Dexter Axles
Most newer trailers come with Dexter EasyLube Axles. These are supposed to simplify the requirement to lube the bearings every 12 months by applying grease to the Zerk fitting. However, most "experts"...
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Bluedog wrote:
arings on cars.
It looks like the EZ Lube is a different breed of cat. From what I have gleaned from the Internet is that the inner bearing doesn't come out like the old style but requires a tool to break it loose.
EZ Lube is simply a hole drilled in the spindle with a grease fitting in the outer end. A hole is drilled in between the grease seal and the inner bearing to connect with the center hole. No other changes have been made to the spindles except for a change in the retainer (cotter pin) so it allows for the grease fitting. Some grease may push out of the grease seal causing brake contamination, many seals and sealing surfaces are less that perfect. In order to get fresh grease thru the outer bearing, you need to pump a considerable amount to flush the inner bearing, fill the cavity and then flush till fresh grease goes thru the outer bearing. I don't use the silly things, they are nothing more than a sales gimmick.
