Inspection Of Axle Bearings Play - PRONAR PT512 Operator's Manual

Pronar PT512
5.2.3

INSPECTION OF AXLE BEARINGS PLAY

FIGURE 5.1 Lifting jack support point
(1) drive axle, (2) U bolt, (3) lower frame
Preparation procedures
Hitch the trailer to a tractor; immobilize the tractor with the parking brake.
Park a tractor and the trailer on hard level ground.
Insert the chocks under the trailer's wheel. Ensure that the trailer shall not
move during inspection.
Raise the wheel (opposite to the side where the chocks are placed).
Tractor must be placed to drive forward.
The lifting jack should be placed between U bolts (2) (figure (5.1))
securing axle (1) to springs, or as near as possible to spring mounting.
Recommended support points are marked with arrows. Lifting jack
must be suited to weight of trailer.
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