How to Pick Out Nev-R-Lube Bearings for a Carriage Cameo 5th Wheel Trailer

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which do I need?

asked by: Santa B

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In order to pick out the correct Nev-R-Lube bearings for your Carriage Cameo 5th Wheel trailer you will need to pull your hub to get the numbers off of your bearings or get the diameter of your spindle.

If your have a 42 millimeter spindle then you would want the # 31-73-3 bearing you referenced, 35 mm spindle you would want the # 31-72-3 or 50 mm # 31-71-3.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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From what I could find when researching your Carriage Cameo F37RE3 Fifth Wheel Trailer, it looks like it uses two 7,000 pound axles. I recommend verifying this by checking the tag on the axle itself or contacting the trailer manufacturer if you are…

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Answer 2

Dexter Nev-R-Lube Bearings such as the 50MM #31-71-3 do not have a specific maintenance or replacement schedule. These are pre-lubricated at the factory, which will make it resistant to contamination, and sealed for life so there is typically no…

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Answer 3

You do not have to press the bearing in place when installing. You can use a dowel to tap it into place, this will help prevent damage to the bearing when installing. What's great about the Nev-R-Lube bearing #31-71-3 is that you do not have to…

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Answer 4

I have confirmed with my contacts at Redline and the manufacturer of this bearing is indeed made by Timken, and that is what you will receive when ordered. This bearing fits the Dexter 50mm Nev-R-Lube axle with 8-lug, 6-1/2 bolt circle. It is…

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We currently offer the Dexter Nev-R-Lube Bearings in a few different sizes, 35MM part #31-72-3, 42MM part #31-73-3, or 50MM part #31-71-3. Please note, these are referring to the inner diameter of the bearing. In order to find the correct one you can…

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Answer 6

The Dexter Nev-R-Lube Hub and Drum for 7000-Pound Axles, part #8-385-81SP, utilizes a different kind of bearing system than traditional hubs and drums. This hub and drum comes with the bearings and snap ring already assembled into the drum. In other…

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Answer 7

I called the manufacturer and they confirmed that the 50MM Nev-R-Lube Bearing, Item #31-71-3, should work for you. It is designed to fit an 8,000-lb axle with an 8 on 6-1/2 bolt pattern. It works with hub and drum assemblies that are 12 x 2 and…

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Answer 8

Dexter Nev-R-Lube Bearings such as the 50MM #31-71-3 referenced in your question do not have a specific maintenance or replacement schedule. These are pre-lubricated at the factory, which will make it resistant to contamination, and sealed for life…

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Answer 9

From the pictures you sent in it looks like the inner diameter of your Nev-R-Lube bearing is about 2" which means you'd need the 50MM Nev-R-Lube Bearing for 8,000-lb Dexter Axles #31-71-3. Aside from that you're basically just going to…

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Answer 10

The great things about the 50MM Nev-R-Lube Bearing for 8,000-lb Dexter Axles part #31-71-3 is they do not require grease. They are a bearing, race and seal built into one pre-greased from the factory. You can use a very small amount of anti-seize…

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Answer 11

I reached out to my contact at Dexter Axle and he said that the little bit of grease you are seeing is normal for the 50MM Nev-R-Lube Bearing #31-71-3. The race that you mentioned should be able to rotate but it should not be moving in and out. If it…

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Answer 12

I spoke with my contact at Dexter regarding the Nev-R-Lube Bearing #31-71-3 that you will be replacing. He stated that you will just need a 1-1/2 inch socket for the 1.42-1.44 inch nut. This is the same size socket needed for a standard spindle nut.

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