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Do not attempt to repair or modify a damaged wheel.
Even minor m
odifi
cations can cause a dangerous fail-
ure of the wheel and result in personal injury or death.
• DO only use an impact wrench with torque stick as a tool initially to lightly
secure the wheel, applying a criss-cross or star pattern. (See Figure 1)
• DO use a calibrated torque wrench to complete the torque fastening
process applying the same criss-cross or star pattern.
• DO re-torque periodically during the trailer
’
s initial towing and thereafter in
accordance with the component supplier
’
s recommendations.
• DO maintain records of the maintenance and torque checks performed by
transporters, noting any loss of torque or any corrective measures taken.
Torque Requirement DON’T’s:
• DON’
T
deviate from the component manufacturers recommendations
regarding compatible components without a competent engineering review.
• DON’
T
substitute any component for the component the suppliers have
specified without a competent engineering review.
• DON’
T
deviate from the component
’
s suppliers fastener torque
specifications, where provided, without a component engineering review.
• DON’
T
use adhesive products to maintain fastener retention.
• DON’
T
use lubricants or oils on threaded fasteners (studs or lugs) to make
applying the torque easier unless assembly specifications require it.
• DON’
T
apply any additional paint on fastener contact surfaces (mounting
surfaces/hub faces or studs)
Trailer Wheel
Safety Guide
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