your trailers identification plate).
7. Inflate tires according to manufacturer’s specifications; inspect tires for
cuts, excessive wear, etc.
8. Check wheel mounting nuts/bolts with a torque wrench. Torque in proper
sequence, to the levels specified in this manual.
9. Make certain the brakes are synchronized and functioning properly.
10. Check tightness of hanger bolt, shackle bolt, and U-bolt nuts per torque
values specified in manual.
11. Check operation of all lights.
12. Check that your trailer is towing in a level position and adjust hitch
height if required.

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Storage

Trip Preparation Checklist

Maintenance Schedule

Maintenance Schedule

Item

Function Required

Weekly

Brakes

Test that they are operational.

Brake Adjustment

Adjust to proper operating
clearance (not required with NevR-Adjust® brakes).

Brake Magnets

Inspect for wear and current draw.

Brake Linings

Inspect for wear or contamination.

Brake Controller

Check for correct amperage and
modulation.

Brake Cylinders

Check for leaks, sticking.

Brake Lines

Inspect for cracks, leaks, kinks.

Trailer Brake Wiring

Inspect wiring for bare spots,
fray, etc.

Breakaway System

Check battery charge and switch
operation.

Hub/Drum

Inspect for abnormal wear or
scoring.

Wheel Bearings
and Cups

Inspect for corrosion or wear.
Clean and repack.

Seals

Inspect for leakage. Replace if
removed.

Springs

Inspect for wear, loss of arch.

Suspension Parts

Inspect for bending, loose
fasteners and wear.

Suspension Wet Bolts
& Equalizers

Grease.

Extreme Duty
Bushings

Grease.

Hangers

Inspect welds.

Wheel Nuts
and Bolts

Tighten to specified torque
values.

Wheels

Inspect for cracks, dents, or
distortion.

Tire Inflation Pressure

Inflate tires to mfg’s.
specifications.

Tire Condition

Inspect for cuts, wear, bulging,
etc.

3 Months or
3,000 Miles

6 Months or
6,000 Miles

12 Months or
12,000 Miles

At Every Use

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What Products Are Covered
All Dexter Axle Company (“Dexter”) trailer axles, suspensions, and brake control
systems manufactured on or after September 1, 2016, excluding Dexter 6000
series Manufactured Housing Axles. Additional exclusions include the following
brands: UFP by Dexter, AL-KO (IAC), Titan Brakes and Actuators by Dexter, and
BrakeRite by Dexter products, which are covered under separate warranties.
Limited 1 Year Warranty
As specified in Dexter’s current publication “Operation Maintenance Service
Manual”, grease and oil seals FOR ALL PRODUCTS have a one (1) year limited
warranty to the original purchaser from the date of first sale of the trailer
incorporating such components. Except as to grease and oil seals, the
following four other warranties are available.
Limited 2 Year Warranty
Dexter warrants to the original purchaser that its electric/hydraulic brake
actuators shall be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period
of two (2) years from the date of first sale of the trailer incorporating such
components.
Limited 5 Year Warranty
Dexter warrants to the original purchaser that its axles, suspension systems
and Genuine Replacement Parts shall be free from defects in material and
workmanship for a period of five (5) years. The warranty period shall begin from
the date of the original purchase of the trailer and/or Genuine Replacement
Parts.
Limited 7 Year Warranty
Dexter warrants to the original purchaser that its Predator Series® electric brake
controllers shall be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period
of seven (7) years from the date of purchase.
Limited 10 Year Warranty
Dexter warrants to the original purchaser that the suspension components of
its Torflex® axles shall be free from defects in material and workmanship for a
period of ten (10) years from the date of first sale of the trailer incorporating
such suspension components.
Exclusive Remedy
Dexter will, at its option, repair or replace the affected components of any
defective axle, repair or replace the entire defective axle, or refund the lesser
of the original purchase price and the then-current list price of the axle or
components. In all cases, a reasonable time period must be allowed for
warranty repairs to be completed. Allowance will only be made for installation
costs specifically approved by Dexter.
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Warranty

