MERITOR FRONT AXLES

Proven Meritor axle leadership has resulted in a broad range of front non-drive
steer axles and front drive steer axles that combine unsurpassed steering control,
durability and low maintenance. From Easy Steer™ bushings that reduce steering
effort to the off-road mobility of the Meritor MX Series single-reduction front
drive steer axles, Meritor front axles deliver.

Features/Options Performance Benefits

Offers up to a 55-degree turn-angle capability Unsurpassed maneuverability and vehicle stability

Unique Easy Steer bushing technology Reduces steering effort and increases axle life

Combination of Meritor Easy Steer king pin bushings, Delivers tight, 50-degree turning radius, superior vehicle
computer-designed and optimized I-beam construction control and longer tire life
and stiff axle assembly

Special low-friction bushings, double draw keys, Combine durability, low maintenance and ease of service
and integral thrust bearing and seal designs

Wide range of lightweight, full-strength steer axle Allows customization for specific applications and
assemblies for a variety of wheel base lengths, superior OEM packaging flexibility
front axle tracks and turn angles

Optional unitized hub with preassembled hub, Maximizes assembly efficiency for vehicle OEMs
bearings and seals

Meritor double drop axles feature a large-diameter, Delivers greater durability and longer life
heat-treated king pin

Variety of front drive axle weight ratings Provides OEM efficiencies for vehicle model families

Wide ratio of front drive axle gear selection Allows for use in a wide range of heavy-duty on- and
off-highway applications
Front Non-Drive Steer Axle Specifications
KPI KING PIN
RATINGS AXLE AXLE BEAM DROP WHEEL-END
INTERSECTION APPLICATIONS
pounds (kg) MODEL inches (mm) SERIES
inches (mm)

MFS-12-143A-N 3.74 (95.0) 71.5 (1816.1) GS, HS, LH

MFS-12-144A-N 5.00 (127.0) GS, HS, LH
FF-941 3.50 (88.9) HS, RS
12,000 (5,448)
FF-943 5.00 (127.0) HS, RS
FF-961 3.50 (88.9) 69.0 (1,752.6) HS, RS
FF-966 3.5/2.0 (88.9/51.0) HS, RS

12,500 (5,669) 12.5k 3.74 (95.0) 71.5 (1,816.1)

FF-967 3.5/2.0 (88.9/51.0) GS, HS

FF-942 3.50 (88.9) 69.0 (1,752.6) GS, HS
13,200 (5,993) FF-944 5.00 (127.0) GS, HS
MFS-13-143A-N 3.74 (95.0) LH, RS
MFS-13-144A-N 5.00 (127.0) 71.5 (1,816.1) LH, RS
A
FG-941 3.50 (88.9) GS, HS, LH, RS
14,600 (6,628) 69.0 (1,752.6)
FG-943 5.00 (127.0) GS, HS, LG, RS

MFS-14-143A-N 3.74 (95.0) GS, HS, LG, RS

14,700 (6,674)
MFS-14-144A-N 5.00 (127.0) 71.5 (1,816.1) GS, HS, LG, RS

MFS-16-143A-N 3.74 (95.0) GS, HS, RS

MFS-16-122A-N 69.0 (1,752.6) GS, HS, RS
16,000 (7,264) 3.50 (88.9)
FL-941 68.5 (1,739.9) GS, HS, RS
FL-943 5.00 (127.0) 68.83 (1,748.3) GS, HS, RS

FL-941 3.50 (88.9) 68.5 (1,739.9) GS, HS, RS

18,000 (8,172) MFS-18-133A-N 3.74 (95.0) 71.0 (1,803.4) GS, HS, RS
FL-943 5.00 (127.0) 68.83 (1,748.3) GS, HS, RS

FL-941 3.50 (88.9) 68.5 (1,739.9) GS, HS, RS

20,000 (9,080) FL-943 5.00 (127.0) 68.83 (1,748.3) GS, HS, RS
MFS-20-133A-N 3.74 (95.0) 71.0 (1,803.4) GS, HS, RS

Front Drive Steer Axle Specifications

(KPI) KING PIN
RING GEAR BOWL
RATINGS AXLE MAX. TURN INTERSECTION
STANDARD RATIOS SIZE OFFSET JOINT TYPE OPTIONS WHEEL-END SERIES APPLICATIONS
pounds (kg) MODEL ANGLE DISTANCE
inches (mm) inches (mm)
inches (mm)

