Posted: 5/24/2012 10:55:55 AM EDT
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Long story short, borrowed a 4 wheel trailer from a friend to haul a car down to the future FIL. When I got home last night, one of the wheel hubs was burning hot to the touch (after 60+ miles). Plan on jacking up the trailer tomorrow, pulling that wheel, pulling the bearings, getting new bearings & seals from AutoZone, etc, & replace & pack the bearings. Anything in particular I should know, watch out for?
I have moderate mechanical skills, but haven't turned a wrench in several years. Gig 'em, backbencher |
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As long as the spindle / axle isn't pooched it isn't a difficult job. Just don't over torque the axle nut when you put it back together. Yeah, hopefully bearings/races didn't weld themselves to the spindle. That's a reall pain to fix. When assembling the wheel bearings, etc. tighten the bearing/axle nut "snug", then back it off about 1/8 of a turn or to the next available notch/hole for cotter pin. |
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Quoted: thank you. I have 2 friends over in A-Stan right now. One active duty and one doing the contractor thing. Quoted: As long as the spindle / axle isn't pooched it isn't a difficult job. Just don't over torque the axle nut when you put it back together. Roger. Hey, I appreciate what you & your boys did in Iraq & are doing in Afghanistan. Gig 'em, backbencher |
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Do some research on the trailer, not all places may carry the right bearing. If there is a trailer repair/parts facility nearby, might want to ask them about which bearing. ETA: It doesn't have brakes does it? Er, yessssss, yes it does. Electric ones, plugged into my brake controller. I've towed this particular trailer to Chicago & back w/ this van. Why? Plenty of trailer parts/auto supplies around here. Plan was to pull it all out, clean it, then take it down to the auto parts store & get the whole kit. Gig 'em, backbencher |
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Long story short, borrowed a 4 wheel trailer from a friend to haul a car down to the future FIL. When I got home last night, one of the wheel hubs was burning hot to the touch (after 60+ miles). Plan on jacking up the trailer tomorrow, pulling that wheel, pulling the bearings, getting new bearings & seals from AutoZone, etc, & replace & pack the bearings. Anything in particular I should know, watch out for? I have moderate mechanical skills, but haven't turned a wrench in several years. Gig 'em, backbencher Don't use a hammer on any part of the new bearings. Keep everything as clean as possible. |
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As long as the spindle / axle isn't pooched it isn't a difficult job. Just don't over torque the axle nut when you put it back together. Yeah, hopefully bearings/races didn't weld themselves to the spindle. That's a reall pain to fix. When assembling the wheel bearings, etc. tighten the bearing/axle nut "snug", then back it off about 1/8 of a turn or to the next available notch/hole for cotter pin. This. I've done many of trailers... |
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Got a local trailer company to do it today for $45. I sweated my ass off today enough as it is, I didn't need to tear my hair out trying not to scratch something as I pry it out w/ a screwdriver. The seal had gone bad, the bearings were fine, they cleaned 'em & repacked 'em. The hub is still hot, as is the one on the other side on the same axle, so I'm guessing the brakes are dragging - which might explain my 6.8 mpg through the hills on 281.
Got the Kia chained up on the trailer by 4:30 this afternoon, so lit out for the future in-laws. Lost a tire on the rv 1 mile from their house, where we discovered the hitch ball is 1 size too small. Will fix that tomorrow, along w/ some new tires. Gig 'em, GB |