Dexter Axle Limited Warranty

What You Must Do
In order to make a claim under these warranties:
1. You must be the original purchaser of the trailer in which the
sprung
suspension axles or Torflex® axles or components were originally installed.
2. You must promptly notify Dexter after detection of any defect, but in any
case within the applicable warranty period of such defect, and provide us
with the axle or applicable component serial number and any substantiation
of such defect which may include, but is not limited to, the return of part(s)
that we may reasonable request.
3. The axles, suspensions and components must have been installed and
maintained in accordance with good industry practice and any specific
Dexter recommendations, including those specified in Dexter’s current
publication “Operation Maintenance Service Manual”.

Warranty

Exclusions
These warranties do not extend to and do not cover defects caused by:
1. The connecting of brake wiring to the trailer wiring or trailer wiring to the
towing vehicle wiring.
2. The attachment of the running gear to the frame.
3. Parts not supplied by Dexter.
4. Any damage whatsoever caused by or related to any alteration of the axle
including welding supplemental brackets to the axle.
5. Use of an axle on a unit other than the unit to which it was originally
mounted.
6. Normal wear and tear.
7. Improper alignment.
8. Improper installation.
9. Unreasonable use (including failure to provide reasonable and necessary
maintenance as specified in Dexter’s current publication “Operation
Maintenance Service Manual including required maintenance after
“Prolonged Storage”).
10. Improper torque values and torqueing of wheel nuts. (The proper torqueing
procedure and torque values are contained in Dexter’s current publication
“Operation Maintenance Service Manual”).
11. Cosmetic finish or corrosion.

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These warranties give you specific legal rights, and you may also have other
rights which vary from state to state.
DEXTER HEREBY EXCLUDES INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES,
INCLUDING LOSS OF TIME, INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OF USE, TOWING FEES,
TELEPHONE CALLS, COST OF MEALS OR LODGING, FOR ANY BREACH OF ANY
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, or
the exclusion or limitation if incidental or consequential damages, so the above
exclusion or limitation may not apply to you.
Inquiries regarding these warranties should be sent to:
Dexter Axle Company
P.O. Box 250
Elkhart, IN 46515
Note: Current publication “Operation Maintenance Service Manual” can be found at
www.dexteraxle.com.

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Warranty

Limitations
1. In all cases, Dexter reserves the right to fully satisfy its obligations
under the Limited Warranties by refunding the lesser of the original
purchase price and the then-current list price of the defective axle
(or, if the axle has been discontinued, of the most nearly comparable
current product).
2. Dexter reserves the right to furnish a substitute of replacement component
or product in the event an axle or any component of the axle is discontinued
or is otherwise unavailable.
3. These warranties are nontransferable.
General
THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES EXCEPT THAT OF TITLE, WHETHER WRITTEN, ORAL OR IMPLIED,
IN FACT OR IN LAW (INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY AGAINST INFRINGEMENT OR
OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE).

Axle Identification
In the unlikely event that you should require service assistance from Dexter,
please have the lot (serial) number of the axle available when you call.
On all axles produced after April 2001, this nine digit number can be found
near the center on the rear side of the axle beam. Look for the words DEXTER
AXLE and the lot number will be located directly under the name. For easier
identification, rubbing a piece of chalk over the number may help bring out the
engraving.

Axle Identification

Recreational Vehicle axles that have been certified for use in Canada will also
bear the letters CSA.

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Dexter Online Parts Store
From magnets and seals to complete brake and hub kits, Dexter offers a complete line
of genuine replacement parts for your trailer. Most products are available in-stock and
ready to ship within 24 hours direct to you from the factory. With dedicated customer
support and quick turnaround, the Dexter Online Parts Store helps keep your trailer
going.

