 inches (76 mm) from the heat source.
11. When convoluted tubing is installed on the
heater hose where it routes past the splash
HVAC System shield on the front right-hand side of the firewall,
and if it uses existing clamps, no additional tie
1. Cushion clamps are required to support all A/C straps or tape is needed.
lines. Butterfly or figure-8 clamps (two cushion
clamps) may be used to prevent rubbing or chaf-
ing.
Auxiliary Heater
2. Heater hoses that are protected with convoluted All auxiliary heater lines are deck-mounted hard pip-
tubing may be fastened with tie straps. If not pro- ing with rubber hose at both ends. No additional tie
tected with convoluted tubing, only cushion straps are required.
clamps or butterfly clamps may be used for
heater hoses. Engine Plumbing
3. A/C lines cannot be secured to air lines, fuel
lines, or electrical wires. 1. On vehicles equipped with the Cummins ISM
engine and power steering, no additional tie
4. HVAC hoses should be protected from damage straps or tape are needed if convoluted tubing is
by routing them away from hazards of heat, installed on the power steering hose where it
wheel splash (water, gravel, ice), human traffic, routes under the frame rail.
and moving parts of the vehicle.
2. The engine oil pressure line should not rub or
5. HVAC hoses should be routed away from sharp chafe against the Teflon® discharge line.
points and edges (such as nuts, bolts, brackets,
and frame rail edges), moveable parts, and
sources of abrasion, cutting, pinching, or crush- Electrical Wiring
ing.
1. Wires that are bundled together should be fas-
NOTE: If hoses are covered with convoluted tened at 8- to 12-inch (203- to 305-mm) intervals.
tubing, they may touch any of the above. If anchor clamps are more than 12 inches (305

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Hoses and Electrical Wiring Routing Standards

mm) apart, a tie strap must be used between the

anchor clamps.
Battery Cables
2. Bundles of wires that are located in an exposed 1. Battery cables must be routed along an unob-
area, such as under the cab or outside the frame structed path from the starter to the battery box.
rail, need to be fastened with heavy-duty cable The cables must not rub or chafe on brackets,
ties tanks, air lines, or fuel lines.
3. Any wiring that will be exposed to water or heat 2. Battery cables and electrical wiring cannot be
must be covered with either loom or convoluted tied or secured to fuel lines, discharge lines, or
tubing. Loom or convoluted tubing need not butt air lines.
up against Weather Pack® connectors.
3. Battery cables must have support brackets no
4. Any wiring routed across the vehicle, on the en- more than 30 inches (762 mm) apart. Tie straps
gine crossmember, or across the rear of the en- must be within 6 inches (152 mm) of both sides
gine, must be secured with a clamp or tie strap, of the support brackets, and every 12 inches
and covered with either convoluted tubing or a (305 mm) between the brackets.
loom.
4. Battery cables must have convoluted tubing from
5. Any wiring that may come into contact with sharp the frame bracket to the batteries, and from the
points and edges (such as nuts, bolts, brackets, frame bracket to the starter.
and frame rail edges), moveable parts, and
sources of abrasion, cutting, pinching, or crush-
ing, must be protected by either a loom or con-
Fuel Lines
voluted tubing. 1. Fuel lines must not be clamped to A/C lines, bat-
6. Unprotected breakouts (individual wires) of up to tery cables, jumper cables, or any other electrical
8 inches (203 mm) are acceptable as long as wiring.
these wires are routed safely away from sharp 2. Stand-off brackets or clamps may be used to
points and edges, moveable parts, and sources prevent fuel lines from rubbing against the frame.
of abrasion, cutting, pinching, or crushing.
3. Fuel lines must be routed at least 6 inches (152
7. Gray, flame-retardant convoluted tubing may be mm) from a heat source. If a heat shield is pro-
used to protect wiring in the cab or the chassis. vided, the fuel line must be at least 3 inches (76
Black nylon convoluted tubing may only be used mm) from the heat source.
in the chassis.
4. Fuel lines that are parallel may be fastened to-
8. All wiring must be routed so that regularly ser- gether. Fuel lines that cross or that rub on metal,
viced components, such as fuel filters, fuel/water plastic, or electrical parts, need to be separated
separators, oil filters, air filters, belts, and fill and with butterfly clamps.
drain plugs, are readily accessible for adjustment
or replacement without the need to relocate or
remove any wiring. Chassis Air Lines and Brake
9. In exposed locations, such as the road light har- Hoses
ness near the headlights, loose loops of wire
must be secured with tie straps. 1. Hoses may come in contact with each other if
they are parallel, or if they are bundled together.
10. All wiring should be routed a minimum of 4
inches (102 mm) from the exhaust. In situations 2. If the hoses lie on the curve or flat surface of a
where the wiring is less than 4 inches (102 mm) bracket or crossmember, they do not need con-
from the exhaust, a heat shield must be placed voluted tubing.
between the wiring and the exhaust.
3. Brake hoses may be clamped at the top of the
axle housing, and touch or lie against the axle
housing in its path to the brake chamber as this
assembly moves together.

