Is There a Special Tool Or Trick To Installing Trailer Grease Cap On Trailer Hub?
Question:
I am having problems installing a standard 2 inch trailer grease cap do you a tool to help or what is the trick ? thanks
asked by: Kenneth C
Expert Reply:
One simple trick to help install the Grease Cap # F001518 from the Timken Bearing Kit # TMK34ZR is to put the cap in the freezer. The extreme cold temperature will actually cause the steel to shrink slightly making it easier to get the cap started. Be sure to clean both the portion of the cap and hub where they fit together as any lubricants on the surfaces will actually make it harder to install since they add to the thickness. Also if you have a large socket which fits over the cap but touches the flange on the cap this will help with driving the cap all the way onto your hub.
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Grease Cap - 1.988" Outer Diameter - Drive In
- Trailer Bearings Races Seals Caps
- Caps
- Standard Grease Cap
- 1.98 Inch O.D.
- TruRyde
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Timken Bearing Kit, L44643 Inner/Outer Bearings, L44610 Inner/Outer Races, 204507 Seal
- Trailer Bearings Races Seals Caps
- Bearings
- Bearing Kits
- Standard Bearings
- Bearing L44643
- Race L44610
- Timken
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