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Below are Trailer Wheel Bearing Kits for 4 Bolt Trailer Hubs 5 Bolt Trailer Hubs 6 Bolt Trailer Hubs and 8 Bolt Trailer Hubs. Remove the outer bearing from the hub.
Move the tyre back and forth a few times by pushing the tyre with one hand whilst pulling back with the other hand.
Changing boat trailer wheel bearings. When to Change a Boat Trailer Wheel Bearing. The time period between boat trailer wheel bearings can vary depending on a few factors. We always recommend at the very lease to check it during your spring boat service because as we reviewed earlier the boat trailer wheel bearing is put through the ringer every time your boat is put in and taken out of the water.
This makes it difficult to tell when exactly is the right time to change your boat trailer wheel bearing. Take 1 wheel off the trailer to access the hub assembly. Loosen the nuts on all wheels with a lug wrench while the trailer is on the ground.
Jack the trailer up just enough to lift the wheels off the ground. Finish unscrewing the nuts on 1 wheel with the lug wrench remove them and slide the wheel. Replacing Failed Grease Seals on Boat Trailer with Bearing Protectors.
I just purchased a boat motor and trailer. After about a two hour trip I noticed that my trailer rim had some greese on it that I assume leak out. I am wondering if this means I have a bad seal and need to replace.
If the grease is on the back of the wheels. You will need to pull one of the existing hubs and check for the bearing numbers that are used - they should be stamped inside the bearings themselves. If you can tell me this I will be happy to recommend a good replacement.
Boat Trailer Wheel Bearing Kits. Below are Trailer Wheel Bearing Kits for 4 Bolt Trailer Hubs 5 Bolt Trailer Hubs 6 Bolt Trailer Hubs and 8 Bolt Trailer Hubs. These Wheel Bearing Kits come and complete allow you to replace your damaged wheel bearings and grease seals.
While replacing a wheel bearing may seem an intimidating task following these 10 steps will help you become an expert. Take off the wheel and hub. Remove the tyre and wheel from the trailer and use a flathead screwdriver to remove the grease cap by prying it off in a circular motion.
Remove the castle nut on the spindle. This video shows how to change the wheel bearings on a boat trailer. This includes removing the wheel the brakes and then the original races.
We then go thr. Jack the trailer up so the wheels are not touching the ground. Remove the wheel dust cap split pin axle nut washer hub.
Remove the outer bearing from the hub. Clean with a cloth. Knock out seal inner and outer bearing cups with a suitable hammer and punch.
I have 6000 miles on my double axle boat trailer rated for 10000. Rather than cleaning my bearings I thought I might as well just replace the bearings. My question is Do I or should I replace the races as well even if they look to be in good shapeinch I know I will replace the seals.
Champion Trailer Parts Repair explains how to pre-load your new trailer hub and wheel bearings to further avoid trailer damage. Welcome to Champion Trailers Parts Supply. Champion Trailer Part and Repair LLC 56705 Garrett Road Slidell LA 70458.
Modifications and repair on most boat and utility trailers such as brake install. Move the tyre back and forth a few times by pushing the tyre with one hand whilst pulling back with the other hand. If there is movement also called free play in the tyre there is a good chance the bearings are damaged.
Jack one side of the trailer up off the ground and remove the tyre. We recommended to repack the wheel bearings on your trailer every 12 months or 12000 miles. There is not a specific guideline as far as actually replacing the bearings.
When repacking them with grease you will also just want to check for any damage or wear and replace anything if needed. How to Tighten the Boat Trailer Hub Castle Nut. To tighten the hub castle nut properly after having slid in the hub with rear seal and bearings installed tighten the nut as you spin the hub until it slows the hub from turning.
Next back off a quarter-turn.