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Bearing Lubrication - Grease
CAUTION
Do not mix Lithium, calcium, sodium or barium complex greases due
to possible compatibility problems. When changing from one type of
grease to another, it is necessary to ensure all the old grease has
been removed.
Along with bearing adjustment, proper lubrication is essential to the proper
function and reliability of your trailer axle. Bearings should be lubricated every
12 months or 12,000 miles. The method to repack bearing cones is as follows:
1. Place a quantity of grease into the palm of your hand.
2. Press a section of the widest end of the bearing into the outer edge of
the grease pile closest to the thumb forcing grease into the interior of the
bearing.
3. Repeat this while rotating the bearing
from roller to roller.
4. Continue this process until you have
the entire bearing completely lled
with grease.
5. Before reinstalling, apply a light coat
of grease on the bearing cup.
Bearing Lubrication - Oil
If your axles are equipped with oil lubricated
hubs, periodically check and rell the hub as necessary with a high quality
hypoid gear oil to the level indicated on the clear plastic oil cap. The oil can be
lled from either the oil ll hole, if present, in the hub or through the rubber plug
hole in the cap itself.
Hubs/Drums/Bearings
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