Re-packing bearings
I have a 2007 Fuzion fifth wheel and paid $125 per axle (X3 axles) 2 years ago to have the bearings serviced. I can't see paying that again when it seems easy enough to do it myself. I took the tir...
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On Dexter EZ-Lube hub/spindle assemblies, the zerk is used to repack the bearings without disassembly - as per the Dexter axle instruction manual that came with the trailer. Don't take it off.
This is not a "bearing buddy" system used for boat trailers, which uses a spring to apply a slight pressure to the grease in the hub to prevent cold water from being drawn into the bearings past the seals when warm hubs are immersed launching a boat. These bearing assy's are repacked by disassembly, cleaning and repacking.
This is not a "bearing buddy" system used for boat trailers, which uses a spring to apply a slight pressure to the grease in the hub to prevent cold water from being drawn into the bearings past the seals when warm hubs are immersed launching a boat. These bearing assy's are repacked by disassembly, cleaning and repacking.