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4. Brake hoses must have slack between the last

clamping point on the frame rail and the brake
chamber to allow for full range of suspension
travel.
5. Brake hoses should have butterfly clamps at
breakout points.
6. Air lines and brake hoses that are bundled to-
gether should be fastened at 8- to 12-inch (203-
to 305-mm) intervals. If anchor clamps are more
than 12 inches (305 mm) apart, a tie strap must
be used between the anchor clamps. Tie straps
may be closer than 12 inches (305 mm) apart.
7. Hoses or lines that may come into contact with
the sharp edge of a bracket or frame rail are to
be protected by convoluted tubing.
8. Air lines and brake hoses that are parallel may
be fastened together. Air lines and brake hoses
that cross or that rub on metal, plastic, or electri-
cal parts need to be separated with butterfly
clamps.
9. Nylon or STX (wire braid) chassis air lines may
be fastened together to prevent rubbing, as long
as the lines are stationary.

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Metric/U.S. Customary Conversion Charts 00.02
General Information

U.S. Customary to Metric Metric to U.S. Customary

Multiply Multiply
When You Know To Get When You Know To Get
By By
Length
inches (in) 25.4 millimeters (mm) 0.03937 inches (in)
inches (in) 2.54 centimeters (cm) 0.3937 inches (in)
feet (ft) 0.3048 meters (m) 3.281 feet (ft)
yards (yd) 0.9144 meters (m) 1.094 yards (yd)
miles (mi) 1.609 kilometers (km) 0.6215 miles (mi)
Area
square inches (in2) 645.16 square millimeters (mm2) 0.00155 square inches (in2)
square inches (in2) 6.452 square centimeters (cm2) 0.15 square inches (in2)
square feet (ft2) 0.0929 square meters (m2) 10.764 square feet (ft2)
Volume
cubic inches (in3) 16387.0 cubic millimeters (mm3) 0.000061 cubic inches (in3)
cubic inches (in3) 16.387 cubic centimeters (cm3) 0.06102 cubic inches (in3)
cubic inches (in3) 0.01639 liters (L) 61.024 cubic inches (in3)
fluid ounces (fl oz) 29.54 milliliters (mL) 0.03381 fluid ounces (fl oz)
pints (pt) 0.47318 liters (L) 2.1134 pints (pt)
quarts (qt) 0.94635 liters (L) 1.0567 quarts (qt)
gallons (gal) 3.7854 liters (L) 0.2642 gallons (gal)
cubic feet (ft3) 28.317 liters (L) 0.03531 cubic feet (ft3)
cubic feet (ft3) 0.02832 cubic meters (m3) 35.315 cubic feet (ft3)
Weight/Force
ounces (av) (oz) 28.35 grams (g) 0.03527 ounces (av) (oz)
pounds (av) (lb) 0.454 kilograms (kg) 2.205 pounds (av) (lb)
U.S. tons (t) 907.18 kilograms (kg) 0.001102 U.S. tons (t)
U.S. tons (t) 0.90718 metric tons (t) 1.1023 U.S. tons (t)
Torque/Work Force
inch-pounds (lbf·in) 11.298 Newton-centimeters (N·cm) 0.08851 inch-pounds (lbf·in)
foot-pounds (lbf·ft) 1.3558 Newton-meters (N·m) 0.7376 foot-pounds (lbf·ft)
Pressure/Vacuum
inches of mercury (inHg) 3.37685 kilo Pascals (kPa) 0.29613 inches of mercury (inHg)
pounds per square inch (psi) 6.895 kilo Pascals (kPa) 0.14503 pounds per square inch (psi)

