TECHNICAL

PROCEDURE
HENDRICKSON TRAILER AXLES
SUBJECT: Service Procedures
LIT NO: L1061
DATE: January 2009

TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
AXLE IDENTIFICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
AXLE INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
TRAILER AXLE ALIGNMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
GENERAL WELDING RECOMMENDATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
WHEEL BEARINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
RECOMMENDED BRAKE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
BRAKE DISASSEMBLY / ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
WELDING ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR BLOCKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
SUGGESTED PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
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HN (D22) Straight Axle

HN (D22) Bent or Drop Center Axle

INTRODUCTION
Hendrickson presents this publication to aid in CAUTION: Indicates hazards or unsafe
understanding the Hendrickson Trailer Axle and its practices which could result in
application requirements. Hendrickson Trailer Axles damage to machine or minor
are engineered to meet the demanding requirements personal injury.
of the industry and incorporate the latest design
and manufacturing technologies. This manual is NOTE: Indicates that you must do something in order
provided to help maintain the safety, dependability for the axle or brake to function properly.
and performance designed into Hendrickson trailer
products. Read this manual carefully before you If you have any questions about this manual or its
perform installation or maintenance procedures. instructions, contact Hendrickson Trailer Suspension
Systems at 1-866-RIDEAIR (743-3247).
You will find DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and
NOTE symbols and statements throughout this
manual.

DANGER: INDICATES IMMEDIATE HAZARDS

WHICH WILL RESULT IN SEVERE
PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

WARNING: INDICATES HAZARDS OR UNSAFE

PRACTICES WHICH COULD RESULT
IN SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY OR
DEATH.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY
MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR WORK
REQUIRING RAISING OF VEHICLE,
ENSURE VEHICLE IS PROPERLY
SUPPORTED WITH LIFT STANDS OF
SUFFICIENT RATED CAPACITY. DO
NOT RELY ON JACKS ALONE FOR
SUPPORT OF VEHICLE.

WARNING: SAFETY GLASSES SHOULD BE WORN

AT ALL TIMES WHEN ASSEMBLING
OR DISASSEMBLING AXLES AND
THEIR COMPONENTS.

WARNING: A SERIOUS OR FATAL INJURY CAN

OCCUR IF YOU...
• LACK PROPER TRAINING
• FAIL TO FOLLOW PROPER
PROCEDURES
• DO NOT USE PROPER TOOLS
AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT
• ASSEMBLE AXLE COMPONENTS
IMPROPERLY
• USE INCOMPATIBLE AXLE
COMPONENTS
• USE AXLES OR AXLE
COMPONENTS IN A NON-
APPROVED APPLICATION

WARNING: THIS MANUAL CONTAINS DETAILED

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. READ,
UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW THIS
MANUAL.
• GET PROPER TRAINING
• LEARN AND FOLLOW SAFE
OPERATING PROCEDURES
• USE PROPER TOOLS AND
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
• USE PROPER COMPONENTS
THAT ARE IN GOOD CONDITION

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AXLE IDENTIFICATIONS
Standard Hendrickson Trailer Axles are available
in various spindle and tube combinations and are
designed for on-highway use. Axles are available
in straight, drop- or raised-center axles and can be
ordered fully dressed with hubs and brake drums (as
shown in figures). Other miscellaneous components
such as slack adjusters, air chambers, cam tubes,
etc. can also be specified.

Straight Axle Drop-center Axle or Raised-center axle

STANDARD PRODUCT OFFERINGS

The part number, a description, and a serial number

are all imprinted on a tag that is attached to the axle
beam center (as shown in figure 1). The part number
is used to identify the axle specifications. This
number should be referred to when contacting
Hendrickson to determine the appropriate service
parts. The serial number is used to identify a
particular axle along with all of the component parts
as specified by the customer at the time of order. The
axle description serves as a generic description of the
axle assembly and can be used to determine some
specific axle configuration parameters.
Axle ID•Tag

Figure 1

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INTERPRETING TRAILER AXLE PART NUMBERS

D22 AX 5 0 3 AXXXX
Axle Model and Spindle Type Application Specific

Axle Type Wheel-End Configuration

Wall Thickness Seventh Digit

AXLE MODEL AND SPINDLE TYPE WHEEL-END CONFIGURATION

• A45 - Tapered spindle, solid bar • 0 - With spider / flanges, no brakes, hubs or
• A65 - Tapered spindle, solid bar drums
• D10 - Tapered spindle • 1 - With brakes, hubs and drums
• D22 (HN) - Tapered spindle • 2 - With spiders / flanges and hubs, no brake
• K22 - Tapered spindle, press-up drums
• S22 - Tapered spindle, solid bar • 3 - With brakes, no hubs or drums
• K30 - Tapered spindle, press-up • 4 - With hubs, no spiders / flanges or brakes
• S30 - Tapered spindle, solid bar • 5 - No spiders / flanges, brakes, hubs or drums
• P22 (HP) - Proper style spindle
• T24 - Drive axle / Truck spindle NINTH DIGIT
• A - Assemble to order options are picked at the
AXLE TYPE time of placing the axle order. Options include
• AX - Straight axle brake shoe lining, ABS sensor installation and
• AU - Bent-tube (drop-center) axle brand selection. Assemble to order options are
• AD - Straight axle, air disc brake for double anchor pin (DAP) axles only.

