3,500 pound Dexter axle bearing pre-load?
I'm putting a new drum-brake system on a single-axle cargo trailer. It has a torsion suspension. I have the components ready to go and one of the old, non-brake assemblies removed. It occurred to me, ...
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Using a torque wrench to tighten the nut to 50 ft. lbs. is only required if the bearing races were replaced. Following the instructions will cover all situations. Hand tightening with Channelocks is fine if parts were not replaced.
