Section 7-Technical Support

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MANUFACTURING COMPANY
SILVER EAGLE
(800) 547-6792 5825 NE Skyport Way Section

FAX: (503) 335-2171 Portland, OR 97218 Technical/Maintenance
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Technical Section
Contents Page
Low-Profile Turntable Front Suspension Maintenance ---- 3-4

Single Axle Converter Dolly Maintenance ---- 5-6
Single Axle 5,000 Mile Maintenance Worksheet ---- 7-8
Tandem Axle Converter Dolly Maintenance ---- 9 - 10
Drawbar Eye Removal and Installation ---- 11
Fifth Wheel Handle Adjustment ---- 12
Silver Eagle 5th Wheel Operating Instructions ---- 13
Shock Housing Assembly Installation ---- 14
Air Jam Eye Installation ---- 15 - 16
Slider Housing Assembly Installation ---- 17
Drawbar Hinge Installation ---- 18
Drawbar Step Installation ---- 19
Safety Cable/Chain Coupler Installation ---- 20
Safety Chain & Cable Capacity ---- 21
Trailer Axle, Recommended Welding ---- 22
Trailer Axle Installation ---- 23 - 24
Drawbar Eye and Shank Capacities ---- 25
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Low-Profile Turntable Front Suspensions

REQUIRED MAINTENANCE
(Maintenance is also required for trailer, axle, brakes & other components.)
5,000 Miles 1) Torque axle U-bolts to 350 lbs/ft (axle tends to seat into its
or 30 days permanent position after a few thousand miles of operation.
2) Torque spring U-bolts to 350lbs/ft.
3) Torque mounting bolts, (Item 36) in hub flange to 175 lbs/ft.

minimum.
4) Torque the capscrew (Item 8) at the side support pressure plate

bolts to 100 lbs/ft.
5) Inspect drawbar eye assembly and tighten shank nut (Item 45)
as required. Install a Silver Eagle Manufactured safety wire
(Item 47) on the shank nut to prevent it from backing off.
6) Tighten all fasteners as required.
7) Check oil level in spindle. Proper level is just below side filler
plug.
20,000 Miles 1) Complete items 1 - 6 above.

or 90 days
2) Complete item 7 above. Hereafter oil level should be checked
each six months.
100,000 Miles 1) Fifth wheel should be entirely disassembled. Install Hub and
or 12 Months Spindle Service Kit, (Part #2503) which includes:
• Nylon Bearing - Item 26
• Ball Bearing - Item 27
• Oil Seal - Item 25
• Dust Shield - Item 24
• Gasket - Item 31
• Cotter Pin - Item 30
Replace any components that appear excessively worn.
Continued on next page.

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100,000 Miles 2) Drain and refill oil reservoir with SAE 80W/140 oil.
or 12 Months
3) Pack ball bearing Item 27, with lithium-base extreme pressure
grease and install with shield down. Fill hub cap, (Item 32) with
grease.
4) Assemble fifth wheel as follows:

• Tighten castellated nut, Item 29, until mounting flange of hub
cannot be turned by hand.
• Back nut off one castellation, install cotter pin.
• Torque all fasteners as above.
200,000 Miles 1) Same procedure as 100,000 miles or 12 months. Repeat each

or 24 Months 100,000 miles or 12 months.

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Single Axle Converter Dolly

Refer to illustration, following, for part descriptions.
Refer to Parts Catalog for part numbers.
First 50 - Consult wheel maintenance instructions. Check wheel nut