WALL THICKNESS TENTH DIGIT UP

• 1 - Stub axle (an axle cut in half) right • Axle specific - Numbers are sequential and are
• 2 - Stub axle (an axle cut in half) left used to record the bill of material for each axle
• 3 - Stub axle (an axle cut in half) ambidextrous
1
• 5 - /2" wall thickness, 5.00" OD
5
• 6 - /8" wall thickness, 5.00" OD
3
• 7 - /4" wall thickness, 5.00" OD
• 8 - Solid bar

SEVENTH DIGIT
• 0 - Standard trailer axle
• 1 - iPAC suspension axle, no longer used
• 2 - AdVANtage suspension axle
• 5 - Nominal 1/2" wall stub axle
• 6 - Nominal 5/8" wall stub axle
• 7 - Nominal 3/4" wall stub axle
• 8 - Machined from solid bar stub axle
• H - 5/8" HD wall

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INTERPRETING TRAILER AXLE DESCRIPTORS

D22 FC 167 W NH A
Axle Model and Spindle Type Air Chamber

Brake Shoe Type Wheel-end Type

Brake Size Spider Type

AXLE MODEL AND SPINDLE TYPE BRAKE SIZE

• A45 - Tapered spindle, solid bar • 123 - 121/4" X 3"
• A65 - Tapered spindle, solid bar • 1235 - 121/4" X 31/2"
• D10 - Tapered spindle • 1250 - 121/4" X 5"
• D22 (HN) - Tapered spindle • 1255 - 121/4" X 51/2"
• K22 - Tapered spindle, press-up • 1275 - 121/4" X 71/2"
• S22 - Tapered spindle, solid bar • 153 - 15" X 3"
• K30 - Tapered spindle, press-up • 154 - 15" X 4"
• S30 - Tapered spindle, solid bar • 155 - 15" X 5"
• P22 (HP) - Proper style spindle • 157 - 15" X 7"
• T24 - Drive axle / Truck spindle • 1586 - 15" X 85/8"
• 165 - 161/2" X 5"
BRAKE SHOE TYPE • 166 - 161/2" X 6"
• CS - Cast shoe • 167 - 161/2" X 7"
• FB - Fabricated, bolted lining • 1680 - 161/2" X 8"
• FC - Fast change fabricated • 1686 - 161/2" X 85/8"
• FCXX - Fast change Xtra Life II • 1610 - 161/2" X 10"
• FT - Fabricated, tapered • 187 - 18" X 7"
• N - No brakes, flanges spiders • 208 - 20" X 8"
• NBW - No brakes, with spiders
• NB - No brakes, with flanges SPIDER TYPE
• ADB - Air disc brakes • B - Bolt-on
• F - Flanges only (for bolt-on)
• W - Weld on

WHEEL-END TYPE
• NH - No hub or wheel
• W - Cast spoke wheel
• WD - Cast spoke wheel and drum
• B6 - 6 stud 83/4 BC hubs
• B8 - 8 stud 61/2 BC hubs
• B10 - 10 stud 111/4 BC hubs
• B13 - 10 stud 133/16 BC hubs
• B18 - 10 stud 83/4 BC hubs
• SW6 - 6 stud 83/4 BC hubs
• SW8 - 8 stud 61/2 BC hubs
• SW10 - 10 stud 111/4 BC hubs

AIR CHAMBER
• A - Air chambers mounted on axle

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TRLAXLE MODEL NUMBERS In general, the TRLAXLE product will allow all of the
same standards and options currently available on
In June 2008, Hendrickson announced the INTRAAX, such as:
implementation of a new configuration system for
• Hendrickson proprietary wheel-end packages:
nonintegrated trailer axles called TRLAXLE. Your HVS (3-year limited warranty), HLS (5-year
customer service representative will be able to limited warranty) and HUS® (7-year limited
create a TRLAXLE model number and provide a warranty)
price on most HN (D22) and HP (P22) axles • TIREMAAX® CP and EC
when you send in your completed Axle Ordering
Guide (L964) or Electronic Axle Ordering Guide • Brake sizes, plus 121/4" × 71/2", 121/4" × 51/2"
and 121/4" × 5"
(E964). Other specialty axles (drop- or raised-
center axles, A45/A65, K22/K30, D10/D21 and T24) • Brake lining options
will continue to use their current model number des-
ignations, like D22AU603A2-2 or K30AX603A22-2. In addition to a new TRLAXLE model number,
Hendrickson made the axle description more
Most HN and HP axle specs will be converted to meaningful. Below is a guideline for interpreting
new TRLAXLE.### model numbers. In most cases, the new description of your TRLAXLE model number.
the TRLAXLE bill of material will be identical to the Newly created, non-configurable axle specs and
D22 or P22, except with following component specialty axles will also adopt this new description
changes, if applicable: logic. The following page gives an explanation of
• Stemco Guardian or Voyager will be the all the new axle description codes.
standard seal replacing Chicago Rawhide
• Abex 3030-197 brake lining will become
the standard brake lining; Spicer Silver
Supreme and Haldex brake linings are
being discontinued
• Hendrickson's patented axle filter will
become standard on all axles
• New configurations will require specifying (1)
slacks only, (2) both slacks and chambers or
(3) neither slacks or chambers; we cannot
configure chambers only
• ABS sensors on drum brake specs will be
90 degrees, not straight
• ABS sensors on air disc brake specs will
be straight, not 90 degrees
• Castellated nuts will not be configurable
and must be ordered separately

