FEATHERLITE TRAILERS Horse Trailer, Owner'S Manual

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Section 8 – Inspection, Service & Maintenance
R6 3/30/2017 Page 65
To install the liners:
1.
Install stud extenders (5) 180 degrees apart and
tighten to 30 lb. ft. of torque.
2. Install spacers (4), wheel liner (3), hub cover
(2) and jam nuts (1). Tighten jam nuts to 30 lb.
ft. of torque.
Wheel Simulator – Figure 8-3
8.2.15 Wheel Bearings
A loose, worn or damaged wheel bearing is the
most common cause of brakes that grab.
To check your bearings, jack trailer and check
wheels for side-to-side looseness. If the wheels are
loose, or spin with a wobble, the bearings must be
serviced or replaced.
Your trailer will be equipped with one of the
following types of wheel bearings:
•
Standard – Bearing are lubricated by grease or
oil.
•
E-Z Lube® or other grease fitting lubricated
bearings - Bearings are lubricated by grease and
are identified by a grease fitting on the end of
the axle.
•
Nev-R-Lube™ or other sealed bearings – The
bearings are sealed are require no routine
lubrication.
•
Refer to this manual and the axle
manufacturer’s information for inspection and
service information.
8.2.15.a Standard Bearings
Bearing Lubrication – Grease
Disassemble, inspect and re-pack the wheel
bearings every 12 months or 12,000 miles,
whichever occurs first.
If a trailer wheel bearing is immersed in water, it
must be repacked after each immersion.
If your trailer has not been used for an extended
amount of time, have the bearings inspected and
packed more frequently, at least every six months
and prior to use.
Standard Wheel Bearing – figure 8-4
Follow the steps below to disassemble and service
the wheel bearings.
•
After removing the grease cap, cotter pin,
spindle nut and spindle washer (items 7-10 in
“Standard Wheel Bearing” figure 8-4), remove
the hub and drum to inspect the bearings for
wear and damage.
•
Replace bearings that have flat spots on rollers,
broken roller cages, rust or pitting. Always
replace bearings and cups in sets. The inner
and outer bearings are to be replaced at the
same time.
•
Replace seals that have nicks, tears or wear.
•
Pack the bearings with a high quality EP-2
automotive wheel bearing grease.
Every time the wheel hub is removed and the
bearings are reassembled, follow the steps below to
check the wheel bearings for free running and
adjust.
•
Turn the hub slowly, by hand, while tightening
the spindle nut, until you can no longer turn the
hub by hand.
•
Loosen the spindle nut just until you are able to
turn it (the spindle nut) by hand. Do not turn
the hub while the spindle nut is loose.