Merritt GOOSENECK LIVESTOCK TRAILER, Owner'S Manual

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GENERAL MAINTENANCE
GREASE SEALS GENERAL MAINTENANCE
7,000 lb, 8,000 lb,. Torflex axles are
standard with E_Z lube spindles. This
feature allows the bearings to
periodically lube without removing hubs
from axle. Please refer to the Dexter Axle
“Operation Maintenance Service
Manual” for additional details.
The 7,000 lb, 8,000 lb. Torflex axles and
wheel bearings must be manually
lubricated. The bearings and cups should
be inspected and/or lubricated every 12
months or 12,000 miles. Please refer to
the Dexter Axle “Operation Maintenance
Service Manual” for additional details.
The 10K Torflex axles are equipped with
oil lubricated hubs, periodically check
and refill the hub as necessary with a
high quality hypoid gear oil to the level
indicated on the clear plastic oil cap. The
oiled can be filled from either the oil fill
hole, if present in the hub or through the
rubber plug hole in the cap itself. The
bearing and cups should be inspected
every 12 months or 12,000 Miles
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