Model Number: TRLAXLE.13

DESCRIPTION: HN- S 50 5 - 0774 - W F 1670 L - S H M 1-C O -
Spider Type
Tube Wall

Cam Length
Tube Size

RTR Packages
Axle Type

Brake Type
Spindle

ABS Option
Track

Auto Lube

Brake Size
Axle

Chambers

RTR Lube
Tire Inflation

Cam Option

Brake Adjusters

Dust Shields

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HENDRICKSON AXLE DESCRIPTION MATRIX

Spindle Brake Type Brake Adjusters

HN - Tapered Spindle B - B-Lock B - Bendix
HP - Parallel Spindle (Pro-Par Type) S - Single Anchor Pin (SAP) Service Only G - Gunite
P90 - HUS Unitized F - Std. Service - Dual Anchor Pin (DAP) H - Haldex
P - Pin Style - (Dash) - No Brake Adjusters
Axle Type X - HXS / XLII - Dual Anchor Pin (DAP)
S - Straight D - Air Disc Brake Chambers
U - Bent - (Dash) - No Brake Shoes B - Bendix
C - Cambered H - Haldex
H - Half / Stub Brake Size M - MGM
1250 - 121/4" × 5" Brakes K - Knorr - Air Disc Brake Only
Tube Size 1255 - 121/4" × 51/2" Brakes - (Dash) - No Chambers
50 - 5" Round 1274 - 121/4"" × 71/2" Brakes
56 - 53/4"" Round 1585 - 15" × 85/8" Brakes RTR Packages
1650 - 161/2" × 5" Brakes 1 - 10-stud, hub-piloted - 1st Digit
Tube Wall 1670 - 161/2" × 7" Brakes 6 - 6-stud, hub-piloted - 1st Digit
4 - 1/2" Nominal 1685 - 161/2" × 85/8" Brakes 8 - 8-stud, hub-piloted - 1st Digit
5 - 5/8" Nominal 1610 - 161/2" × 10" Brakes - (Dash) - No Hubs - 1st Digit
H - 5/8" Nominal (Heavy Duty) 1870 - 18" × 7" Brakes
6 - 3/4" Nominal 2080 - 20" × 8" Brakes V - HVS 3-yr. - 2nd Digit
0 - Solid Bar 430_ - 430mm Air Disc L - HLS 5-yr. - 2nd Digit
16N_ - 161/2" Spider Only U - HUS 7-yr. - 2nd Digit
Tire Inflation 15N_ - 15" Spider Only P - ConMet PreSet - 2nd Digit
T - TIREMAAX® or TIMS 12N_ - 121/4" Spider Only - (Dash) - No RTR or 1-yr. Std. Service -
P - MTIS / PSI Prepped ---- (4 Dashes) - No Brakes 2nd Digit
V - Axle Vent Only
3 - 3-Hole Prep Only Cam Length - (Dash) - No Drums - 3rd Digit
M - Military Set-up S - Std. Short Length (175/8") C - Cast Drum - 3rd Digit
- (Dash) - None M - Std. Medium Length (205/8") F - Fused Drum - 3rd Digit
L - Std. Long Length (233/4") 315 - 3-spoke, 15" wheel - all 3 Digits
Axle Track X - Special Length (Non-Std.) 520 - 5-spoke, 20" wheel - all 3 Digits
### - Track Length (inches) 1st 3 Digits - (Dash) - No S-Cams 622 - 6-spoke, 22" wheel - all 3 Digits
# - Track Length (1/8") 4th Digit 624 - 6-spoke, 24" wheel - all 3 Digits
Cam Option
Auto Lube C - Cam Tube RTR Lube
L - Lube System - Fittings Installed B - RM Cartridge Bushing G - Grease
- (Dash) - None - (Dash) - No Special Cam Options F - Syn. Semi-Fluid Grease
O - 80 / 90 Oil
Spider Type ABS Option S - SAE 50
B - Bolt-on Spider B - ABS Mounting Bracket Only - (Dash) - None
F - Flange Only S - ABS Sensor Installed
W - Weld-on Spider - (Dash) - No ABS Sensors / Brackets Dust Shields
T - Torque Plate for Air Disc Brake D - Dust Shield Included
- (Dash) - No Spider / No S-Cams - (Dash) - None

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AXLE INSTALLATION
To ensure safe operation and maximum durability TOP-CENTER HOLE
on parts such as brakes linings and tires, it is
necessary to position and install the axle properly.
It is recommended that the axle assembly be
installed so the cams rotate in the same direction
as the wheels (see figure 2).