Then Multiply Then

When You Know Subtract To Get When You Know To Get
Divide By By Add
degrees Fahrenheit (°F) 32 1.8 degrees Celsius (°C) 1.8 32 degrees Fahrenheit (°F)

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Vehicle Identification Numbering System 00.03
VIN for Vehicles Built through April 30, 2000

IMPORTANT: See Subject 060 for the vehicle IMPORTANT: A new VIN-code structure will be
identification numbering system for vehicles built used for all vehicles built after April 30, 2000.
May 1, 2000, or later. Character positions 1 through 4 and 9 through
17 are nearly the same in both versions, but
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 115 specifies
that all vehicles sold in the U.S. be assigned a 17-
positions 5 through 8 have been assigned
character Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Using slightly different parameters. As a result, the
a combination of letters and numerals, the VIN de- build date of a vehicle must be determined be-
fines the manufacturer, model, and major characteris- fore the VIN can be decoded.
tics of the vehicle. See Table 1 for the character po-
For all vehicles, a check digit (9th character) is deter-
sitions of a typical Sterling VIN,
mined by assignment of weighted values to the other
480ALEBDXWA345678.
16 characters. These weighted values are processed
The VIN can be found on the Vehicle Specification through a series of equations designed to check va-
Decal (see the driver’s manual for decal location) lidity of the VIN and to detect VIN alteration.
and stamped on the outside of the left-hand frame
NOTE: Always specify the VIN when ordering
rail about 24 to 40 inches (60 to 100 cm) aft of the
front axle centerline. On Sterling vehicles built before parts.
July 1998, the VIN is stamped on the frame rail near
the front axle position.

Seventeen-Character Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

Typical VIN 480 A L EB D X W A 345678
Character Position 1, 2, 3 4 5 6, 7 8 9 10 11 12 thru 17
Decoding Table * Table 2 Table 3 Table 4 Table 5 Table 6 — Table 7 Table 8 —
Code Description
Manufacturer, Make, Vehicle Type
Chassis, Front Axle Position, Brakes
Vehicle Model Series, Cab
Engine Model, Horsepower Range
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
Check Digit
Vehicle Model Year
Plant of Manufacture
Production Number
* For corresponding decoding information, see the applicable tables in this subject.

Table 1, Seventeen-Character Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

VIN Positions 1, 2, and 3 (Manufacturer, Make, Vehicle Type)

Code Vehicle Manufacturer Vehicle Make Vehicle Type
2FW Sterling, Canada-built Sterling Truck-Tractor
2FZ Sterling, Canada-built Sterling Incomplete Vehicle
480 Sterling, U.S.-built Sterling Truck-Tractor

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VIN Positions 1, 2, and 3 (Manufacturer, Make, Vehicle Type)

Code Vehicle Manufacturer Vehicle Make Vehicle Type
49H Sterling, U.S.-built Sterling Incomplete Vehicle
Table 2, VIN Positions 1, 2, and 3 (Manufacturer, Make, Vehicle Type)

VIN Position 4 (Chassis, Front Axle Position, Brakes) VIN Position 4 (Chassis, Front Axle Position, Brakes)
Front Axle Front Axle
Code Chassis Brakes Code Chassis Brakes
Position Position
A 4 x 2 Truck Forward Hydraulic 7 Glider Setback Air
B 8 x 4 Truck-Tractor Setback Air 8 Glider Forward Air
C 6 x 6 Truck-Tractor Setback Air 9 4 x 2 Truck Setback Air/Hydraulic
D 4 x 4 Truck Setback Hydraulic 0 Glider Setback Hydraulic
E 4 x 4 Truck Setback Air Table 3, VIN Position 4 (Chassis, Front Axle Position,
Brakes)
F 8 x 4 Truck Forward Air
G 8 x 4 Truck-Tractor Forward Air
H 4 x 2 Truck Forward Air VIN Position 5 (Vehicle Model Series, Cab)

