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1.1.4
ADDITIONAL SUSPENSION MAINTENANCE CHECKS
Check leaf springs for broken leaves. Replace broken leaves immediately to prevent the other
leaves from being overloaded. On taper leaf springs be sure the plastic liner is serviceable and on
top of the spring. The liners between leaves should be in place and serviceable. Replace with
factory approved liners if necessary.
Torque arms should be checked for being tight. If slack is found it should be repaired immediately
since this indicates that there is wear in the rubber bushing or torque arm parts. Check the
adjustable torque arm clamps for being tight. Loose clamps will cause wear on the adjusting threads
and the suspension cannot be kept in alignment.
On leaf spring type suspensions, have the trailer checked for axle alignment after two to three
thousand miles.
FAILURE TO TAKE THE PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE PRO-
CEDURES ABOVE CAN RESULT IN ACCELERATED WEAR AND
LEAD TO MALFUNCTION AND POSSIBLE VEHICLE CRASH!