WHEEL ROTATION AXLE

TOP-CENTER
HOLE

CENTERLINE

Figure 3

Cam and wheels rotate in the same direction

Figure 2 AXLE REPAIR
Installation in which the camshaft rotation is opposite WARNING ANY AXLE FOUND WITH CRACKS
that of the wheel rotation could cause noisy brakes, SHOULD NOT BE REPAIRED, BUT
chatter and wheel “hop”. With this is mind, the axle REPLACED IMMEDIATELY. REPAIR
should be ordered with the placement of air chamber WELDING CAN BE DETRIMENTAL TO
and slack adjuster assemblies that will ensure the THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE
correct directional rotation of the cams when the axle AXLE BEAM, WHERE THE BENEFIT OF
is installed. THE ORIGINAL TUBE HEAT
TREATMENT MAY BE NULLIFIED BY
Unless otherwise specified by the customer, THE WELDING. AN AXLE SHAFT
Hendrickson Trailer Axles are manufactured without WEAKENED BY WELDING COULD
camber. If the axle is cambered, the top dead center FAIL AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT,
of the axle will have a small die mark on each end of WHICH COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS
the axle close to the inboard side of the brake spider INJURY OR DEATH.
(see figure 3).
NOTE: Cambered axles must be installed with the die
marks in the top center center position

It is the responsibility of the axle installer to adjust

the brakes properly. See the recommended brake
adjustment procedure covered in this manual.

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TRAILER AXLE ALIGNMENT RECOMMENDED ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS

Remove tire
Proper preparation is a must for effective axle
alignment. The vehicle, tools, equipment and work C
site must all be appropriate for axle alignment. The
process also requires a trained technician using the
correct specifications. A

I. VEHICLE PREPARATION B
American Trucking Associations Technology and
Maintenance Council (TMC) RP 708, Trailer Axle A-B 1/8"
D
Alignment, addresses all the steps needed to make C-D 1/16"
Remove tire
the trailer ready for alignment. Figure 4
To review these: ALIGNMENT
1. Inspect the suspension and axles for any Axles should be adjusted to an alignment of no more
obvious damage. than 5 MOA scrub with the true center of the trailer
frame if it is a single axle. If the trailer has multiple
2. Tighten, repair or replace, as needed, any axles, each axle should be adjusted to not more
parts that do not meet suspension or axle than 2.5 MOA scrub relative to the front (or reference)
manufacturer criteria for serviceability. axle. (This adjustment was previously stated as a
difference of not more than 1/16 inch between the right
3. Check tires for proper inflation and matching and left centers of adjacent angles).
diameters.
CAMBER
4. Park the trailer on a smooth and level pad with Typical trailer axles exhibit 23-29 MOA of TOTAL
the parking brakes released. camber change from an off-ground free state to
NOTE: After backing the trailer in, pull it forward 10 a fully loaded condition. Cambered axles are
feet to a gentle stop. This will allow engineered to flex to a straight beam under load.
suspension parts to settle in a “forward New Hendrickson Trailer Axles may be cambered by
running” position. Use wheel chocks to prevent special order with 33 MOA of positive camber. This
injury due to accidental movement of the allows the vertical axis through the tire to return to
trailer. near “plumb” condition when loaded.

5. With the brakes still released, adjust the height III. ADJUSTMENTS
control valve for the proper setting and the upper All fasteners should be loosened prior to measure-
coupler to the proper height by raising or ments and adjustments. This reduces disturbances
lowering the landing gear legs. to the measuring equipment. All adjustments to axle
alignment should be made by first moving the axle
6. DO NOT proceed unless the wheel bearing end toward the rear or the trailer — past the intended
play is known to be in adjustment per TMC, the point. This step assures that any free motion in the
bearing manufacturer and / or this manual. system is placed in a “draft” condition.
II. SPECIFICATIONS Repeated difficulty in adjusting the axle to the desired
Axle alignment specifications may be stated in reading is most often due to a loose wheel bearing,
inches, degrees, minutes of angle (MOA or 1/60th badly worn suspension component or a combination.
of a degree) or m/M. Each format can produce
WARNING NEVER BEND THE AXLE, BY ANY
equivalent results. Hendrickson Trailer Axles are built
MEANS, IN ORDER TO CORRECT
to less than +/- 2.5 MOA run out at each spindle.
ANY ALIGNMENT CONDITION.
TOE-IN / TOE-OUT THIS COULD WEAKEN THE AXLE
AND CAUSE AXLE FAILURE WHICH
Installed axles should measure no more than 8 MOA COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY
toe-in and 4 MOA toe-out. OR DEATH.
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GENERAL WELDING
RECOMMENDATIONS
In welding suspension component parts to a The arc should not be broken at the end of each pass
Hendrickson Trailer Axle, extreme care must be and the corners should be wrapped. The electrode
exercised to obtain their correct location and to should be backed up to fill in the filler crater at the
ensure the spring seated load bearing surfaces are end of each pass. Thoroughly clean the weld
parallel to each other. Any welding of additional between each pass.
attachments to the axle should be approved by the
Hendrickson trailer product engineering department CAUTION Do not bring axles in from non-
to maintain warranty coverage. heated storage and weld while cold.