J 10 x 4 Truck All Air Code Sterling Models

K 4 x 2 Truck-Tractor Forward Air A L7500 series

L 6 x 2 Truck Forward Air B L8500 series

M 6 x 2 Truck-Tractor Forward Air C L9501

N 6 x 4 Truck Forward Air D L8511

P 6 x 4 Truck-Tractor Forward Air E L9500 series

R 10 x 6 Truck Forward Air F L9522

S 10 x 6 Truck-Tractor Forward Air G A9522

T 6 x 6 Truck Setback Air H A9500 series

U 8 x 6 Truck All Air J A9513

V 8 x 6 Truck-Tractor All Air K L9513

W 4 x 2 Truck-Tractor Setback Air L L8501

X 6 x 4 Truck Setback Air M L8513

Y 6 x 4 Truck-Tractor Setback Air N L9511

Z 6 x 2 Truck Setback Air R L7501

1 4 x 2 Truck Forward Air/Hydraulic S ST9500

2 4 x 4 Truck Setback Air W SC8000

3 4 x 2 Truck Setback Hydraulic 2 SC6000

4 8 x 4 Truck Setback Air 7 SC7000

5 6 x 2 Truck-Tractor Setback Air Table 4, VIN Position 5 (Vehicle Model Series, Cab)

6 4 x 2 Truck Setback Air

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VIN Positions 6 and 7 (Engine Manufacturer, Model, Horsepower Range)

Code Engine Manufacturer Engine Model HP Range
AY Cummins NTC / N14 207–251
BY Cummins NTC / N14 254–310
CX Detroit Diesel S-60, 11.1 L 331–402
CY Cummins NTC / N14 315–385
DY Cummins NTC / N14 389–475
DZ Cummins N14 476–580
EB Caterpillar C10 / 3176J 225–275
EC Caterpillar C10 / 3176J 276–335
ED Caterpillar C10 / 3176J 336–407
FA Cummins 6BT 5.9 (diesel) / ISB 185–224
FB Cummins 6BT 5.9 (diesel) / ISB 225–275
FF Cummins 6BT 5.9/ ISB 153–184
JA Caterpillar CFE / 3126 (diesel) 185–224
JB Caterpillar CFE / 3126 (diesel) 225–275
JC Caterpillar CFE / 3126 (diesel) 276–335
JF Caterpillar CFE / 3126 (diesel) 153–184
KY Cummins L10 225–275
LA Cummins 6C 8.3 (diesel) / ISC 185–224
LB Cummins 6C 8.3 (diesel) / ISC 225–275
LC Cummins 6C 8.3 (diesel) / ISC 276–335
LE Cummins ISC 336–407
MC Cummins M11 / ISM 276–335
MD Cummins M11 / ISM 336–407
PY Detroit Diesel S-60, 11.1 L 275–330
RY Caterpillar 3406 270–330
SE Detroit Diesel S-60, 12.7 L 408–495
SY Caterpillar 3406 333–407
UY Caterpillar 3306 225–275
VY Caterpillar 3406 225–269
WD Caterpillar C12 / 3176L 336–407
WE Caterpillar C12 / 3176L 408–495
WY Caterpillar 3306 276–335
XY Caterpillar 3406 408–495
XZ Caterpillar 3406 496–605
YY Detroit Diesel S-60, 11.1 L 225–274
ZY Detroit Diesel S-60, 12.7 L 333–407

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VIN Positions 6 and 7 (Engine Manufacturer, Model, Horsepower Range)

Code Engine Manufacturer Engine Model HP Range
0Y No Engine — —
Table 5, VIN Positions 6 and 7 (Engine Manufacturer, Model, Horsepower Range)

VIN Position 8 (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)

Code lb kg
A 26,001–33,000 11 794–14 968
B 33,001 or over 14 969 or over
C 19,501–26,000 8846–11 793
D 16,001–19,500 7258–8845
2 6001–10,000 2722–4536
3 10,001–14,000 4537–6350
4 14,001–16,000 6351–7257
9 N/A: Incomplete Vehicle or Glider
Table 6, VIN Position 8 (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)

VIN Position 10 (Vehicle Model Year)

Code Model Year
N 1992
P 1993
R 1994
S 1995
T 1996
V 1997
W 1998
X 1999
Y 2000
Table 7, VIN Position 10 (Vehicle Model Year)

VIN Position 11 (Plant of Manufacture)

Code Plant of Manufacture
A St. Thomas, Ontario
H Mt. Holly, North Carolina
Table 8, VIN Position 11 (Plant of Manufacture)

