ShoreLand'r Powersports Trailer 2008 - Manual (Page 7)

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RECOMMENDED PROCEDURE FOR
MOUNTING WHEELS
TORQUING PROCEDURE FOR MOUNTING WHEELS
WARNING: Maintain proper torque on lug nuts. Failure to do so
may result in serious injury or property damage.
The following procedures apply to both steel and aluminum wheels
and must be adhered to very closely when mounting wheels to the
hubs.
NOTE: See page 8 for wheel torquing assembly and recommend-
ed torque ratings.
The contact surfaces of both the hubs and wheels must be free 1.
of paint, contamination and damage. Smooth, clean surfaces
provide the most uniform clamping pressure and best retain
torque.
Surfaces of contact on the axle (the flat hub surface and the
2.
threaded studs) must be free of excessive paint, oils, grease,
contamination and physical damage.
When replacing a wheel assembly or repairing a flat tire, al-
3.
ways remove all dirt, rust, grease and oil from the surfaces as
well as the stud threads. Never lubricate the threads.
Position the wheel on the hub making sure the two match cor-
4.
rectly. This is especially true if a spare wheel assembly or new
replacement is being installed. Inspect to make sure full con-
tact between the mounting surface (seat pads) of the wheel
and the mounting surface of the hub, brake drum or rotor.
Start the wheel lug nuts on the studs.
5.
Finger tighten the top nut, then rotate the wheel so that the 6.
number 2 nut (see diagram) is at the top and then finger
tighten.
Repeat step 6, rotating the wheel and finger tightening nuts
7.
until all nuts are snug.
Use a torque wrench or an impact wrench with a torque stick
8.
as a tool initially to lightly secure the wheel, applying a criss-
cross or star pattern as shown in the diagram.
The nuts should be tightened to 85-95 ft. lbs. of torque. A
9.
calibrated torque wrench is recommended for tightening the
wheels so that all the nuts are tightened equally. Re-torque
nuts again after 50 miles of use and then check for tight-
ness every time before towing.
After the wheels with tires have been mounted, visually inspect
10.
to insure that the tires are not rubbing any other portion of the
trailer or fender. There must be ample clearance for extreme
road conditions and sharp turns.
In the event that the axles are rusted and you want to paint
11.
them, make a mask or shield (cover) to protect all fastener
contact surfaces (mounting surfaces and studs) before paint-
ing axles, whether for improved cosmetics or for corrosion pro-
tection.
The following is a list of “don’ts” when mounting wheels on your
trailer.
DON’T 1. deviate from the component manufacturer’s recom-
mendations regarding compatible components without a com-
petent engineering review.
DON’T
2. substitute any component for the components the sup-
pliers have specified without a competent engineering review.
DON’T
3. deviate from the component suppliers’ fastener torque
specifications, where provided, without a competent engineer-
ing review.
DON’T
4. use adhesive products to maintain fastener tension.
DON’T 5. use lubricants or oils on threaded fasteners (studs
or lugs) to make applying the torque easier unless assembly
specifications require it.
DON’T
6. apply any additional paint on fastener contact surfaces
(mounting surfaces/hub faces or studs).
ALUMINUM WHEELS PURCHASED FROM ANOTHER SOURCE
Wheel torque may vary from one aluminum wheel manufacturer to
another. In the event that you purchased aluminum wheels from a
wheel supplier other than ShoreLand’r
®
, it is recommended that
you use the torque specifications for that particular wheel.
Aluminum wheels purchased elsewhere must also have a carrying
capacity equivalent to the load carrying capacity of an ST rated tire.
ST rated tires have a greater carrying capacity than an automotive
tire.