How to Install Trailer Axle？
When your trailer axle is damaged or you want to replace it with a new trailer axle to gain additional bearing capacity, you need to replace and install a new trailer axle at this time. Then there are many aspects that need our attention during the process of installing the trailer axle. The following are the specific steps for installing the trailer axle.
1.Lift up the trailer using the trailer jack and place the frame and trailer axle parts on the jack stand. Make sure the trailer is completely supported by the stands before you crawl underneath it.
2.Remove the tires using the tire iron. Place the tires to the side so they're not in the way.
3.Unbolt the u-bolts that secure the trailer axle to the leaf springs using the 1/2-inch ratchet and sockets.
4.Disconnect the brake line from the axle using the brake line wrench. By using the line wrench, you won't strip the sides, which is easy to do with a brake line fitting.
5.Unbolt the forward mount of the leaf spring using the 1/2-inch ratchet and sockets. This is going to drop the leaf spring forward and allow the axle to roll out from under the trailer.
6.Remove the trailer axle kit from the trailer with the help of an assistant. This is going to be heavy, so you'll want help to take it out.
7.Slide the replacement axle into the same spot as the original axle with the help of an assistant. Lift it up and place it onto the trailer jack stands to support the new axle while you tighten things up.
8.Lift the leaf spring back into the stock mount and secure it using the 1/2-inch ratchet and socket set.
9.Mount the axle to the leaf spring using the factory u-bolts and hardware, using the 1/2-inch ratchet. There is a bolt-on the center of the leaf spring that will align with a hold in the axle pad, so make sure they're lined up before tightening down the u-bolts.
10.Tighten the brake line to the trailer brake lines using the brake line wrench. Reinstall the tires using the tire iron, lift the trailer off the stands with the trailer jack and remove the jack stands.
Trailer axle replacement is actually not very complicated, but we may spend more time lifting heavy objects. If the above methods are not very effective for you, you can contact us for more information and solutions in this regard. And if you have certain requirements for the quality of axles, you can also come to learn about our products.
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