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IMPORTANT: See Subject 050 for the vehicle Character positions 1 through 4 and 9 through 17 are
identification numbering system for vehicles built nearly the same in both versions, but positions 5
before May 1, 2000. through 8 have been assigned slightly different pa-
rameters.
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 115 specifies
that all vehicles sold in the U.S. be assigned a 17- Another new feature is that each product line has its
character Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Using own model list; that is, positions 5 and 6 are product-
a combination of letters and numerals, the VIN de- specific. For example, the code AB in positions 5 and
fines the manufacturer, model, and major characteris- 6 for a Sterling vehicle indicates an SC7000 Cargo.
tics of the vehicle. See Table 1 for the character po- Code AB in the same position for a Freightliner ve-
sitions of a typical Sterling VIN, hicle represents an FLD112.
2FZPABAV11AA12345. For all vehicles, a check digit (9th character) is deter-
The VIN can be found on the Vehicle Specification mined by assignment of weighted values to the other
Decal (see the driver’s manual for decal location) 16 characters. These weighted values are processed
and stamped on the outside of the frame rails about through a series of equations designed to check va-
24 to 40 inches (60 to 100 cm) aft of the front axle lidity of the VIN and to detect VIN alteration.
centerline. NOTE: Always specify the VIN when ordering
IMPORTANT: A revised VIN-code structure will parts.
be used for all vehicles built after April 30, 2000.
As a result, the build date of a vehicle must be
determined before the VIN can be decoded.

Seventeen-Character Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

Typical VIN 2FZ P AB AV 1 1 A A12345
Character Position 1, 2, 3 4 5, 6 7, 8 9 10 11 12–17
World Chassis Model, Engine, Check Digit Model Build Production
Code Description Manufacturer Configuration Cab, Brakes Calculation Year Location Serial Number
Identification GVWR
Decoding Table * Table 2 Table 3 Table 4 Table 5 — Table 6 Table 7 —
* For corresponding decoding information, see the applicable tables in this subject.

Table 1, Seventeen-Character Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

VIN Positions 1, 2, and 3 (World Manufacturer Identification)

Code Vehicle Manufacturer Vehicle Make Vehicle Type
2FW Sterling, Canada-built Sterling Truck-Tractor
2FZ Sterling, Canada-built Sterling Incomplete Vehicle
480 Sterling, U.S.-built Sterling Truck-Tractor
49H Sterling, U.S.-built Sterling Incomplete Vehicle
Table 2, VIN Positions 1, 2, and 3 (World Manufacturer Identification)

VIN Position 4 (Chassis Configuration) VIN Position 4 (Chassis Configuration)

Code Chassis Code Chassis
A 4 x 2 Truck D 4 x 4 Truck
B 4 x 2 Truck-Tractor E 4 x 4 Truck-Tractor

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VIN Position 4 (Chassis Configuration) VIN Positions 5 and 6 (Model, Cab, Class/GVWR)
Code Chassis Class
Code Model Cab
(GVWR)
F 6 x 2 Truck
AP L7500 Series Conventional Class 5
G 6 x 2 Truck-Tractor
H 6 x 4 Truck AR L7500 Series Conventional Class 6

J 6 x 4 Truck-Tractor AS L7500 Series Conventional Class 7

K 6 x 6 Truck AT L7500 Series Conventional Class 8
L 6 x 6 Truck-Tractor AU L7500 Series Glider Conventional Glider
M 8 x 4 Truck AV L8500 Series COE Class 7
N 8 x 4 Truck-Tractor
AW L8500 Series COE Class 8
P 8 x 6 Truck
AX L8500 Series Glider COE Glider
R 8 x 6 Truck-Tractor
AY L9500 Series Conventional Class 7
S 10 x 4 Truck
AZ L9500 Series Conventional Class 8
T 10 x 4 Truck-Tractor
U 10 x 6 Truck-Tractor A1 L9500 Series Glider Conventional Glider

