Table of Contents
10.1 Inspection, Service & Maintenance Summary Charts ........................ 145
10.2 Inspection and Service Instructions ................................................... 147
Axle Bolts, Frame, Suspension, & Structure .............................................. 147
Trailer Structure ......................................................................................... 148
10.2.1.1 Fasteners and Frame Members ............................................. 148
10.2.1.2 Welds ..................................................................................... 148
Trailer Brakes - Electric .............................................................................. 149
10.2.1.3 Brake Shoes and Drums ........................................................ 149
10.2.1.4 Manually Adjusting Brake Shoes ............................................ 149
10.2.1.5 Brakes, Electric ....................................................................... 149
10.2.1.6 Tow Vehicle Operated Electric Brakes ................................... 150
10.2.1.7 Magnets for all Electric Brakes ............................................... 150
Trailer Brakes – Surge (If equipped) .......................................................... 150
10.2.1.8 Surge Brake Master Cylinder.................................................. 150
10.2.1.9 Hydraulic Surge Brake ............................................................ 151
10.2.1.10 Master Cylinder Bleeding ....................................................... 151
Trailer Connection to Tow Vehicle ............................................................. 152
10.2.1.11 Bumper Pull Coupler and Ball................................................. 152
10.2.1.12 Ring and Pintle ....................................................................... 153
10.2.1.13 Gooseneck Ball Receiver ....................................................... 153
Landing Leg or Jack ................................................................................... 154
Lights and Signals ...................................................................................... 154
Wheel Rims ................................................................................................ 154
Tires .................................................................................................. 154
Dexter Axle Identification ............................................................................ 157
Dexter Maintenance Schedule ................................................................... 158
2K-8K Dexter Axle Alignment ..................................................................... 159
10K-15K Dexter Axle Alignment ................................................................. 160
Wheel Bearings .......................................................................................... 161
Lubrication .................................................................................................. 161
10.2.1.14 Dump Trailers ......................................................................... 162
10.2.1.15 Tilt Deck Trailers ..................................................................... 165
Hydraulic Reservoir .................................................................................... 165
Lug Nuts .................................................................................................. 166
Wheel Torque Requirements ..................................................................... 167
Hydraulic Dove Tail Adjustment ................................................................. 169
Ridewell Air Bag Axles ............................................................................... 170
10.2.1.16 Maintenance Schedule ........................................................... 170
10.2.1.17 Ridewell Torque Requirements .............................................. 170
10.2.1.18 Ridewell Axle Alignment ......................................................... 171
10.2.1.19 Ridewell Ride Height Adjustment ........................................... 172
10.2.1.20 Ridewell Suspension with Lift Axle ......................................... 175
Trailer Storage Preparation ........................................................................ 177
After Prolonged Trailer Storage Inspection Procedure ............................... 178
10.3 Electrical Connector Wiring Diagrams ............................................... 180
DEALER CHECK LIST ............................................................................... 181
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