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OPERATION

SERVICE MANUAL

FOR

 

AXLES

MADE

IN

USA

Summary of Contents for AXLES

Page 1: ...OPERATION SERVICE MANUAL FOR AXLES MADE IN USA...

Page 2: ...87 7600 Phone 800 400 3267 Fax 972 287 7633 seagoville rockwellamerican com CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS 604 West Main Azle TX 76020 Phone 800 243 4883 817 444 4518 Fax 800 243 5549 Fax 817 444 4849 support...

Page 3: ...2 This warranty does not extend to A The connecting of brake wiring to the trailer wiring or trailer wiring to the towing vehicle wiring B The attachment of the axles to the frame C Hub imbalance or...

Page 4: ...R ASSISTANCE CONTACT OUR WARRANTY DEPARTMENT ROCKWALL AMERICAN 1012 Industrial Drive Royse City TX 75189 800 334 6355 A leading manufacturer and distributor of trailer parts and accessories MADE IN US...

Page 5: ...holland rockwellamerican com CALIFORNIA 3701 Parkway Place W Sacramento CA 95691 Phone 916 371 6792 Phone 800 321 6362 Fax 916 371 0228 sacramento rockwellamerican com FLORIDA 3804 Sydney Rd Plant Cit...

Page 6: ...1 2 Electric Brake Maintenance 3 Trailer Connection 4 Brake Trouble shooting 5 6 Electrical 6 7 Hubs Drums and Bearings 8 9 Posi Lube 10 Suspension Systems 11 12 Torsion Axles 13 Tire and Wheel Safet...

Page 7: ...quirements on new trailers at 50 miles See page 16 for torque rates Brakes Adjust at 3 000 miles Tire Pressure See tire manufacturers recommendations Brake Controller Settings Refer to Brake Controlle...

Page 8: ...been made to correctly engage the tow vehicle brakes and the trailer brakes to work together to providing safe and comfortable braking Make sure that the brakes have been properly seated by applying t...

Page 9: ...r jacking and safely supporting the trailer until the tire and wheel are clear of the ground surface Find the adjusting hole cover and remove it from the backing 3 plate Use a brake adjusting tool to...

Page 10: ...4 brakes breakaway battery breakaway switch connector brake controller tow vehicle battery Trailer Connection...

Page 11: ...nd connections Check breakaway switch If only one brake is operating check other magnets Check for defective circuit breaker Check for open or shorted circuit Check for properly wired system including...

Page 12: ...oller installation Electrical ELECTRICAL VOLTAGE MEASUREMENT PROCEDURE To measure voltage connect the voltmeter to both magnet wire leads while the towing vehicle is connected and the engine is runnin...

Page 13: ...ons Open circuits Broken wires or incorrect wire size Brake controller malfunction Electrical problems can also be caused by bare wires defective con trollers or shorts in the magnet coil Locating the...

Page 14: ...ng tothe inner bearing and back out through the outer bearing BRAKE DRUM INSPECTION The brake drum surface should be inspected for scoring or excessive wear If the wear is greater than 020 oversized i...

Page 15: ...d Note Do not spin bearings with compressed air 4 Hand pack each bearing individually using a premium lithium base wheel bearing grease 5 Reinstall the hub reversing the procedure above using the bear...

Page 16: ...er pin over the end of the spindle and the other leg over the nut Tap legs slightly to set Cotter pin must be tight Posi LUBE LUBRICATION PROCEDURE Posi Lube Lubrication Procedure Remove the rubber ca...

Page 17: ...t both ends of the spring and have special bushings to protect them from wear They do not need lubricating Slipper leaf springs have an eye at only one end which is also fitted with a special bushing...

Page 18: ...working area If needed remove the spring bushings and replace with new ones 5 Use the reverse order to reinstall your components 6 Special note The fittings that attach the springs to the chassis mou...

Page 19: ...E BENEFITS Superior Performance The independent action provides greater control and stability which makes towing the trailer much easier Wheel vibration is absorbed by the rubber cords Side mount hang...

Page 20: ...to the 2 recommended torques using the sequence and progressive values provided on page 16 Re torque after first 50 miles of use and periodically re check the torque TORQUE REQUIREMENTS It is a neces...

Page 21: ...20 25 50 60 90 120 16 Wheel 20 25 70 80 130 150 9 16 studs WARNING Modifications of the tire wheel assembly can result in damage to the trailer or personal injury if not used according to the manufac...

Page 22: ...8 Bolt 25520 Inner and 25580 Inner and 02420 Outer 02475 Outer BRAKE SHOE REPLACEMENT KITS BRAKE SIZE SINGLE KIT 1 BRAKE 7 x 1 1 4 K71 45 10 x 2 1 4 PPDSL10E 12 x 2 PPBSL12E 12 x 3 1 2 right side 4737...

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