100 Miles torque. Recheck at every dismount.
Every 1,000 Check axle maintenance instructions. Check axle for oil levels
Miles and leaks.
First 5,000 1) Tighten the fifth wheel/leaf spring U-bolts to 375 lbs/ft torque.
miles or 30 CST Models Only:
days Tighten the axle U-bolts to 375 lbs./ft. torque.
VAST Models Only:
Tighten the axle seat bolts to 420 lbs./ft. torque.
2) Inspect springs for broken leaves and missing or broken spring

keepers or keeper bolts.
3) Inspect drawbar eye assembly and tighten shank nut (Item 14) as
required. NOTE: Tighten shank nut until shock absorber
bushings bulge almost to outer edge of shock housing. Be sure
to reconnect the shank nut safety wire after tightening shank nut.
4) Tighten all other fasteners as required. Replace any worn,

stripped or missing fasteners with appropriate grade and
strength.
5) Inspect all air lines and electrical cables for chafing, kinking,
leakage or damage.
6) Inspect fifth wheel table assembly for bent, worn, cracked or

excessively loose parts. Replace any cracked parts and worn or
missing fasteners, readjust or tighten fasteners as necessary.

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Every 25000 - Consult axle maintenance instructions. Inspect and service axle.
30000 Miles or
every 2 months
First 20000 - Perform 5,000 mile, one month Silver Eagle Dolly Maintenance.
30000 Miles or
90 days
Every 100,000 Consult axle maintenance instructions. Change and inspect axle
miles or oil.
annually
Consult brake valve maintenance instructions. Service or rebuild
brake valves.
Perform 5,000 mile, one month Silver Eagle dolly maintenance.

Inspect shock absorber bushings and spring boot rubbers,
replace as necessary.

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Single Axle Converter Dolly

5,000 MILE REQUIRED MAINTENANCE
UNIT: ________________________ MILEAGE: ________________________
DATE: _______________________ SERVICED BY: ____________________
1) Tighten the fifth wheel/leaf spring U-bolts to 375 lbs/ft torque.

CST Models Only:
Tighten the axle U-bolts to 375 lbs./ft. torque.
VAST Models Only:
Tighten the axle seat bolts to 420 lbs./ft. torque.

3) Inspect drawbar eye assembly and tighten shank nut (Item 14) as
bushings bulge almost to outer edge of shock housing. Be sure
to reconnect the shank nut safety wire after tightening shank nut.

stripped or missing fasteners with appropriate grade and
strength.
leakage or damage.

excessively loose parts. Replace any cracked parts and worn or
missing fasteners, readjust or tighten fasteners as necessary.
See Reverse for Schematic
This page can be reproduced for maintenance files.

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Notes:

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Tandem Axle Converter Dolly

Refer to illustration, following, for part descriptions.

Refer to Parts Catalog for parts numbers'
First 50 - 100 Consult Wheel Maintenance instructions. Check wheel nut

Miles torque. Recheck at each dismount.
Every 1,000 Check Axle Maintenance Instructions. Check axle for oil level
Miles and leaks.
First 5,000 1) Torque Axle Seat Bolts to 420 ft/lb and torque spring U-bolts to
Miles or 30 375 ft/lb.
days
3) Inspect drawbar eye assembly and tighten shank nut as
bushings bulge almost to same diameter as outer edge of
shock housings. Be sure to reconnect the shank nut safety
strap after tightening.
stripped or missing fasteners of appropriate grade and
strength.
leakage or other damage.
excessively loose parts. Replace any cracked parts and worn
or missing fasteners. Readjust or tighten fasteners as
necessary.
Every 25000 - Consult axle maintenance instructions. Inspect and service
30000 miles or axle.
every 2
months

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First 20000 - Perform 5,000 mile, 1 month Silver Eagle Dolly Maintenance.
30000 miles or
90 days
Every 100,000 Consult brake valve maintenance instructions. Service or

miles or rebuild brake valves.
annually
Perform 5,000 mile/30 day Silver Eagle Dolly Maintenance.
Inspect shock absorber bushings and spring boot rubbers,
replace as necessary.

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Drawbar Eye Removal and Installation Instructions
1. Set brakes on trailer.

