How to Greese Bearings?
I've had my trailer 3 years now and (gasp) have not yet re-greased the bearings. Is there a step by step procedure on how to do this? It looks like the center of the hubs have grease zerks. I think th...
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Even if you have EZ-Lube or Ultru-Lube greaseable axles, the manufacturers state that you should remove, inspect and repack the bearings annually. I asked the head tech. at our dealership about this, and they were adamant that you should never rely on just pumping grease into the axles yourself and forgoing annual re & re. For one thing, the bearing quality is not all that great and a visual inspection allows you to see exactly what's going on.
It seems like pumping grease in is a good idea in a new trailer because the factories don't always put enough in. Also a good idea if on a long trip in a season. Doing an annual brake inspection is a good idea and a good time to do the bearings as well and for the $250 or so cost, cheap insurance.
'Course, there will be some that they have never removed and repacked their bearings and are fine 20 years later....
It seems like pumping grease in is a good idea in a new trailer because the factories don't always put enough in. Also a good idea if on a long trip in a season. Doing an annual brake inspection is a good idea and a good time to do the bearings as well and for the $250 or so cost, cheap insurance.
'Course, there will be some that they have never removed and repacked their bearings and are fine 20 years later....
