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Important Safety Notice
Appropriate service methods and repair procedures are essential for the safe,
reliable operation of all running gear as well as the personal safety of the
individual doing the work. This manual provides general directions for performing
service and repair work with tested, effective techniques. Following these
guidelines will help assure reliability.
There are numerous variations in procedures, techniques, tools, parts for
servicing axles, as well as in the skill of the individual doing the work. This
manual cannot possibly anticipate all such variations and provide advice or
cautions as to each. Anyone who departs from the instructions provided in this
manual must rst establish that they neither compromise their personal safety
nor the vehicle integrity by their choice of methods, tools, or parts.
Refer to your vehicle manufacturer’s owners manual for additional procedures,
techniques, and warnings prior to performing any maintenance or repairs.
CAUTION
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential
injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to
avoid possible injury or death.
Getting Started - Setup and Adjustment
For proper performance, all new axles should have the following checked at the
specied intervals:
• Wheel Nut Torque: at 10, 25, and 50 miles
• Brake Adjustment: at 200 and 3,000 miles
• Tire pressure: to manufacturer’s requirements
• Brake synchronization: set brake controller per controller manufacturer’s
directions
Introduction