Frozen Axle Bearing
Hi, all- I had a bearing failure on my utility trailer. The outer bearing was frozen on the axle (might have been the race), but I was eventually able to cut it off with a hand grinder. I'm a li...
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smkettner wrote:. From the picture, as someone earlier said, find the high spot and gently file until the outer bearing slides on; it is not a press fit. Also, from the picture, I would be more concerned with the surface where the grease seal rides. It appears pretty rough. The seal needs a smooth surface. There is a product called Speedi Sleeve that is a thin piece which presses onto the seal area that provides a smooth seal surface and the same replacement seal can be used.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/tl7ppm21v59gzmx/Picture2.JPG
