rust on worm gears track on slide outs
I have 2009 fifth wheel and have noticed that i have alot of rust on teeth of gear and drive gear under our slide outs. What can be done to help and prolong life of these components?
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If you are talking about the hydraulic type slide outs they each have two gear packs underneath that do require cleaning and proper lubrication to promote long life and good working order
Use PB penetrant to clean off the rust that builds up on the gear pack teeth and bar.. Clean as best as possible, dry off the penetrant and then use PB graphite dry lubricant spray, usually fray in color to,libricate the teeth and rack assemblies...WD 40 is really not the right stuff to use for these as it gathers dirt and dust and has no staying power like the dry graphite spray does..
There is also a procedure on Lipperts web site that shows you how to service the gear packs if they develope a squeal or your slides are sluggish...
I do both of these at the beginning of each season
Use PB penetrant to clean off the rust that builds up on the gear pack teeth and bar.. Clean as best as possible, dry off the penetrant and then use PB graphite dry lubricant spray, usually fray in color to,libricate the teeth and rack assemblies...WD 40 is really not the right stuff to use for these as it gathers dirt and dust and has no staying power like the dry graphite spray does..
There is also a procedure on Lipperts web site that shows you how to service the gear packs if they develope a squeal or your slides are sluggish...
I do both of these at the beginning of each season
