Fixing Dexter 10K Trailer Axle Hub Seals and Brakes - Axle Nut Torque Sequence and Specs

Repairing the electric brakes and seals on a Dexter 10K GD axle on a recently acquired gooseneck trailer. I ran into a few issues but worked through them. I also go over the axle nut torque sequence and specs, as well as the overall torque specs for the hub and brake mounting bolts.
Dexter Maintenance Document - www.dexteraxle.com/MedSM
Product Links -
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Dexter Spindle Nut Socket (2 1/4") - amzn.to/3KCNEMo
Seal Puller - amzn.to/3SrQ4iE
Hammer Style Seal Puller - amzn.to/3KBsBd4
12 1/4" x 3 3/8" Brake Assembly - amzn.to/3Z06jFZ
Intro 0:00
Oil Cap Removal 4:28
Dexter Style Spindle Nut Removal 4:40
Removing the Hub/Drum Assembly 6:34
Pulling the Seal 6:40
Removing Drum Bolts 7:14
Removing Wheel Stud Bolt 8:14
Installing New Stud Bolt 8:25
Removing Brake Assembly 8:56
Installing Inner Bearing & Seal 9:55
Attaching Drum to Hub 10:28
Installing New Brake Assembly 10:50
Torque Specs 11:50
Torqueing Drum Bolts 14:41
Spindle Nuts Torque Sequence 14:51
Wrap-up 18:53
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[@gregupole2259]

Great video. Now I know when it’s time how to check the brakes. Thanks for sharing. God Bless.

[@arrowjmfarms]

Thanks, you too!

[@ivanetherton8514]

Best video I have found for 10 K axles dexter

[@arrowjmfarms]

Thanks! I appreciate that!

[@AutomotiveZar]

Thanks for this geat vid. This will be my first time and this vid helps a lot.

[@arrowjmfarms]

Awesome! Thanks for kind words and I’m glad it helped!

[@cromeo21]

Thanks for a great detailed video. I guess I over tightened the inner nut on the axel and never backed off the nut. While driving, the tension was so tight that my axel went in flames. And poped off the bath cap. Thank you for torque specs also. Awesome video

[@arrowjmfarms]

Wow that is crazy! Hopefully it was able to salvaged? You’re welcome, and thanks for commenting and the kind words!

[@4wdaddict41]

Great video very helpful thank you so much

[@arrowjmfarms]

Thanks! Glad it was useful!

[@sergey3001]

Thank you man for this video. All the best wishes!

[@arrowjmfarms]

Thanks! Same to you!

[@user-ni2nc1pp9k]

Hey thanks for the video, I couldn't find the torque anywhere. Also what's the socket size...

[@arrowjmfarms]

Thanks for watching. There are a few links in the video description. Spindle nut socket is 2 1/4” and the torque specs are at 11:50 in the video.

[@toddtalladay7265]

where did you get the retraining rings

[@arrowjmfarms]

Are you referring to the ring for the wheels? Or the tang washer between the spindle nuts? I'm pretty sure both can be found on amazon. If not there, I'd check etrailer.com...

[@toddtalladay7265]

The retaining ring that goes between the two rims and are you using coned shaped lug nuts? in the video it looks like you had Lugnuts on the inside rim, then the retaining ring and then put the outside rim on after that, is that correct?

[@toddtalladay7265]

it looks like I have the exact same rims that you have but I do not have a retaining ring and when I order new hubs, they came with flanged nuts and I'm wondering if I still need the retaining ring

[@arrowjmfarms]

@@toddtalladay7265 This is an older axle and the retaining ring helps to center the wheels on the hub and lock the nuts on. You most likely have the new style axle and in that case the hub itself has built in self-centering, and thus the use of flange nuts. My dump trailer has the self-centering hubs and flange nuts - no retaining ring needed so you should be good to go.

[@arrowjmfarms]

@@toddtalladay7265 The retaining rings goes on the outside rim, lug nuts go next.

[@mikeapple976]

This guy has no clue he doesn't even know what the ring is for

[@arrowjmfarms]

The rings are for use with tapered (coned) lug nuts as opposed to flanged nuts. It's really as simple as that. Thanks for watching 🙂

[@mikeapple976]

@@arrowjmfarms
You're welcome for watching. I guess the reason I raised the question was because you totally skipped over why the ring was bent and how it happened. An explanation of why the rims are set at 180° apart so the valve stems counter each other and how the ring helps ensure correct rim placement would be helpful to those not in the know. An explanation of why the ring was bent because it was put on over the stud incorrectly would help ensure that they don't make the same mistake

[@arrowjmfarms]

I agree. I purchased the trailer used and that’s how it came. Someone didn’t know what they were doing but it’s fixed now.