2. Remove safety wire on shank nut.
3. Remove shank nut and shank washer.
4. Use forklift for hostler to pull against drawbar eye to remove it from the
shock housing.
5. Lubricate the shank of the new drawbar eye with rubber lubricant or soapy
water and install the shock housing. To completely install, use one of the
following methods:
• Set the brakes on the trailer. Use a forklift or hostler to push against
the drawbar eye until it is seated on the shock absorber bushing.
• Use a sledge hammer on the end of the drawbar eye until it is seated
on the shock absorber bushing.
6. After the drawbar eye is in place, clean the threads on the shank and coat
the threads with Never-Seez, pipe compound or another similar product.
7. Install the shank washer and thread the shank nut onto the shank.
8. Tighten the shank nut until two threads remain exposed inside the nut.
9. Install a Silver Eagle safety wire on the shank nut to prevent it from
backing off.
10. Periodically check the tightness of the shank nut and adjust as necessary.

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Fifth Wheel Handle Adjustment
Figure 1
If the handle remains in the upright
position after uncoupling, (shown as
upper handle in figure), the nuts are
adjusted too tightly. Upon
uncoupling, the handle should fall
freely to the bottom of the slot
(shown as lower handle in figure),
allowing the handle to move inward
Figure 2
If the handle rests on the top of the
slow when fully coupled (shown as
upper handle in figure), then the
nuts are too tight. When fully
coupled, the handle should rest at
the bottom of the slot (shown as
lower handle in figure).
Note: It is necessary to use two wrenches to loosen/secure the standard and

jam nuts. Proper adjustment of the nuts will be achieved by following
these guidelines:
1) The standard nut should be fully tightened onto the handle's

capscrew.
2) Tighten the jam nut until it bottoms out on the end of the
capscrew.
3) Complete tightening by locking the standard nut against the jam
nut.
Recheck handle movement for proper adjustment.

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Silver Eagle Fifth Wheel

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Coupling
1. Make sure jaw is locked open and trailer is at proper height.
2. Back dolly slowly under trailer until jaw locks kingpin and handle moves
into the fifth wheel.
Uncoupling
1. With vehicle at rest in a relaxed condition and landing gear down, (not
being pushed together or pulled apart), pull fifth wheel handle outward and
upward to lock the fifth wheel open.
2. Pull dolly slowly out from under the trailer.
Note
If the handle will not pull outward when the vehicle is in a relaxed
condition, use landing gear to raise trailer and unload the dolly fifth wheel.
Contact Silver Eagle Customer Service for video tape on

coupling and uncoupling twin/double trailers.

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Shock Housing Assembly

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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Air Jam Eye

INSTALLATION AND ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS
1. With Jam Eye Shank already installed in the shock housing, slide the pushrod, threaded
end first, over the top of the eye and into the tubular shank.
2. Install the shoe by placing it into the eye with the contact surface facing to one side,
rotate the shoe 90 º so its contact surface faces forward and the hole for the pushrod is
to the rear. Check to insure the shoe will slide fore and aft along the inside of the eye.
3. Install the pushrod into the shoe, making sure to line up the holes. Drive the roll pin into
the shoe and through the pushrod.
4. Slip the threaded end of the pushrod through the cap on the shank nut and install a jam
nut and coupling nut. Thread both nuts on as far as possible to draw the shoe to the
rearmost position in the eye.
5. Install a service air chamber with a s 2" pushrod length with a jam nut threaded onto its
pushrod. Torque air chamber mounting nuts to 100 ft/lbs.
6. With a 5/8" open-end wrench pry against the jam nut on the air chamber pushrod to pull
the pushrod out 3/16" to 1/4". Thread the coupling nut part way onto the air chamber
pushrod to couple ti with the pushrod and shoe.
7. Loosen the jam nut against the cap of the shank nut to allow the pushrod and shoe to
travel forward when air pressure is applied.

