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CAUTION:
Low tire pressure can cause undesired handling and will shorten tire life.
TONGUE HARDWARE
TOOLS REQUIRED
7/16, ½, 9/16 inch wrenches.
Check the tension on the two bolts which secure the tongue to the main chassis tube.
Check the two nuts on the third body support clamp at front of body and the two nuts
securing the third body support plate to the body. This is especially important with the
addition of the cooler package.
WHEEL SERVICE
TOOLS REQUIRED
15/16-inch wrench
Cartridge Grease Gun
Wire Brush
Medium Duty Threadlock (blue or green)
1. Refer to section regarding hub cover removal for instructions according to wheel
type.
2. Remove the 5/8-inch nylock axle nut from the spindle using a 15/16-inch wrench.
3. Lift trailer and pull out on hub to remove wheel.
4. Inspect integrity of wheel bearings by placing one finger into each bearing, lift wheel
and spin. If any binding, grinding, or looseness is detected, the bearing needs to be
replaced.
5. Clean the spindle threads with a wire brush to remove old Threadlock.
6. Place a light coat of good quality automotive grease on the unthreaded portion of the
axle shaft for water displacement and corrosion resistance.
7. Reinstall the wheel onto the axle shaft, with the balanced side facing in. Place two to
three (2-3) drops of medium duty (blue or green) Threadlock onto the axle threads
.
NEVER USE RED THREADLOCK.
CAUTION:
Do not allow the Threadlock to bond the wheel bearing to the spindle or
penetrate the wheel bearing. Excessive Threadlock can damage the internals of the
bearing.
