Adjustment Of Wheel Axle Bearings Looseness - PRONAR T700 Operator's Manual

SECTION 5
DANGER
Before commencing work the user must read the instructions for lifting and adhere to the
manufacturer's instructions.
The lifting jack must be stably supported by the ground and so must the axle.
Ensure that trailer shall not move during inspection of bearing looseness of axles.

5.2.5 ADJUSTMENT OF WHEEL AXLE BEARINGS LOOSENESS

Preparation procedures
Prepare tractor and trailer for adjustment procedures according with
description provided in section 5.2.4.
Adjustment of road wheel axle bearings
Take off hub cover (1) - figure (5.3).
Take out split cotter pin (3) securing castellated nut (2).
Tighten castellated nut in order to eliminate looseness.
Unscrew nut (not less than 1/3 rotation) to cover the nearest thread groove
with alignment to opening in wheel stub axle. Wheel should rotate with
insignificant resistance.
Secure castellated nut with cotter pin and mount hub cap.
Delicately tap hub cap with rubber or wooden hammer.
Wheel should rotate with insignificant resistance.
Nut may not be excessively tightened. Do not apply excessive
pressure with regard for deterioration of bearing working conditions.
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