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Air Jam Eye Installation and Adjustment Continued
8. Place a 2" diameter rod into the eye and apply air to the service chamber. DO NOT
PLACE FINGERS IN THE AREA OF THE EYE AND SHOE OR AREA OF COUPLING
NUT WHEN APPLYING AIR TO THE SERVICE CHAMBER.
9. With the shoe contacting the 2" diameter rod, adjust the jam nut on the pushrod until it
contacts the cap on the shank nut. Tighten the coupling nut and the two jam nuts,
jamming them together.
10. Release the air pressure and reapply to recheck the adjustment.
NOTE: After tightening shank nut to adjust shock housing, re-adjust shoe and stop using
step 4 through 10.

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Slider Housing Assembly


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Drawbar Hinge

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Drawbar Steps

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Safety Cable/Chain Coupler


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Safety Cable and Safety Chain

ULTIMATE CAPACITIES
5/8" Safety Cable ------- 56,000 lbs

3/4" Safety Cable ------- 80,000 lbs
1/2" Safety Chains w/4-1/2 Ton Hooks (Pair) ------- 72,000 lbs
5/8" Safety Chains w/7 Ton Hooks (Pair) ------- 100,000 lbs
5/8" Safety Chains w/7 Ton Hook (Single) ------- 56,000 lbs
1/2" Safety Chains with Master Link ------- 50,000 lbs
5/8" Safety Chains with Master Link ------- 100,000 lbs

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Recommended Welding Locations

ALL TRAILER AXLES
The correct positioning of spring seat attachment welds is very important to the
structural integrity and load carrying characteristics of the axle beam. It is
important to note that different axle styles have different requirements. Attached
spring seats to the beam must be a controlled manufacturing process. Both the
seat and the axle must be properly positioned by assembly fixtures and then
welded in place.
Please refer to the following instructions for properly locating spring seats on
Rockwell trailer axles.
Round Axles
On round axles, the spring seats normally have full contact with the axle beam
and very little vertical load is transmitted to the
attachment weld. These welds carry the torsional loads
of the suspense and resist torsional braking loads. For
proper assembly, seats must be in full contact with the
beam, be parallel with each other, and be correctly
located in relationship to the top of the axle beam.
Important
On some suspensions, in particular trailing arm air rides and
rubber sphere types, torsional loads are transmitted through the
welds and into the axle during articulation. These applications require special
care when establishing welding locations. Contact the Rockwell Trailer Axle
Application Department for welding recommendations for each individual
application.
Rectangular, Square and Shaped Axles

Axle shapes, other than round, do not always allow full
contact of the spring seat to the axle beam. This
condition exists even though the seats are parallel to
each other and properly positioned. This condition
means that parts of the vertical load, as well as the
braking and/or suspension torsional loads, must be
absorbed by the attachment welds.

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TRAILER AXLE INSTALLATION

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Trailer Axle Installation Instructions

The trailer axles must be installed in the vehicle so that they are parallel to the rear axle
of the tractor when the vehicle is moving forward in a straight line.
The center of the fifth wheel king pin and the center of the axles must be installed
at the center of the trailer floor. Figure 1
Use the following procedures to check the alignment of trailer axles:
Single Axle Trailers Tandem Axle Trailers

