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Ghosthawk
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Topic: Wheel Bearing Maintenance Posted: 25 Apr 2018 at 7:46am |
Awesome thread!
This is exactly why I joined here. You guys rock!
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Craneman
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Posted: 25 Apr 2018 at 9:58am |
If in doubt you might try searching YouTube ,there are a lot of instruction videos
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Jo and Gary, 2010-174,2011 F150
Jo and Gary
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2011 Ford 150
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rawest50
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Posted: 25 Apr 2018 at 10:38am |
I sent my dealers service department an email. They do not carry but could order for me. He said they need the axle number. Where the heck is that on a 179?
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2017.5 RPod 179
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TheBum
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Posted: 25 Apr 2018 at 11:43am |
Originally posted by malkbean2
Some greases are incompatible. Does anybody know what the manufacturer uses?
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Lippert says to use a grease with a red lithium base with their axles.
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Alan
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Posted: 25 Apr 2018 at 1:26pm |
#1 My 2010 RP173 had the zerk fittings also. Since Pods have been on the market since 2009, I'll go out on a limb and say they ALL have had this feature.
#2 I just finished bearing service on 2 of my 4 wheels. Traditionally, I have always done a tear down, clean, inspect & repack. However, for the last 2 years, I only lubed via the zerk fittings (I call it an experiment - others may call it being lazy).
You may find it interesting that upon tear down, I found the bearings (inner & outer) "swimming" in grease. There was a small amount that seeped into the hub but, nothing on the brake shoes.
My interpretation of the situation is that only lubing via the zerk should work just fine. BOTH bearings are getting plenty of grease. As someone mentioned (furpod) it is very important to spin the wheel when pumping grease, to evenly distribute it in the spindle/hub. As mentioned above, also make certain the grease you pump is compatible with what is already in the bearings.
That said, I think it important to do a complete tear down periodically. This way "I know what I got". I know everything is clean/well lubed and there is no excessive wear on the bearings/races and brake components.
FYI - I have Lippert axles.
All of the above - for what it is worth.
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Posted: 25 Apr 2018 at 2:05pm |
I should probably edit the above to read as this:
My interpretation of the situation is that only RE-LUBING via the zerk should work just fine.
I don't think it would be good to start with new and/or dry bearings and expect them to "self pack".
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