Trailer wheel / hub bearing maintenance tips provided by dexter axle company. shop at www.easternmarine.com for all your rv & trailer bearing needs! pt.1 boat trailer bearing service at d-ray. Support the trailer with jack stands and then spin the wheel and listen to the trailer bearings. if the wheel spins freely and quietly, proceed with repacking the bearings. if you hear friction or a growling sound, you most likely have a bad bearing or spindle.. Jack up the trailer's axle, one side at a time, to service the wheel bearings. a jackstand is also needed to secure the trailer in the raised position and ensure that it won't come crashing down. before raising the trailer, loosen the lug nuts. jack the trailer up until the wheel can spin freely..
The trailer's wheel bearings are often neglected because they are out of sight. it is not until they begin to squeak or there is dangerous wheel shutter that owners tend to take notice. unfortunately, this can sometimes be too late because a wheel bearing can fail quickly, leaving you stranded on the side of the road.. Ranger boats has an innovative oiling system for their boat trailer bearings. the one problem that is common with this system is water leaking into the hub and causing the oil to turn a milky color in the sight glass.. Bearing buddies are grease-based protective covers that go over the bearing of a wheel on a boat trailer. they are there to ensure that the wheel bearing is always covered in grease. in order to service or replace the wheel bearings on a boat trailer, it will be necessary to remove the bearing buddies from the wheel hub..
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