1) Raise or lower the fifth wheel to put the 1) Move the trailer forward and backward over a
trailer in a level position. level floor, two or three times with the last
2) Remove the outer wheels or the outer tires movement forward, to permit the suspension to
and rims, depending on the wheel become correctly aligned to center the front
equipment. (Figure 1) and rear wheel tracks.
3) Remove any parts from under the chassis 2) Raise or lower the fifth wheel to put the trailer
that can interrupt measuring the distances in level position.
between the king pin and the ends of the 3) Remove the outer wheels or outer tires and
axle. rims of the forward axle only, Figure 2.
4) Load the trailer to its rated capacity with 4) Remove any parts from under the chassis that
the load correctly arranged. can interrupt measuring the distances between
5) Attach a steel measuring tape to a hook the king pin and the ends of the forward axle.
and the hook over the king pin. Measure 5) Load the trailer to its rated capacity with the
the distances "A" and "B" from the king pin load correctly arranged.
to the ends of the axle. The differences 6) Attach a steel measuring tape to a hook and
between the A and B measurements must the hook over the king pin. Measure the
not exceed 1/8" (3.2 mm). distances "A" and "B" from the king pin to
the ends of the forward axle. The differences
between the A and B measurements must not
exceed 1/8" (3.2 mm).
7) Measure the distance "C" and "D" between the
front and rear axle centers. The differences
between the C and D measurements must not
exceed 1/16" (1.6 mm).
This small gauge can help you make the "C" and "D" measurements between the axle centers.
The gauge can be made of drill rod and must be rigid and true. The pointer arms of the gauge
must be parallel and held at the same height.
How To Correct The Alignment Of Axles

To correct the alignment measurements that are not within the limits, inspect the suspension for
worn, broken or loose parts. Adjustments to the suspension, and the replacement of worn or
broken parts, must be made to put the axles into alignment.
Carefully follow the service instructions made available by the trailer or suspension
manufacturer when you work on this component.
The limits of 1/16" (1.6 mm) and 1/8" (3.2 mm) are the maximum limits for correct alignment of
the axles. These small limits make accurate measurements.

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DRAWBAR EYE AND SHANK CAPABILITIES
CAPACITY:
1/4" wall shank 92,000 LBS TVW

3/8" wall shank 100,000 LBS TVW
Solid Shank 100,000 LBS TVW
TVW = Towed Vehicle Weight


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Low-Profile Turntable Front Suspension Maintenance ---- 3-4

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Low-Profile Turntable Front Suspensions

2) Torque spring U-bolts to 350lbs/ft.

3) Torque mounting bolts, (Item 36) in hub flange to 175 lbs/ft.

4) Torque the capscrew (Item 8) at the side support pressure plate

6) Tighten all fasteners as required.

20,000 Miles 1) Complete items 1 - 6 above.

Continued on next page.

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4) Assemble fifth wheel as follows:

200,000 Miles 1) Same procedure as 100,000 miles or 12 months. Repeat each

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Single Axle Converter Dolly

First 50 - Consult wheel maintenance instructions. Check wheel nut

2) Inspect springs for broken leaves and missing or broken spring

4) Tighten all other fasteners as required. Replace any worn,

6) Inspect fifth wheel table assembly for bent, worn, cracked or

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Perform 5,000 mile, one month Silver Eagle dolly maintenance.

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Single Axle Converter Dolly

DATE: _______________________ SERVICED BY: ____________________

1) Tighten the fifth wheel/leaf spring U-bolts to 375 lbs/ft torque.

2) Inspect springs for broken leaves and missing or broken spring

4) Tighten all other fasteners as required. Replace any worn,

6) Inspect fifth wheel table assembly for bent, worn, cracked or

See Reverse for Schematic

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Tandem Axle Converter Dolly

Refer to illustration, following, for part descriptions.

First 50 - 100 Consult Wheel Maintenance instructions. Check wheel nut

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Every 100,000 Consult brake valve maintenance instructions. Service or

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Drawbar Eye Removal and Installation Instructions

1. Set brakes on trailer.

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Fifth Wheel Handle Adjustment

Note: It is necessary to use two wrenches to loosen/secure the standard and

1) The standard nut should be fully tightened onto the handle's

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Silver Eagle Fifth Wheel

1. Make sure jaw is locked open and trailer is at proper height.

2. Pull dolly slowly out from under the trailer.

Contact Silver Eagle Customer Service for video tape on

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Shock Housing Assembly

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Air Jam Eye

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Air Jam Eye Installation and Adjustment Continued

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Slider Housing Assembly

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Safety Cable/Chain Coupler

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