It is necessary when welding to avoid the high stress CAUTION To provide optimum suspension-to-
areas on the tube top (compression zone) and tube tube welds, preheating is
bottom (tension zone). All welds should be made as recommended. Preheating will
close to the horizontal centerline as possible. When minimize loss of ductile properties in
the axle tube is subjected to the heat from welding the weld area by slowing the rate of
and then rapid cooling, the material adjacent to the cooling, thus reducing the formation
weld loses its desirable ductile properties and of an untempered martensitic grain
becomes brittle. If this condition exists in the high structure adjacent to the weld.
stress areas under maximum load conditions, the Martensite, a brittle grain structure,
life of the axle will be greatly reduced and premature is formed by the rapid cooling of the
fatigue failure can occur. Recommended locations metal surrounding the weld area.
for the welds are shown below in figure 5. Preheat the suspension seat weld
area to 500 to 600° Fahrenheit with
Weld placement recommendations a rosebud prior to welding. Preheat
for suspension bracketry temperature should be verified with
N O WELD a temperature sensitive crayon or
ZO N E
3 .0 0 other appropriate means.

CAUTION Do not “test the arc” on the axle

beam.
Max
HARDWARE FIT
2.00" M AX. Avoid excessive welding. Fit the seat / hardware as
close as possible to the axle. The gap should not
1 . 5 0"
exceed 1/8 inch see Figure 6.

"

4 .0 0 1/8" M AX.
N O WELD Z O NE
Figure 5
The welding
rods should conform to American Welding Society
(AWS), grade E-7018 (Oven-dried) or comparable.
Recommended rod size is 5/32 inch at
voltage and amperage recommended by the electrode C O RREC T INC O RREC T
manufacturer. For maximum strength, a three-pass
weld should be used. Figure 6

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WELDING METHODS
Table 1 lists four methods that may be used to weld N TAC K
NoO tack
(1) Tack weld
(1) T side
each AC K WELD
hardware to trailer axles. The weld tensile strength W AT
ELDS at
welds EAC H SIDE
Tthe ENDS
HEends
must be 70,000 psi per AWS specifications.

TABLE 1

METHOD FOR WELDING

CARBON AND LOW AWS ELECTRODE AWS
ALLOY STEELS CLASSIFICATION SPEC
Shielded Metal Arc E70XX A5.1
(stick electrodes) A5.5 Figure 7
Gas Metal Arc ER70S-X A5.18
(MIG, solid wire feed)
Gas Tungsten Arc ER70-X A5.18 NOTE: For maximum strength, a three-pass weld
(TIG) has non-consumable should be used. All final welds should be
electrode (use stick electrodes) made in one continuous pass. The arc should
Flux Cored Arc E70T-X A5.20
not be broken at the end of each pass and the
(self shielded wire)
corners should be wrapped.
WELDING HARDWARE TO AXLE NOTE: TO PREVENT AXLE DISTORTION:
CAUTION • The axle installer should obtain • Alternate welds between the front and rear of
and read a copy of the suspension the bracket.
manufacturer’s installation
instructions. • Alternate welds between the roadside bracket
and curbside bracket.
• Only use operators certified by
AWS. This welding recommendation pertains to all
Hendrickson tubular axles. Unapproved variation
• The axle and its mating bracket from the procedures listed will void the axle warranty
must be at 60 degrees minimum and could result in an unsafe weld. In the case of
and free of moisture, dirt, scale, an uncertain circumstance, the Hendrickson Trailer
paint and grease. Do not bring in Products Engineering Department should be
axles from non-heated storage and contacted at 1-800-RIDEAIR (743-3247).
weld while cold.

• Prevent bearing damage. When

grounding welding equipment to the
axle, prevent current from passing
through the wheel bearings.

TACK WELDING BRACKET TO AXLE:

NOTE: Do not place tack welds at what will be the
ends of the final weld. Tack weld all brackets
onto axle before fusing these tack welds into
final welds. Thoroughly clean the slag from the
tack welds before applying the final welds
(see figure 7).

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WHEEL BEARINGS
OIL LUBRICATED WHEEL ENDS GREASE LUBRICATED WHEEL ENDS
Oil should be changed at least every 100,000 miles Grease should be replaced if contaminated or if the
or once a year and whenever the seals or brakes are hub is removed from the spindle. For normal service,
replaced. Oil level should be inspected every 1,000 grease should be replaced annually or at 100,000
miles. Always allow a few minutes after adding oil mile intervals. For severe or off-highway service,
or vehicle operation for the oil to settle, when grease should be replaced semi-annually or at
establishing the required oil level. 30,000 mile intervals. Bearings should be packed
by machine or by hand methods to ensure grease
SUGGESTED OIL PROPERTIES is forced into the cavities between the rollers, cone
Petroleum based or synthetic oils that meet or exceed and cage of the bearings. The wheel and hub cap
military specification MIL-L-2105D and American should be filled with grease when reassembling.
Petroleum Institute (API) service classification GL-1
through GL-5 are the minimum requirements for use
SUGGESTED GREASE PROPERTIES
in Hendrickson Trailer Axles. The table below recommends the NLGI-2 grade of
grease under normal loading and operating speeds
The table below indicates which SAE viscosities are of 100 -1000 rpm. For heavy loads and low speeds,
recommended for various temperature ranges the the advice of a lubrication engineer should be
vehicle will encounter. obtained.

