Pack bearings - by hand or by tool?
Ok, so just because I stick to old school on nearly everything, just because "that's how I was taught"... after packing the bearings on my 5th wheel yesterday (yes, it has EZ Lube axles and no, I don'...
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I use a bearing packer, after cleaning/inspecting bearings. It does waste a little grease between the two cones that the bearing is in. I buy grease by the case from wholesaler, so not a big deal. My packer has a zerk to fill/pack, and when done, the bearings are solid packed. It is always best to keep bearings matched to the races they have been running in. I am not afraid to use the EZ-lubes and see no need to repack every year, unless an issue arises, that requires pulling the hub.
Jerry
Jerry
