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Captiankd
Newbie Joined: 06 Mar 2016 Location: Florida Online Status: Offline Posts: 35 |
Topic: Wheel Bearings Posted: 10 May 2016 at 10:37am |
We are doing a 7500 mile trip this summer and would like some information on the wheel bearings. We have a R171. The dealer told me to repack every 2000 miles. What are the bearing numbers so I have a spare pair. Can I pack myself or do I need to use a dealer? I need some tips on packing. Thanks for any suggestions.
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ToolmanJohn
Senior Member Joined: 23 Apr 2014 Location: Connecticut Online Status: Offline Posts: 451 |
Posted: 10 May 2016 at 2:33pm |
I've used these in the past on autos. But you need a grease gun as well .
http://www.amazon.com/Lisle-65250-Bearing-Packer/dp/B0002NYDYY/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1462905117&sr=8-2&keywords=wheel+bearing+grease+packer This one has good reviews, but I have never used it. http://www.amazon.com/Lisle-34550-Handy-Packer-Bearing/dp/B0002NYDYO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1462905117&sr=8-1&keywords=wheel+bearing+grease+packer Not sure what the trailer wheel bearings look like. I think some of them have "no maintenance" bearings, like cars. It depends on the maker of the axle/hubs.
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Posted: 10 May 2016 at 3:09pm |
It is usually recommended to service the wheel bearings every 12mo./12,000 miles. If it has never been done, it would not hurt to have them serviced. The factory(s) do not always do the best job of it. I would want to know that they are in good shape before leaving on a long trip. Here is something to look at: bearing post It is not a hard job but, it is a messy job. You can buy the repacking tool or, as I do, put a dollup of grease in your hand and manually repack the bearings. When I do mine, I always buy some spray brake cleaner and clean the pads, etc., also. You can get everything you need at a good auto parts store. If you do a search (upper right) on "bearings", you'll get several pages of hits. If you are not confident that you can do it, most any mechanic could. Shop around. |
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Leo B
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 13 Jan 2012 Location: Lyndonville, VT Online Status: Offline Posts: 4507 |
Posted: 10 May 2016 at 3:12pm |
Ditto, my dealer told me the same 12 month or 12,000 miles.
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Leo & Melissa Bachand
2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
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Captiankd
Newbie Joined: 06 Mar 2016 Location: Florida Online Status: Offline Posts: 35 |
Posted: 10 May 2016 at 4:24pm |
Hey, that's better than my dealer. He said every 2000 miles.
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techntrek
Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059 |
Posted: 10 May 2016 at 8:37pm |
Just had my local mechanic do mine 2 weeks ago. I think it was about $150 for 2 axles, including new seals.
If you just do weekend trips every summer you can go a few years between service. Definitely do it before a big trip, along with a once-over on the TV. You'll probably also need an oil change for the TV mid-way.
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Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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Podster
Senior Member Joined: 16 Sep 2014 Location: San Antonio Online Status: Offline Posts: 1108 |
Posted: 12 May 2016 at 6:41pm |
This might help...
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2M4imcnGBJodjBTSE10NkxDcTA/view |
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Cliff & Raelynn
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