GREASE GUIDE
SAE 140
SOAP BASED NLGI
SAE 85W-140 GREASE GREASE
SAE 90 TYPE GRADE NOTE
Calcium Complex #1 Use in Extreme Cold
SAE 80W-140 Lithium Complex #2 Normally Preferred
SAE 80W
SEMI FLUID NLGI
SAE 75W-140 SYNTHETIC GREASE
SAE 75W-90 GREASE TYPE GRADE NOTE
Mobilith 007 #00 Normally Preferred
SAE 75W
or equivalent
C -40 -26 -12 0 +4 +15 +27 +38 C

F -40 -15 -10 +32 +40 +60 +80 +100 F

WARNING DO NOT MIX LITHIUM, CALCIUM,
Ambient air temperature
SODIUM OR BARIUM COMPLEX
GREASES DUE TO POSSIBLE
WARNING DO NOT MIX MOTOR OIL WITH EP COMPATIBILITY PROBLEMS. WHEN
GEAR OIL DUE TO POSSIBLE CHANGING FROM ONE TYPE OF
COMPATIBILITY PROBLEMS. GREASE TO ANOTHER, IT IS
NECESSARY TO ENSURE THAT ALL
THE OLD GREASE HAS BEEN
WARNING FAILURE TO CORRECTLY LUBRICATE REMOVED.
BEARINGS AND TO MAINTAIN
PROPER LUBRICATION COULD
CAUSE BEARING AND AXLE SPINDLE
DAMAGE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN
THE WHEEL LOCKING UP OR
COMING OFF DURING VEHICLE
OPERATION.

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WHEEL BEARING ADJUSTMENT 7. Install the outer spindle nut. Using a torque
PROCEDURE wrench, tighten this nut to 300-400 ft. lbs.
Resulting end play should be .001 to .005
DOUBLE NUT ARRANGEMENT inch.
1. Prior to installing any wheel-end fasteners,
make sure the spindle area is free of dirt and NOTE: If end play is not .001 to .005 inch,
debris. As well, make sure all nuts and disassemble and repeat this procedure
washers are free of dirt. Clean mating
surfaces are important for proper wheel-end WARNING FAILURE TO TORQUE THE OUTER
assembly. LOCK NUT PROPERLY COULD CAUSE
THE WHEEL TO COME OFF DURING
2. After properly installing the bearing cones VEHICLE OPERATION, WHICH
and wheel-end seal onto the spindle and COULD RESULT IN PROPERTY
sliding the wheel end onto the spindle, DAMAGE, SERIOUS INJURY OR
tighten the inner spindle nut with a torque DEATH.
wrench to 150-200 ft. lbs. to set the
bearings and wheel end. WARNING IF AN EXTERNAL TANG OR
SETSCREW TYPE LOCK WASHER IS
CAUTION Do not use an air impact wrench to
USED, IT IS IMPORTANT TO
tighten this nut.
REMEMBER TO BEND THE TABS
3. Loosen this inner nut to allow the brake drum OVER THE OUTER LOCK NUT, OR TO
to rotate freely. Backing off one (1) full turn INSTALL THE SET SCREWS IN THE
is recommended. LOCK WASHER AFTER THE OUTER
NUT HAS BEEN TORQUED. FAILURE
4. Retighten the inner spindle nut to 50 ft. lbs. TO FOLLOW THIS PROCEDURE
by hand using a torque wrench to position COULD RESULT IN PROPERTY
the bearings for final adjustment. DAMAGE, SERIOUS INJURY OR
DEATH.
CAUTION Do not use an air impact wrench to
tighten this nut. Periodic inspection and regular replacement of
lubricant is important to obtain maximum bearing
5. Back the inner spindled nut off 1/4 turn. life. Always inspect bearings for damage prior to
installation. When installing wheel bearings, it is
6. Install the retaining fastener or fasteners important to ensure both the inside of the wheel hub
onto the spindle according to the fastener and bearings are clean. Hendrickson recommends
used. If washers are used, be sure they are that seals be replaced when wheels are removed.
facing in the right direction and are clean. Extreme care should be taken when reinstalling
Make sure any washers with dowels fit wheels to prevent damage to the seals.
properly into the mating holes.

SPECIFICATIONS

AXLE LOCATION SPICER BEARING SPICER BEARING INDUSTRY STD. INDUSTRY STD. WIDTH OUTSIDE INSIDE
MODEL CUP NUMBER CONE NUMBER CUP NUMBER CUP NUMBER DIAMETER BORE
D22 Inner M10HA102 M10HB100 HM218210 HM218248 1.575" 5.787" 3.542"
D22 Outer M10HA103 M10HB101 HM212011 HM212049 1.500" 4.813" 2.625"
P22 Inner/Outer M10HA116 M10HB119 HM518410 HM518445 1.563" 6.00" 3.501"