V 10 x 6 Truck-Tractor A2 A9500 Series Conventional Class 7

X Glider A3 A9500 Series Conventional Class 8

Table 3, VIN Position 4 (Chassis, Front Axle Position, A4 A9500 Series Glider Conventional Glider
Brakes)
A5 ST9500 Series Conventional Class 7
A6 ST9500 Series Conventional Class 8
VIN Positions 5 and 6 (Model, Cab, Class/GVWR)
A7 ST9500 Series Glider Conventional Glider
Class
Code Model Cab A8 L7501 Conventional Class 6
(GVWR)
AA SC7000 Cargo COE Class 6 * A9 L7501 Conventional Class 7
AB SC7000 Cargo COE Class 7 † A0 L7501 Conventional Class 8
AC SC7000 Cargo COE Class 8 ‡ BA L8501 Conventional Class 6
AD SC8000 Cargo COE Class 7 BB L8501 Conventional Class 7
AE SC8000 Cargo COE Class 8 BC L8501 Conventional Class 8
AF M5500 Acterra Conventional Class 5 § BD L8511 Conventional Class 7
AG M6500 Acterra Conventional Class 5 BE L8511 Conventional Class 8
AH M6500 Acterra Conventional Class 6 BF L8513 Conventional Class 7
AJ M7500 Acterra Conventional Class 6 BG L8513 Conventional Class 8
AK M7500 Acterra Conventional Class 7 BH L9501 Conventional Class 7
AL M8500 Acterra Conventional Class 6 BJ L9501 Conventional
AM M8500 Acterra Conventional Class 7 BK L9511 Conventional Class 7
AN M8500 Acterra Conventional Class 8 BL L9511 Conventional Class 8
BM L9513 Conventional Class 7
BN L9513 Conventional Class 8

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VIN Positions 5 and 6 (Model, Cab, Class/GVWR) VIN Positions 5 and 6 (Model, Cab, Class/GVWR)
Class Class
Code Model Cab Code Model Cab
(GVWR) (GVWR)
BP A9522 Conventional Class 7 BW L9513 Conventional Class 7
BR A9522 Conventional Class 8 BX L9513 Conventional Class 8
BS L9522 Conventional Class 7 * Class 6 GVWR is 19,501–26,000 lb.
† Class 7 GVWR is 26,001–33,000 lb.
‡ Class 8 GVWR is 33,001 lb and over.
BT L9522 Conventional Class 8 § Class 5 GVWR is 16,001–19,500 lb.
BU T-2 COE Class 7 Table 4, VIN Positions 5 and 6 (Model, Cab,
BV T-2 COE Class 8 Class/GVWR)

VIN Positions 7 and 8 (Engine, Brakes)

Displace- Config-
Code Engine Fuel Brakes
ment (L) uration
AA Caterpillar 3176 Diesel 10.3 I–6 Air
AB Caterpillar 3176 Diesel 10.3 I–6 Hydraulic
AC Caterpillar 3176 Diesel 10.3 I–6 Air/Hydraulic
AD Caterpillar 3406 Diesel 14.6 I–6 Air
AE Caterpillar 3406 Diesel 14.6 I–6 Hydraulic
AF Caterpillar 3406 Diesel 14.6 I–6 Air/Hydraulic
AG Caterpillar 3406E Diesel 15.8 I–6 Air
AH Caterpillar 3406E Diesel 15.8 I–6 Hydraulic
AJ Caterpillar 3406E Diesel 15.8 I–6 Air/Hydraulic
AK Caterpillar 3126/CFE Diesel 7.2 I–6 Air
AL Caterpillar 3126/CFE Diesel 7.2 I–6 Hydraulic
AM Caterpillar 3126/CFE Diesel 7.2 I–6 Air/Hydraulic
AN Caterpillar C10 Diesel 10.3 I–6 Air
AP Caterpillar C10 Diesel 10.3 I–6 Hydraulic
AR Caterpillar C10 Diesel 10.3 I–6 Air/Hydraulic
AS Caterpillar C12 Diesel 12.0 I–6 Air
AT Caterpillar C12 Diesel 12.0 I–6 Hydraulic
AU Caterpillar C12 Diesel 12.0 I–6 Air/Hydraulic
AV Caterpillar C15 Diesel 14.6 I–6 Air
AW Caterpillar C15 Diesel 14.6 I–6 Hydraulic
AX Caterpillar C15 Diesel 14.6 I–6 Air/Hydraulic

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VIN Positions 7 and 8 (Engine, Brakes)

