STEMCO Aeris - Manual (Page 19)

Aeris Installation and Service Manual
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Figure 13
Axle Plug Installation
• Apply wheel end lubricant (Oil or Grease) to inner diameter (hexagonal surface) and outer diameter of axle
plug.
• Install the axle plug using the axle plug installation tool. The tubing passes through the center of the axle
plug which is then inserted into the hole on the installation tool. Align the axle plug with the axle spindle
and push leading edge of axle plug into spindle bore.
• Now place the face of the installation tool against the axle plug and using a hammer gently hit the handle
of the installation tool and seat the axle plug flush with the end of the spindle end. Be careful to drive the
axle plug in as straight and even as possible to keep plug from being cocked in bore. Repeat this step on
remaining axle wheel ends. Small amount of wheel end lubricant can be applied to the rubber to help aid
in installing axle plug.
• Using a tubing cutter squares the end of the airline coming out of the axle after removing the masking
tape. Leave 5-6” of tubing sticking out of the spindle for easier installation of the Aeris hubcap. See Figure
14