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abc40kids
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May 08, 2014

Inspection / wheel bearings

So my fifth wheel is way over due for inspection and it's been a couple years since the wheel bearings have been checked. We have a local place here that I've never really cared too much for but they are close by and it's easy to get in and out.

I called them yesterday to see what days their inspector worked and also asked how much to repack the wheel bearings...... She said $250.00 an axle, $500.00 for just the labor! I was thinking about $225.00 total. She made it very clear that if the bearings were in need of work or replacement it would not pass inspection until fixed.

I've never repacked mine so my question is, 1.5 hours per wheel, does that even sound right?
  • this is not a hard job just a little messy, and there price is out of this world. if you were in my town I,d help you do them,I,m 68 in ok health, just did my boat took about an hour for both sides and that was putting in new seals to. find a trailer deal that sells utility trailers they can do it. or a mom/pop car repair shop. don,t ever take your toys to a shop you already don,t like.
  • You should just do it yourself.

    To answer your Question it seems like it takes me all day to fool with mine.