10,000 (4,540) MX-10-120 10.0 (254) 69.0 (1,752)

3.31, 3.58, 3.73, 3.91, 4.10, CTI,
12,000 (5,448) MS-12-120 Passenger Side Standard Double Standard
4.30, 4.56, 4.88, 5.13, 5.29, 13.25 (336.6) 42˚ Limited
14,000 (6,350) MX-14-120 10.75 (273) Cardan 70.5 (1,790)
5.57, 5,86, 6.14, 6.83, 7.17 Slip Diff
16,000 (7,258) MX-16-120 Passenger Side Wide Track Wide Track
17,000 (7,945) MX-17-120
2.79, 2.93, 3.07, 3.21, 3.42, 3.58, 3.73, CTI, Limited
19,000 (8,626) MX-19-140
3.90, 4.11, 4.33, 4.56, 4.63, 4.88, 5.13, 15.31 (388.9) Slip Diff,
5.29, 5.57, 5.86, 6.14, 6.43, 6.83, 7.17 Diff Lock U HS
MX-21-140 66.5 (1,689)
Single Standard
21,000 (9,534) 3.07, 3.21, 3.42, 3.58, 3.73, 3.91, 0 35˚
Cardan 68.5 (1,740)
MX-21-160 4.10, 4.30, 4.56, 4.89, 5.38, 5.63,
5.86, 6.14, 6.43, 6.83, 7.17 Wide Track CTI,
18.00 (457.2)
Diff Lock
4.10, 4.56, 4.89, 5.13, 5.29,
23,000 (10,442) MX-23-160
5.38, 5.63, 6.14, 6.43, 6.83, 7.17

Applications Key: '3n'ENERAL3ERVICEs(3n(EAVY3ERVICEs,(n,INEHAULs23n2ESTRICTED3ERVICE

See Applications section for specific vehicle references. Refer to publication TP7824 for complete axle specification details.
CURRENT NON-DRIVE AXLE
MODEL NOMENCLATURE

Brake Type
CA = Dura-Master®!IR$ISC"RAKE
,  10LUS˜#AM"RAKE
N = None
P = Cam-Master®h0v3ERIES#AM"RAKE
Q = Cam-Master®h1v3ERIES#AM"RAKE
T = Cam-Master®h4v3ERIES#AM"RAKE
W = Cam-Master®h7v3ERIES#AM"RAKE
:  .ON -ERITOR"RAKE
RDA = Stopmaster®7EDGE"RAKE$UAL!IR#HAMBERS
RSA = Stopmaster®7EDGE"RAKE3)NGLE!IR#HAMBER
RDH = Stopmaster®7EDGE"RAKE$UAL(YDRAULIC#YLINDERS
RSH = Stopmaster®7EDGE"RAKE3INGLE(YDRAULIC#YLINDER

Basic Capacity
C= 7,000-8,000 lbs (3175-3629 kg)
D= 10,000 lbs (4536 kg)
F= 12,000-13,200 lbs (5443-5987 kg)
G= 14,600 lbs (6623 kg)
L= 16,000-20,000 lbs (7258-9072 kg)
Specification Number

Fx-xxx-xx-xxx
F F - 9 6 1 - L X - 2 2 1

Front Axle Number Design Variation

 4APERED+ING0IN
 3TRAIGHT+ING0IN
2 = Special Tie Rods
Basic Series 3 = 5-Inch Drop from Center of Spindle to Pad
4 = 5-Inch Drop from Center of Spindle
to Pad and Special Tie Rods
5 = Special Wheel Ends
 $OUBLE$ROP"EAMnLBS'!7
$OUBLE$ROP"EAMnLBS'!7

Major Variation
0 = Pre-FMVSS-121 Design
 3TRAIGHT3EALED+ING0INAND
New Tie Rod Assembly
 3EALED+ING0IN#ONSTRUCTION
 ,ARGER!XLE"EAMAND+NUCKLES
4 = Easy Steer® Design
 4UBULAR!XLE"EAM
 ,IGHTWEIGHT!XLE"EAM
7 = Center-Point™ Design
8 = Easy Steer Plus™ Unitized Axle Design
 .EEDLE"EARINGS