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maxwell11
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Apr 30, 2014

camper axle lube question ?

rig maintenance question:

I know its off topic for this section, but most of you guys are in charge of lube and maintenance of your rigs.

new jayco 27 foot bumper pull trailer last year, pulled it about 1000 miles or less.

this year I was going to pull the rubber grease zerk covers off each hub and shoot a few pumps of axle grease in each hub.
per manual: grease flows from end of axle through and up into the cavity of the hub.

would 4 or 5 shots of grease from a manual grease gun be sufficient?

Thanks,
Fred

I plan to carry my grease gun with me and check the hubs at each stop.
but, I know if over lubed grease could get onto the brakes.
  • The axle manufacturer will have more complete directions
    Watch some YouTube videos that show better than words
    Good Luck, Mike
  • Jack the tire up and spin it as you fall it you willfel when it gets full.if you just pump it in you can blow the seal
  • 1)you must raise the axle and turn the wheel WHILE you add grease
    2)expect to add about a tube per wheel the first time as the hubs are not filled at the factory
    Good Luck, Mike