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RECOMMENDED BRAKE a. Optimum pushrod travel on a

green brake should be under 2
ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE inches
CAUTION Failure to properly adjust brakes
could cause reduced braking b. Optimum pushrod travel on a
performance. burnished or broken-in brake should
be under 13/4 inches
1. Grease cam bracket and spider fittings prior
to brake shoe installation. B. Check the angle between the brake
adjuster and pushrod. With the brakes
WARNING CARE MUST BE EXERCISED TO applied, the angle should be 90 degrees
PREVENT GREASE SPACING FROM +/- 5 degrees
COMING IN CONTACT WITH BRAKE
LININGS WHICH COULD CAUSE A CAUTION When automatic brake adjusters are
REDUCTION IN BRAKING used, it is necessary to follow the
PERFORMANCE. REDUCED BRAKING installation and adjustment
PERFORMANCE COULD CAUSE AN procedure recommended by the
ACCIDENT RESULTING IN SERIOUS automatic brake adjuster
INJURY OR DEATH. manufacturer. Failure to follow the
recommended procedure could result
2. Adjust the brake adjuster until the brake in improper operation of the
lining comes into contact with the brake automatic slack adjuster, resulting in
drum. reduced brake performance or
premature lining wear.
A. For green brakes* there should be a slight
amount of wheel drag at initial adjustment C. For burnished brakes, apply pressure to
to compensate for any lining irregularities brakes and check for lining to drum
(high spots, etc) contact. Using a .010 inch feeler gauge,
the lining to drum contact should range
*A “green brake” is an unground, unburnished brake. There is a break-in
period where the lining will seat into a normal contact pattern with the from 60 to 100 percent during brake
drum application

B. For burnished or broken-in brakes, back D. Check to ensure the lining is inside the
off the slack adjuster to achieve .010 inch drum during application. More than .060
clearance between drum and shoe inch protruding out of the drum is not
recommended
3. Apply brakes using normal truck operating
pressure (average line pressure should be 4. Rapidly release air pressure from the brakes
90 psi). and confirm that all brakes quickly release to
the normal relaxed position
WARNING USE OF AIR PRESSURE EXCESS OF
130 PSI COULD RESULT IN FAILURE WARNING • BRAKE LININGS CONTAIN NON
OF THE AIR CHAMBER OR SPRING ASBESTOS FIBERS
BRAKE CHAMBER, WHICH COULD
RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR • BREATHING BRAKE DUST MAY BE
DEATH. HAZARDOUS TO YOUR HEALTH AND
MAY CAUSE SERIOUS RESPIRATORY
A. Check the amount of push rod travel. OR OTHER BODILY HARM
Maximum should not exceed 21/2 inches
for Type 30 long-stroke chambers, 2 • AVOID CREATING DUST
inches for Type 30 chambers and 13/4
inches for Type 24 chambers • DO NOT REMOVE BRAKE DRUM
WITHOUT PROPER PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT.
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• DO NOT WORK ON LININGS 5. Remove brake return springs.

WITHOUT PROPER PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT 6. Remove camshaft lock ring, spacer washer
and cam shaft.
• DO NOT REPLACE LININGS
WITHOUT PROPER PROTECTIVE 7. Remove cam roller and shaft (in case of the
EQUIPMENT cast shoe, remove roller shaft set screw and
roller assembly) and anchor pin bushing
• DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SAND, from shoes.
GRIND, CHISEL, FILE, HAMMER OR
ALTER BRAKE LININGS IN ANY 8. Remove anchor pin bushings, camshaft
MANNER WITHOUT PROPER bushing and seals from spider.
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
BRAKE ASSEMBLY
• FOLLOW O.S.H.A. STANDARDS FOR 1. Install new anchor pin bushings, camshaft
PROPER PROTECTIVE DEVICES TO bushing and camshaft seals into the spider.
BE USED WHEN WORKING WITH
BRAKE MATERIALS WARNING WHEN INSTALLING CAMSHAFT
SEALS, THE SEAL ON THE SLACK
WARNING IT IS CRITICAL THAT ANY BRAKE ADJUSTER SIDE SHOULD BE
DRUM REACHING MAXIMUM WEAR INSTALLED WITH SEAL FACING INTO
DIAMETER, AS CAST ON DRUM, BY SPIDER. THIS ALLOWS GREASE TO
TURNING, GRINDING AND / OR PURGE OUTSIDE THE BRAKE
WEARING BE CONSIDERED UNSAFE ASSEMBLY WHEN GREASING THE
AND IMMEDIATELY REPLACED. IN CAMSHAFT BUSHING. FAILURE TO
ORDER TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY FOLLOW THIS PROCEDURE COULD
OR DEATH, ANY BRAKE DRUM CAUSE GREASE TO COME INTO
EXCEEDING THIS DIMENSION IS CONTACT WITH BRAKE LININGS,
CONSIDERED A SAFETY HAZARD. IF CAUSING BRAKE FAILURE.
IN DOUBT, CONTACT THE BRAKE
DRUM MANUFACTURER. 2. Install cam roller assemblies onto the brake
shoes.
BRAKE DISASSEMBLY / ASSEMBLY
3. Install the camshaft into the spider; Install
BRAKE DISASSEMBLY spacer washer and lock ring on cam before
1. Release brakes and back off slack adjuster. sliding the cam through the camshaft support
bracket; Install the slack adjuster and the
2. Remove slack adjuster lock ring and slack lock ring.
adjuster.

3. Remove brake drum.

4. Remove anchor pins and brake shoes.

CAUTION Excessive pounding on anchor pins

or cam roller pins to remove or
install them can damage the pins
and cause misalignment of the
brake spiders and brake shoes. The
use of a soft hammer or brass drift
is recommended to remove or install
the anchor pins.
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WARNING WHEN REASSEMBLING BRAKES,

HENDRICKSON RECOMMENDS THAT
THE BRAKE RETURN SPRINGS BE
REPLACED WITH NEW SPRINGS TO
ASSURE PROPER OPERATION OF THE
BRAKE.

