Maytag 2006 owner manual Axle and Running Gear Assembly

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Exterior

AXLE AND RUNNING GEAR ASSEMBLY

Wheel Bearing Maintenance

Each RUBBER TORSION axle is aligned during manufacturing, and double-checked on a random basis. Alignment after delivery is the customer’s responsibility.

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.

CAUTION: 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”	Tolerance 1/16” + or -
Camber each side ¾ degrees positive	Tolerance ¾ degrees + or –

1.Jack trailer at marked jack location pad behind axle on mainframe,

2.Remove hubcap or spindle cover, wheel and tire.

3.Remove cotter pin.


4.	Remove dust cap.		D

5.	Remove spindle nut and washer.
6.	Remove bearings, hub and rotor.
7.	Lay down hub and rotor with inside grease seal down. Knock out inner bearing and
	grease seal using wood or plastic dowel and hammer.
8.	Clean all parts thoroughly with kerosene.
9.	Check all bearings and races for chips or roughness of any kind. Any damaged
	component must be replaced.
10. Pack bearing with a good grease (No 2 grade-265 ASTM penetration or equivalent).
11.		Install inner bearing.
12.		Install new grease seal in hub or rotor using wooden or rawhide mallet.
13.		Install hub and drum on spindle.
14.		Install outer bearing.

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Contents Owners Airstream Manual Introduction MODEL Table of Contents Items Covered Warranty CoverageBasic Warranty Period Care and MaintenanceIf Repairs are Needed Installations not CoveredAIRSTREAM, INC Consequential and Incidental Damages Warranty TransferExplanation of Airstream Limited Warranty Dealer Representation ExcludedExposure AbuseOverload Reporting Safety Defects ServiceTorque aluminm wheels to110-120 ft. lbs Maintenance Schedule Every 5,000 Miles or 90 DaysThat MAY be Hazardous Every 1,000 Miles or 60 DaysEvery 10, 000 Miles or 6 Months Every Year Miscellaneous Suggested Maintenance Parts and LubricantsBULBS, Exterior BULBS, InteriorMaintenance Record Date Dealer Service Performed Warranty and Service TOW Vehicle Equipment Towing Your AirstreamElectric Brakes Loading Weighing Your Trailer Equalizing Hitch Load Distribution Hitching UPSway Control Device Steps for Hitching Up Level tow vehicle and trailer after hitching up Towing Tips Passing Use trailer brakes as parking brakes TrackingBacking Up Interior Suggested PRE-TRAVEL Check ListExterior Trailer Equipment and Accessories Motoring Essentials Towing Your Airstream Camping SafetyPlies the 12 volt current Overnight StopExtended Stay Things not to PUT Into Toilet or Drains Shoreline Power SupplyCity Water HOOK-UP Waste Water SystemEffects of Prolonged Occupancy Winter TravelingTips to Controlling Condensation Effects of Prolonged OccupancyExcess moisture What factors contribute to mold growth? What are molds ?How can mold growth be inhibited? Failure to Retract Slide OUT RoomCamping Camping Exterior CleaningStep Main DoorPossible damage Screen DoorOperation Instructions ChassisTires Tips on Tire Care Spare Tire Tire RotationTire Inflation PSI Cold Axle and Running Gear Assembly Install washer and spindle nut Typical Electronic Controller HOW to USE Your Electric Brakes ProperlyReplacing Power Head Power Jack OptionMaintenance HOW Overloading Affects Your Tires Load/Inflation Information for Your TiresProper Tire Inflation Under InflationTire Care Weighing Your Travel Trailer Or Towed VehicleReplacing Your Tires Proper Inspection and Storage of TiresInterior Bunk BED Aquajet water pump Optionial Equipment Water Pump SwitchDinette Table Monitor PanelCeiling Light/Directional Lighting Bath Area Remote SwitchesSmoke Alarm Firex Model B LinoleumWeekly Testing of Your Smoke Alarm Replacing the Battery Taking Care of Your Smoke AlarmLP GAS Detector Using the Tamper Resist Locking MechanismSpecial Smoke Alarm Features To RemoveLOW Voltage Detector TestFire Extinguisher Normal Operation Carbon Monoxide AlarmCleaning Your Detector Operation only Fill ValveLPG Bottles To InstallVent if the trailer has not been used regularly Basic Rules for SafetyPlumbing Sanitizing Water SYSTEM-SELF ContainedWater Pump and Filter Drain Valves Safari While hooked to city water Aquajet Pump OptionalWater Heater Draining To Empty Fresh Water TankWinterizing and Storage Plumbing Water Heater Bypass Plumbing Deodorizers Drain and Waste SystemEmptying Tanks Black Tank Flush Optional When Parked and Connected to Sewer OutletToilet Water Filtration Safeguards Microtech Filter INSTALLATION/REPLACEMENT Controlling The Water Electronic IndicatorBattery Replacement Operating InstructionsLavatory FAUCET, Standard Electrical System Battery Disconnect Switch265 71.3 F 250 62 F 200 16 F 100 +5 F 150 +19 F Battery12V Power Circuits Converter Cooling System Converter TestingConverter Operation Volt AC Panel BoardInvertor option Back UP Camera PRE-WIREElectrical System DO’S TV AntennaLubricating Rotating Gear Housing Maintenance LubricationSatellite Antenna Wiring Yellow like the sun positive and Green like Solar Panel PRE-WIREExternal Radio Jack Optional Coaxial Cable Wiring SchematicVolt Electrical System City Power Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter Gfci Occupant Other circuitFurnace AIR ConditionerMicrowave Ovens RangeRefrigerator Electronic Ignition Water HeaterRelieve the pressure without even realizing it Cleaning Instructions High Volume Roof Vent OptionalWhen Equipped with Reverse Switch When Equipped with ThermostatMonitor Panel Monitor Wire ConnectionsTo Obtain Exact Reading Specifications Hitch Ball Height Index C-1, E-8, F-3, H-4