Dana Corp. has produced its one-millionth E-series steer axle. The Spicer E-1202I steer axle was produced at its Humboldt, Tenn., manufacturing facility.

The one-millionth axle was built as a complete assembly with a Paccar-proprietary front suspension, along with Bendix air disc brakes and Spicer LMSTM aluminum hubs. The assembly was sequenced to Kenworth’s facility in Renton, Wash., for use with a new Kenworth T660 aerodynamic long-haul conventional chassis.
Originally introduced in 1993, the E-series axle has gone through numerous design enhancements to help it for exceed customers’ demanding requirements today. The E-series is one of Dana’s most popular steer axles.
The Spicer E-1202I steer axle features an exclusive one-piece integral arm forged knuckle for reduced weight; a large kingpin diameter for improved durability and reduced maintenance; two drawkey kingpin retention screws for improved alignment capability and reduced maintenance; and a power rib beam design for improved alignment capability.
Dana’s Commercial Vehicle Systems group designs, manufactures, and markets front-steer, rear-drive, trailer, and auxiliary axles; driveshafts; steering shafts; suspensions; and related systems, modules, and services for the commercial vehicle market. Major components and modules are marketed under the Spicer brand name. Dana’s strategic marketing alliance with Eaton Corp.’s Truck Group provides innovative drivetrain systems under the Roadranger brand name.