4. Install the brake return springs on the brake

shoes.

5. Position brake shoes on the spider and insert

the anchor pins.

6. If air brake chambers are replaced, the

correct mounting holes must be used to
correspond to brake adjuster length.
(see figure 8)

6" B R AK E
ADJUS T ER
(A-A H O LES)

5 1/2"
5" B R AK E BR AK E ADJUS T ER
ADJUS T ER (A-B H O LES)
(B-B H O LES)

Figure 8

7. Connect slack adjuster to brake chamber

pushrod

8. Adjust brakes as outlined in brake

adjustment procedures

NOTE: To ensure brakes meet F.M.V.S.S. 121

performance requirements, Hendrickson
recommends that only original equipment
brake components be used.

Any questions or comments on the above procedure

should be directed to the Hendrickson trailer
engineering department.

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WELDING ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR BLOCKS

12 TONEOR
11 1 EXC IT ER R ING

WHEEL HUB
10 2 S PEED S ENSO R
MO UNT ING B LO C K
MO UNT SENSO R
BLO C K IN T HIS
RANGE BLO C K BO RE
9 3

S ENSO R BLO C K AXLE

WELD BEAD
( ALONGBOTHSIDES )

Figure
FIG. 5 9 Figure
FIG. 610

S ENSO R B LO C K

SPRING C LIP
. 125” TO . 187 ”
SPRING C LIP TAB MO UNT ING B LO C K
EXC IT ER R ING

SPEED SENSO R WELD BEAD H UB

Figure
FIG. 711 Figure
FIG. 812
Correct installation of the speed sensor blocks is 3. Remove the hub and bearing assembly and
extremely important for proper operation of the brake assembly from the axle spindle. Clean
anti-lock system. Use electric welding equipment all oil or grease from the axle spindle.
only to install the blocks.
4. Install the sensor block on the fixture tool
1. Properly support the trailer axle using jack and attach the fixture tool to the axle spindle.
stands, be sure to provide proper clearance
to be able to weld the sensor block on the 5. Adjust the position of the fixture tool as
axle near the tone (exciter) ring. necessary to align the sensor block to the
scribed position in step 2 and tighten in
2. With the hub in place, locate the sensor place.
mounting block at the 9 or 3 o’clock position
on the axle spindle to lessen the effect from 6. Weld the sensor block to the spindle axle;
axle flexure due to loading (see figure 9) weld along both sides of the block
manually hold the sensor block in place and (see Figure 10).
scribe its location on the axle spindle (see
Figures 10 and 12). 7. Remove the fixture tool and let the sensor
block cool after cool down, install the
NOTE: The distance of the sensor block from the face sensor spring clip and sensor as illustrated
of the tone ring “teeth” must be between in Figure 11.
.125 inch to .187 inch (see figure 12).

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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

FASTENER SPECIFICATIONS

PART NAME SIZE & THREAD TORQUE

Spindle Outer Nut 2 5/8 - 16UN 250 - 400 ft. - lbs.
5
Cam Brackets /16 - 18 Self-tapping 175 - 225 in. - lbs.
5
Air Chamber /8 - 11 UNC 100 - 115 ft. - lbs.
Mounting Bolts
Dust Shield Self-tapping 180-200 in. - lbs.
Mounting
Brake Lining Brass Screw 100-150 in. - lbs.
3
To Table /8 - 24UNF
1
Hub Cap to Hub /14 - 20UNC 96-144 ft. - lbs.
5
/16 - 18 UNC 144-216 in. - lbs.
3
Wheel Stud /4 - 16UNF 175-200 ft. - lbs.
7
Backnut /8 - 14 UNF 180-250 ft. - lbs.
1 - 14 UNF 200-300 ft. - lbs.
7
Haldex ABA /16 - 14 UN 40-50 ft. - lbs.
Control Arm Nut

SUGGESTED PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE

EVERY 1,000 MILES: 100,000 MILES, ONCE A YEAR OR AT BRAKE
RELINE:
Ë Check oil level in wheel hub and inspect wheel
for leaks Ë Replace wheel bearing lubricating oil
(if applicable)

15,000 MILES OR MINIMUM OF TWICE A YEAR: Ë Check brake air chambers and slack adjusters

Ë Check brake adjustment Ë Inspect brake rollers, roller shafts, anchor pins
and bushings and replace if necessary
Ë Repack wheel bearings (grease application)
Ë Lubricate camshaft bushings and brake adjusters

25,000 TO 30,000 MILES: Ë Check shoes for bent shoe ribs, cracks in shoe
Ë Check lining wear and estimate replacement time;
table welds or ribs, and elongated rivet holes.
Replace shoes if any of these conditions exist
replace with new shoes or reline when thickness
of lining is 1/4 inch at thinnest point, or 1/16 inch
about rivet or bolt head, and replace any cracked,
broken or oil-soaked linings immediately

Ë Inspect camshaft, camshaft spider bushing and

camshaft support bracket bushing for any signs of
wear

Ë Lubricate camshaft bushings and brake adjusters

Ë Inspect brake drums for heat checks, grooves, hot

spots, glazing, cracks and out-of-round

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