Wheel bearings

[JimMach1]

Back when we used to pack bearings I used to remove outer bearing reinstall castle nut grab drum or rotor and quickly yank it off that would leave the bearing and seal on the spindle.

[goodellj]

I have been repacking every 2 years or 12,000 miles. Before every trip I remove the rubber plugs, have a look at the outside, and add a few pumps of grease through the zerk fittings.
I had a wheel bearing burn out on me a few years ago before I started doing this. The original dealer told me the wheel bearing were "sealed" and needed no maintenance! If you could see that bearing you would know what a dry bearing looks like, as opposed to the proper gooey look that you should expect! Before that I knew almost nothing about wheel bearings, and now I am well read on the subject. Believe me, having your wheel bearings repacked is a lot cheaper than replacing a burnt-out spindle!

[bivijrjax2]

I have been using the Lucas Red and Tacky in my boat trailer and the travel trailer. I have been very happy with it in both applications.

[travelin texans]

[QUOTE=goodellj;305108]I have been repacking every 2 years or 12,000 miles. Before every trip I remove the rubber plugs, have a look at the outside, and add a few pumps of grease through the zerk fittings.
I had a wheel bearing burn out on me a few years ago before I started doing this. The original dealer told me the wheel bearing were "sealed" and needed no maintenance! If you could see that bearing you would know what a dry bearing looks like, as opposed to the proper gooey look that you should expect! Before that I knew almost nothing about wheel bearings, and now I am well read on the subject. Believe me, having your wheel bearings repacked is a lot cheaper than replacing a burnt-out spindle![/QUO
This is good lesson to all newbies! If the dealer of any rv tells you the bearings are sealed, look them straight in the eye & tell them they are full of crap & maybe they should at least walk thru the service area once in awhile before giving ANY advice about service items.

[B-O-B'03]

Originally Posted by JimMach1

Back when we used to pack bearings I used to remove outer bearing reinstall castle nut grab drum or rotor and quickly yank it off that would leave the bearing and seal on the spindle.

That is how I have done it for cars and trucks, but it would not work on my trailer... the nut would not fit through the outer hole in the hub.

I bought one of those "T" style seal pullers... it was a PITA, think the hammer handle will be my next choice.

-Brian