Refer to your manufacturer’s recommendations for tightness of retaining rings Dexter, for instance, usually suggests using a torque wrench to get to 50 ft-lbs, and then backing off a bit to avoid grinding from too much torque. For boat trailers the team advise you repack the wheel bearings at the start and end of boating season, ideally with marine wheel bearing grease. With the bearing off is the perfect time for a thorough once-over. You should also take a look at that status of you brake system. First and foremost, once you’ve removed each bearing and retaining rings, be sure to check for tarnished areas, as well as scores, cuts and grooves. My question is when re packing do you fill the cavity inside the wheel hub between the two bearings with grease or am i fine just packing the bearings themselves, slapping the buddy back on and pumping in. Everything checked out bearings still seemed like new. There are some important things you should look for and keep in mind when checking your RV’s E-Z lube bearings and preparing them to be repacked. I took my wheel hubs apart on the boat trailer to inspect the bearings and spindle.
#How to repack trailer wheel bearings how to
He’ll show you how to get access to the bearings depending on your model, inspect and clean the bearings, and then repack each bearing with the right grease. In this video lesson RV repair expert Dave Solberg walks you through the process of inspecting and repacking your vehicle’s E-Z lube bearings. Every 12 months or 12K miles, you should complete an inspection of the bearings on your vehicle’s wheels, unless you see heat buildup beforehand.
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