How Often to Pack Wheel Bearings
How often should I get the wheel bearings repacked? Had to replace axles about a year ago and the guy told me I should probably repack the bearings once a year since I only take a few trips a year. ...
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bpounds wrote:
Not sure what you mean by a rubber cover over the lugs. That sounds like a hub cap on a truck. Your Cougar wouldn't have that as far as I know. My wheels look exactly like your pic, except that I have removed that chrome center cap.
Sorry for the confusing terminology. I'm referring to the rubber EZ-lube plug that protects the grease fitting at the end of the spindle.
Good to know about those chrome center caps - I'll remove them when I attempt to do a full grease pack after the season.
Just hitched up and took the fiver for a 10 mile local ride. Everything feels as solid as it did last fall and though I noticed a little "wop wop" feeling and noise, which I presume came from flat spots where the tires were parked all winter, it quickly went away. I was also quite pleased to see my tire pressure spot on where I want it at 62 PSI when I checked them all first thing this morning. No air pressure loss all winter surprised the heck out of me.
