How to Pick Out Replace Grease Cap for Trailer Hub

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I am looking for the grease cover for 2000 fleetwood coleman camper. I dont know how to measure for them.. can you help me with the correct size . I need 2

asked by: Lisa R

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You will want to use a dial caliper or micrometer to measure the inner diameter of the hub you have on your trailer to determine what size cap would be needed. Check out the picture I attached that shows this measurement being taken on a hub.

I attached a link to all the grease caps we offer, once you know what size you need check out the link I attached to see all the sizes we offer.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Part AD2528E is a double-lip grease seal from NOK that cross-references to National seal part 470460. My research shows this seal has an inner diameter of 1.688-inches and an outer diameter of 2.560-inches. The nearest item we have is part #168255TB…

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Answer 2

I checked to see if we have anything that matches what you're looking for, however I was not able to find anything that matches. The closest I was able to find to what you're looking for is the Snap-In Plug for Lionshead Trailer Wheel Center…

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The highest quality grease we carry for wheel bearing is the LMX red grease like the part #L11390 that you referenced. LMX Red is heavy-duty, premium grease for the toughest lubricating jobs on the biggest, heaviest equipment. It performs better…

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If the axle tag on the trailer does not include the axle capacity then you'll have to pull the hubs and either measure the bearings and seals or record their part numbers. The most common bearing combo is a L68149 (1.378" inner diameter) and…

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After you've packed the bearings and assembled everything, carefully slide the hub assembly onto the spindle and install the outer bearing. Install the spindle and tang washer and run the spindle nut down finger tight, then rotate the hub back…

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Answer 6

Most often the root cause for issues with trailer lighting is a weak ground. Strange as it may sound, a loose or rusty/corroded ground can cause a vehicle's trailer wiring harness to badly misbehave and shut down some functions. It may also just…

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Answer 7

It sounds like the seals have failed and the grease from the bearings has come out during travel. Also it is possible that if you have an EZ lube axle with a grease zerk at the end to add grease but use a single lip seal, the pressure can blow out…

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Red grease like the LMX Red part #L11390 is the toughest grease for trailer suspension and hub applications so it's the kind that we recommend the highest. It is ideal under temperature and pressure extremes, shock loads and high wear situations

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Answer 9

The Round Swivel Marine Jack w/ Wheel - Bolt On - Zinc - Sidewind - 10" Travel - 1,000 lbs #MJ-1206B can absolutely be installed on the tongue part of the trailer. The video you are referring to I have attached and it wasn't added to the…

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Answer 10

The nut on the spindle should be tightened until snug, with no side-to-side play in the hub and then backed off slightly, about maybe a 1/8 of a turn. If the spindle uses a castle nut and cotter pin or tang nut, tighten the nut finger tight until it…

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Answer 11

Even though I cannot comment specifically on the grease you used because I am not familiar with it, I can tell you the best grease for trailer bearings is a a grease with a rating of GC-LB, which just means it is made to withstand very high…

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Answer 12

When installing the castle nut on the end of the spindle, there is no specific torque rating. The nut is ran down until there is no side to side play in the hub, and then backed off to the next notch in the castle nut so the retainer can secure the…

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