Do Hubs Need to Be Removed to Re-Pack Bearings on EZ-Lube Axle

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I have Dexter E-Z lube on my trailer, do i need to remove the hubs and re pack the bearings or just follow grease using the E-Z Lube?

asked by: Eric P

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Expert Reply:

With an EZ-Lube axle you do not have to take off the hubs to re-pack the bearings. You can use grease like # L11390 along with a grease gun # L30200 to add new grease and push the old grease out.

However, it is best to pull the hubs and manually inspect your bearings at least once a year to make sure they are in good shape. When you pull them for inspection you will want to re-pack them by hand or use a bearing packer # L70025 prior to installing them again.

expert reply by: Robin H

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Answer 1

The bearings should really be repacked every 12,000 miles or 12 months whichever comes first even if you are not putting 12,000 miles on the trailer. It still a good idea to routinely repack the bearings every 12 months because the grease breaks down…

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Answer 2

I would recommend to use the treated torx screws for ACQ (Alkaline Copper Quaternary) treated wood for better corrosion and rust resistance. The treated torx screws like the Redline 2-1/2 Inch Long Torx Trailer Screw for ACQ Treated Wood, part…

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Answer 3

The grease I highly recommend for you is the LubriMatic Wheel Bearing Grease for Disc and Drum Brake Applications #L11465. This is the highest-rated grease and will do a fantastic job; I also recommend using the LubriMatic Standard-Duty, Lever Action…

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Answer 4

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. If you do not have one, you can use a grease gun…

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Answer 5

Here's the process on pumping grease into a hub that has EZ lube spindles. But please be careful not to overfill the hub as it's easy to do and will blow out the grease seal. First, grease your bearings and spindle by hand or with a bearing…

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Answer 6

EZ Lube axles like the item #T3584F-EZ-8974 come from the factory with just a little bit of grease in the bearings. The first time you use the EZ Lube feature to fill the axle, it will take a lot of grease. You will probably use 3/4 to a full tube…

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Answer 7

A 14 oz container like the part #L11390 would be more than enough to grease your hubs. For a grease gun you would want part #L30200. Here's how to grease everything upon initial installation. First, grease your bearings and spindle by hand or…

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Answer 8

I can help you with greasing up your EZ Lube Axle. First thing I would check would be that the grease is not coming out of the back of the axle through the seal. If this is the case you will need to replace the seal. Our tubes like #L11390 have 14…

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Answer 9

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 10

The recommended minimum clearance between gooseneck trailer overhang and truck bed rails is 4-6 inches. I'd recommend 6 inches but a lot of people get by with just 4. Ideally you have at least 6 inches of clearance and the trailer is sitting…

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Answer 11

The 1/8" of lateral movement on the hub does not seem right. It sounds like it is possible the bearings in the hub may not be the correct size for your spindle. The best solution is to double check the bearings and measure the spindle with…

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Answer 12

Keep pumping grease into the fittings until you start to see a little grease seeping through the outer bearing. This means that you have packed as much grease as will fit into your spindle. Be sure to check that the grease isn't coming out the…

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