How to Grease a Trailer Hub Without EZ Lube Spindles
Question:
on older axel without the ez-grease zerk, how much grease should be applied to the spindal before installation of the rebuilt hub assembly?
asked by: Frank
Expert Reply:
It's a good idea to first coat the hub with grease. But you don't have to go too crazy as the grease from the hub will do most of the work.
When you are assembling the hub components you want to make sure you fill every space of the bearings with grease like part # L11465. To make this easier you can use a bearing packer like part # L70025.
Then, insert your bearings and grease seal in the hub and mount your hub on your spindle.
I attached a video that shows the process done by one of our installers.
Products Referenced in This Question
LubriPlate Poly HP-2 Wheel Bearing Grease for Disc and Drum Brake Applications - 14-oz Cartridge
- Lubricants Sealants Adhesives
- Grease
- Brake and Bearing Grease
- Petroleum-Based
- Standard Bearing Grease
- Polyurea - Conventional
- 14 oz
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LubriMatic Deluxe Bearing Packer
- Lubricants Sealants Adhesives
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Hub Bearing Kit for Lippert, Dexter, and AL-KO Axles - 3,500 lb with #84 Spindle
- Trailer Bearings Races Seals Caps
- Bearings
- Standard Bearings
- Bearing Kits
- Bearing L44649 and L68149
- Race L68111 and L44610
- 3500 lbs Axle
- etrailer
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