Greasing LCI SuperLube Axles
2016 Forest River Stealth WA2916 Toy Hauler. I have towed total 3500 miles in the 2 years I’ve owned it. I decided to follow the LCI video (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=s34pBejcQn0) and grease th...
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AMG1978 wrote:
I did the passenger/right side wheels today when i had some time this afternoon.
Here's what I found...
-Neither had any leaking of grease past the seal.
-The rear (larger) bearing was pretty packed with the brand new red grease.
-The front bearing didnt get packed well with the new grease. It was a mix of the new red grease and original gray/black grease. I think its possible if I had applied another 1/2 a tube of grease and kept cleaning out the excess, It could have gotten packed in to the front bearing more.
- There was SO much grease inside! Jesus! It was a mess
I removed both bearings and they look beautiful. The races look beautiful. I cleaned them well with shop rags, then proceeded to use brake cleaner with straw to spray them clean. Packing the grease in with the palm of my hand (gloves on) worked. It's kind of fun to push and watch the new grease push through and appear on the other side. I may though invest in a packer of some kind of they exist for cheap.
I dont know how people could remove the seals and re-use them. I had a tough time getting mine out with a punch under it and hammering the other end to try to 'pry' it out. I am fine with spending $6 for 2 seals and re-using them.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/fgrxVodyE7bfnTxZ2
globs of grease!
https://photos.app.goo.gl/ddEqesqKEXOfcFk92
They are pretty now, packed nicely and good to go.
Later this week I'll do the left side when I got 2 hours free to drive over, do it, drive home.
There is an old mechanics trick for removing the seal without damage.
Remove the outer spindle nut and washer, and bearing. Leave the drum on the spindle. Carefully reinstall the nut, and carefully pull the drums outer race over the nut. Once passed the race, give the drum a firm jerk. The drum will come off, leaving the nut on the spindle along with the inner bearing and seal. I do this even though I most always replace the seals as it is the easiest way to do it.
