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4. Extend jack to ground and lift tow vehicle/trailer combination 2-4” to insure
coupler is securely attached to tow ball. Retract jack before towing.
5. Insert padlock through hole in handle for theft prevention.
WARNING: ALWAYS OPEN LATCH HANDLE BEFORE INSERTING
BALL INTO COUPLER.
AXLE AND RUNNING GEAR ASSEMBLY
Each RUBBER TORSION axle is aligned during manufacturing, and double-
checked on a random basis. Alignment after delivery is the customer’s respon-
sibility.
Hitting chuck holes or rough railroad tracks while going straight will only cause
misalignment after the tire has been struck many repetitive times. Of course, a
deep enough hole can affect the alignment immediately.
The worse culprit is a curb because they are normally struck at an angle.
Surprisingly rear axles are occasionally damaged when people are attempting
to park beside a curb and are backing up their trailer.
As you look under your trailer is it normal for the axle to be bent up in the
middle. This bend is how the camber is obtained.
Toe-in is built into the axle by very slight bends in the axle tube on each end.
If tire wear ever indicate misalignment check with your dealer for the nearest
location having the proper equipment.
NOTICE: Never allow heat to he applied to the axle tube since the rubber
providing the spring torsion action will he severely damaged.
Rubber torsion Axle Alignment Specifications
Toe-In each side 1/16” To l e r a n c e 1 / 1 6 ” + o r -
Camber each side ¾ degrees positive Tolerance ¾ degrees + or –
Nev-R-Lube Drums/Bearings
Wide body trailers, 25 ft and over, are equipped with Nev-R-Lube bearings.
Dexter’s Nev-R-Lube bearings are compromised of opposed tapered roller
bearing cones sealed inside of a precision ground, one piece double cup ar-
rangement. These bearings are designed with a small amount of axial end play.
The end play is essential to the longevity of the bearings service life.
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