SECTION 3 − ASSEMBLY
NOTE
All directions are given as facing the towing vehicle. The word “front” means the hitch end of the trailer.
3-1. Assembling Trailer
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10
Tools Needed:
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3/8, 7/16 in
12 | 9/16, 7/8 in |
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12 | 15 |
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14 | 4 |
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7 | 16 | 5 |
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YUse adequate blocks or lifting device to support frame while installing parts.
1Shackle Arm
2Spring
Attach shackle arms to springs using 9/16 inch hardware. Tighten until bolt and nut are tight against arms, then loosen nut 1/8 to 1/4 turn so spring moves freely.
3 Shackle Bracket
Attach axle assembly to brackets on frame using 9/16 inch hardware. Tighten hardware until bolt and nut are tight against brackets, then loosen nut 1/8 to 1/4 turn so spring moves freely.
4Wheel
5Hub
6 Lug Nut
Install wheels on hubs. Tighten lug nuts to 60 ft lbs (81 N.m). Block wheels.
7Jack
8Snap Ring
Slide jack over collar. Use snap ring pliers to secure jack with snap ring.
Rotate jack to down position. Pull pin and ro- tate jack to vertical position. Pin locks jack in place. Turn handle to raise or lower trailer.
When jack is not needed, pull pin and rotate jack to horizontal position.
9 Fender Bracket (Optional)
.Install bracket with top angling in (toward fender).
10 Fender (Optional)
11Light Bracket (Optional)
12Star Washer
Mount fender brackets, light brackets, and fenders on trailer using supplied 3/8 in hard- ware. Be sure to install star washers between light brackets and fenders, and between fender brackets and frame.
13Cable Tree (Optional)
14Cable Tree Mounting Bracket
Mount cable tree on trailer using supplied hardware.
15 End Caps
Install end caps in end of frame.
16 Reflective Amber Label
Apply labels to frame. Labels not required if installing optional light kit (see Section