• Hub Components
• Brake Components
• Suspension Components
• Complete Hub Kits
• Brake Assemblies & Kits
• Brake Controllers & Actuators

Ready for Immediate Shipment
Direct to Your Door
Visit us online at www.dexteraxle.com

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Dexter Video Gallery
In keeping with our continual commitment to industry safety and the development
of innovative products, please feel free to view our ongoing video gallery at www.
dexteraxle.com/resources/videos or scan the following QR codes. We are confident
these videos will help educate and promote the Dexter product line that you, as our
customer, are investing in.

Bearing
Maintenance

E/H Actuator
Installation

Electric Brakes

E-Z FLEX®
Suspension

E-Z LUBE®
System

Genuine Brakes

Genuine
Replacement Parts

Leaf Spring
Axles

Manual Bleed
Hydraulic Disc

Medium Duty
Axles

Nev-R-Adjust®
Brakes

Power Bleed
Hydraulic Disc

Removable
Spindle

Sway Control

TORFLEX®
Suspension Axles

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Service Record
Date

Service Performed

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Mileage

Service Record
Date

Service Performed

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Mileage

Service Record
Date

Service Performed

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Mileage

Notes

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Notes

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Notes

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Genuine Dexter axles and components are available
nationwide from our plant locations listed below or
through our network of distributors. Check our web site
for the distributor nearest you.
Plant 52

Plant 51

Dexter Headquarters
Plants 12, 13, 39, 61

Plant 24

Plants 15, 62

Plant 25
Plants 21, 23

Dexter - Headquarters

2900 Industrial Parkway East  Elkhart, Indiana 46516
Phone: 574-295-7888  Fax: 574-295-8666
www.dexteraxle.com
Dexter - Plt 12

Dexter - Plt 13

Dexter - Plt 15

Dexter - Plt 21

301 West Pearl Street
Fremont, Indiana 46737
Phone: 260-495-5100
Fax: 260-495-1701

500 South 7th Street
Albion, Indiana 46701
Phone: 260-636-2195
Fax: 260-636-3030

500 Southeast 27th Street
El Reno, Oklahoma 73036
Phone: 405-262-6700
Fax: 405-262-9089

199 Perimeter Road
Monticello, Georgia 31064
Phone: 706-468-6495
Fax: 706-468-2966

Dexter - Plt 23

Dexter - Plt 24

Dexter - Plt 25

Dexter - Plt 39

5600 Bucknell Drive SW
Atlanta, Georgia 30336
Phone: 404-477-6899
Fax: 470-443-1715

135 Sunshine Lane
San Marcos, California 92069
Phone: 760-744-1610
Fax: 760-744-1616

1041 Baxter Lane
Winchester, Tennessee 37398
Phone: 931-967-5101
Fax: 931-967-1828

902 South Division Street
Bristol, Indiana 46507
Phone: 574-848-4491
Fax: 574-848-4825
www.ventline.com

Dexter - Plt 51

Dexter - Plt 52

Dexter - Plt 61

Dexter - Plt 62

347 King Street West
Ingersoll, Ontario N5C 3K6
Phone: 519-485-2210
Fax: 519-485-2163
www.ingersollaxles.com

5885 51 Steet SE
Calgary, Alberta T2C 3V2
Phone: 587-323-8411
Fax: 587-327-0129

21611 Protecta Drive
Elkhart, Indiana 46516
Phone: 574-294-6651
Fax: 574-295-6626

301 North Kennedy Street
Shawnee, Oklahoma 74801
Phone: 405-273-9315
Fax: 405-273-1054

NO PART OF THIS CATALOG MAY BE REPRODUCED WITHOUT DEXTER’S PERMISSION.
ALL PART NUMBERS, DIMENSIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS IN THIS CATALOG ARE SUBJECT
TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

www.dexteraxle.com
2900 Industrial Parkway East n Elkhart, IN 46516
Phone: 574-295-7888 n Fax: 574-295-8666

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