Displace- Config-
Code Engine Fuel Brakes
ment (L) uration
AY Caterpillar C16 Diesel 15.8 I–6 Air
AZ Caterpillar C16 Diesel 15.8 I–6 Hydraulic
A1 Caterpillar C16 Diesel 15.8 I–6 Air/Hydraulic
A2 Cummins L10 Diesel 10.8 I–6 Air
A3 Cummins L10 Diesel 10.8 I–6 Hydraulic
A4 Cummins L10 Diesel 10.8 I–6 Air/Hydraulic
A5 Cummins M11 Diesel 10.8 I–6 Air
A6 Cummins M11 Diesel 10.8 I–6 Hydraulic
A7 Cummins M11 Diesel 10.8 I–6 Air/Hydraulic
A8 Cummins ISM Diesel 10.8 I–6 Air
A9 Cummins ISM Diesel 10.8 I–6 Hydraulic
A0 Cummins ISM Diesel 10.8 I–6 Air/Hydraulic
BA Cummins NTC Diesel 14.0 I–6 Air
BB Cummins NTC Diesel 14.0 I–6 Hydraulic
BC Cummins NTC Diesel 14.0 I–6 Air/Hydraulic
BD Cummins N14 Diesel 14.0 I–6 Air
BE Cummins N14 Diesel 14.0 I–6 Hydraulic
BF Cummins N14 Diesel 14.0 I–6 Air/Hydraulic
BG Cummins ISX/Signature Diesel 14.9 I–6 Air
BH Cummins ISX/Signature Diesel 14.9 I–6 Hydraulic
BJ Cummins ISX/Signature Diesel 14.9 I–6 Air/Hydraulic
BK Cummins C8.3 Diesel 8.3 I–6 Air
BL Cummins C8.3 Diesel 8.3 I–6 Hydraulic
BM Cummins C8.3 Diesel 8.3 I–6 Air/Hydraulic
BN Cummins B5.9 Diesel 5.9 I–6 Air
BP Cummins B5.9 Diesel 5.9 I–6 Hydraulic
BR Cummins B5.9 Diesel 5.9 I–6 Air/Hydraulic
BS Cummins ISC Diesel 8.3 I–6 Air
BT Cummins ISC Diesel 8.3 I–6 Hydraulic
BU Cummins ISC Diesel 8.3 I–6 Air/Hydraulic

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VIN Positions 7 and 8 (Engine, Brakes)

Displace- Config-
Code Engine Fuel Brakes
ment (L) uration
BV Cummins ISB Diesel 5.9 I–6 Air
BW Cummins ISB Diesel 5.9 I–6 Hydraulic
BX Cummins ISB Diesel 5.9 I–6 Air/Hydraulic
BY Cummins B5.9 Propane 5.9 I–6 Air
BZ Cummins B5.9 Propane 5.9 I–6 Hydraulic
B1 Cummins B5.9 Propane 5.9 I–6 Air/Hydraulic
B2 Cummins B5.9 Natural Gas 5.9 I–6 Air
B3 Cummins B5.9 Natural Gas 5.9 I–6 Hydraulic
B4 Cummins B5.9 Natural Gas 5.9 I–6 Air/Hydraulic
B5 Cummins C8.3 Natural Gas 8.3 I–6 Air
B6 Cummins C8.3 Natural Gas 8.3 I–6 Hydraulic
B7 Cummins C8.3 Natural Gas 8.3 I–6 Air/Hydraulic
B8 Detroit Series 50 Diesel 8.5 I–4 Air
B9 Detroit Series 50 Diesel 8.5 I–4 Hydraulic
B0 Detroit Series 50 Diesel 8.5 I–4 Air/Hydraulic
CA Detroit Series 55 Diesel 12.0 I–6 Air
CB Detroit Series 55 Diesel 12.0 I–6 Hydraulic
CC Detroit Series 55 Diesel 12.0 I–6 Air/Hydraulic
CD Detroit Series 60 Diesel 11.1 I–6 Air
CE Detroit Series 60 Diesel 11.1 I–6 Hydraulic
CF Detroit Series 60 Diesel 11.1 I–6 Air/Hydraulic
CG Detroit Series 60 Diesel 12.7 I–6 Air
CH Detroit Series 60 Diesel 12.7 I–6 Hydraulic
CJ Detroit Series 60 Diesel 12.7 I–6 Air/Hydraulic
CK Detroit Series 60 Diesel 14.0 I–6 Air
CL Detroit Series 60 Diesel 14.0 I–6 Hydraulic
CM Detroit Series 60 Diesel 14.0 I–6 Air/Hydraulic
CN Mercedes-Benz MBE900 Diesel 4.3 I–4 Air
CP Mercedes-Benz MBE900 Diesel 4.3 I–4 Hydraulic
CR Mercedes-Benz MBE900 Diesel 4.3 I–4 Air/Hydraulic

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