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BODY MOUNTING
Peterbilt Motors Company 4-2
CRITICAL CLEARANCES
REAR TIRES AND CAB
CAUTION: Insufficient clearance between rear tires and body structure could cause damage to the body during
suspension movement.
Normal suspension movement could cause contact between the tires and the body. To prevent this, mount the body so
that the minimum clearance between the top of the tire and the bottom of the body is 8 inches (203 mm). This should be
measured with the body empty. See FIGURE 4-1.
FIGURE 4-1. Minimum Clearance Between Top of Rear Tires and Body Structure Overhang
CAUTION: Maintain adequate clearance between back of cab and the front (leading edge) of mounted body. It is
recommended the body leading edge be mounted 4 in. behind the cab. See FIGURE 4-2.
NOTE: Be sure to provide maintenance access to the battery box and fuel tank fill neck.
FIGURE 4-2. Minimum Back of Cab Clearance