Trailer Maintenance

Tires/Wheels/Lug Nuts

Tires and wheels are a very important and critical components of the trailer.When specifying or replacing the trailer wheels it is important the wheels, tires, and axle are properly matched.

CAUTION

ALWAYS wear safety glasses when removing or installing force fitted parts. Failure to comply may result in serious injury.

CAUTION

DO NOT attempt to repair or modify a wheel. DO NOT install in inner tube to correct a leak through the rim. If the rim is cracked, the air pressure in the inner

tube may cause pieces of the rim to explode (break off) with great force and cause serious eye or bodily injury.

Tire Wear/Inflation

Tire inflation pressure is the most important factor in tire life. Pressure should be checked cold before operation DO NOT bleed air from tires when they are hot!. Check inflation pressure weekly during use to insure the maximum tire life and tread wear.

Table 16 (Tire Wear Troubleshooting) will help pinpoint the causes and solutions of tire wear problems.

Table 16. Tire Wear Troubleshooting

 

 

Wear Pattern

Cause

Solution

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Center Wear

Over inflation.

Adjust pressure to particular

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

load per tire manufacturer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edge Wear

Under inflation.

Adjust pressure to particular

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

load per tire manufacturer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loss of camber

Make sure load does not

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Side Wear

exceed axle rating.

 

 

 

 

or overloading.

 

 

 

 

 

Align wheels.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Toe Wear

Incorrect toe-in.

Align wheels.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cupping

Out-of-balance.

Check bearing adjustment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

and balance tires.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Flat Spots

Wheel lockup and

Avoid sudden stops when

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

tire skidding.

possible and adjust brakes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Suspension

The leaf suspension springs and associated components (Figure 57) should be visually inspected every 6,000 miles for signs of excessive wear, elongation of bolt holes, and loosening of fasteners. Replace all damaged parts (suspension) immediately.Torqued suspension components as detailed in Table 17.

Figure 57. Major Suspension Components

Table 17. Suspension Torque Requirements

Item

Torque (Ft.-Lbs.)

 

 

 

3/8" U-Bolt

Min-30

Max-35

 

 

 

7/16" U-Bolt

Min-45

Max-60

 

 

 

1/2" U-Bolt

Min-45

Max-60

 

 

Shackle Bolt

Snug fit only. Parts must rotate freely.

Locking nuts or cotter pins are

Spring Eye Bolt

provided to retain nut-bolt assembly.

 

 

 

 

Shoulder Type

Min-30

Max-50

Shackle Bolt

 

 

 

 

 

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Multiquip dca25USI2 manual Tires/Wheels/Lug Nuts, Tire Wear/Inflation, Suspension

dca25USI2 specifications

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