Wells cargo, What to check . . . how to check, Owner’s manual – Wells Fargo Automobile Accessories User Manual
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WHAT TO CHECK . . . HOW TO CHECK
TORQUE STAGES
1st Stage 2nd Stage
3rd Stage
20/25
40/50
Full Torque
ft. lbs.
ft. lbs.
Note: Warranties on trailer and
axle do not apply to damage or
injuries caused by loose or
improperly tightened lug nuts
or broken studs.
Wells Cargo
Owner’s Manual
WHEELS:
Check Wheels for hole
elongation or “out of round”. This
condition can be caused by Lug Nuts
not being tight, or too tight. Trailer
wheels can be damaged by chuck
holes or curb jumping. You may not
be aware of the road shock to the
wheels without periodic checks.
Replace any wheel that is bent.
Replace any wheel if you see
elongation of the bolt holes.
WHEEL LUGS:
Wheel Lug Nuts
must be tightened with a torque
wrench. Refer to the chart below for
proper torque for your trailer.
Check Lug Nut tightness before
initial trip, at 10 miles, 25 miles and
50 miles. Recheck at least every 3
months or 3000 miles.
AXLE
WHEEL
STUD
STEEL WHEEL
ALUMINUM WHEEL
SIZE
SIZE
SIZE
TORQUE
TORQUE
2000#
13”
1/2”
50# - 75#
N/A
2000#
14”
1/2”
90# - 120#
N/A
2000#
15”
1/2”
90# - 120#
90# - 120#
3500#
13”
1/2”
50# - 75#
N/A
3500#
15”
1/2”
90# - 120#
90# - 120#
5000#
15”
1/2”
90# - 120#
90# - 120#
6000#
15”
1/2”
90# - 120#
90# - 120#
6000#
16”
1/2”
90# - 120#
90# - 120#
7000#
16”
1/2”
90# - 120#
90# - 120#
7000#
16”
9/16”
90# - 120#
90# - 120#
7000#
16”
5/8”
275# - 325#
275# - 325#
7200#
16”
9/16”
90# - 120#
90# - 120#
7200#
16”
5/8”
275# - 325#
275# - 325#
8000#
17.5”
5/8”
275# - 325#
275# - 325#