How to Repack Trailer Wheel Bearings [Start to Finish]

[@brianmcdaid3178]

Liked the video. I'm an old Air Force crew chief. In tech school for aircraft maintenance specialist, jet aircraft, one and two engines they taught us how to pack wheel bearings for aircraft that takke off and land at well over 125 MPH. The method you demonstrated for packing the bearing is exactly what the AF taught us. On tightening the axle nut, aircraft have torque values for both initial and final torque but for cars, trucks and trailers I first tighten the nut as I rotate the wheel. Tighten it pretty tight and rotate the tire once or twice to seat the bearing in the race. Back off the nut and tighten, while rotating the wheel until it spins freely with no play. If the cotter key hole is slightly off, I turn the nut in the direction of least movement to align the hole. Going less than half a hole tighter or looser won't matter. The cotter key you used looked really weak from metal fatigue and, if that nut decided to back off, could be a real problem. Also, I've made it a habit at each stop (food, fuel, or personal pit stop) to walk around the rig, look it over and feel the trailer tires and hubs. If just the tire is hot, check the pressure. It's probably low. Slow down until you can get it aired up. If the hub is hot you have a bearing issue. Fix it then and there. Good video. Clear and concise. Other than that bad cotter key, great job.

[@AdventureRig]

Great advice and thanks for watching Brian!

[@Albone3000]

i learned the same way to back a bearing in your palm in school in the 90s. back in the day cars had these too.

[@fandago2008]

really helpful, thanks!

[@goldslinger]

Good info, thanks!

[@rickc2222]

yep agreed, a 20cent cotter pin is not worth reusing when it risks a lost wheel and possibly another driver's death...

[@zanstrom686]

Great step by step instructions. The dog getting your 2 × 4 up and out of the way for you was a great addition.

[@AdventureRig]

Thanks for watching!! He likes to help clean up 😂

[@claytonbigsby2015]

Excellent step-by-step instruction. This is how all KZbin repair/build instructional videos should be produced. And nice dog cameo, too!

[@AdventureRig]

Thanks for the compliment Clayton. We appreciate you watching.

[@jeffreylewis609]

Great clear instructions, best instructional video I have ever seen. No wasted time, great explanations of the how and why. Exactly how my dad taught me to pack my bike bearings as a kid!

[@AdventureRig]

Thanks so much for the comment!

[@Toto-is8ci]

I am a bike mechanic, and repack wheel bearings all the time, so I have some transferable knowledge to apply the the trailer wheels. But I had no idea how to adjust the play using the castle nut. This video gives me all I need to do the wheels, step by step, safe, focus on key points And the dog edit was fun! THANKS for a clear, well done video.

[@AdventureRig]

You're welcome and thanks for watching!

[@paulkoss6401]

Excellent step-by-step instruction. This is how all KZbin repair/build instructional videos should be produced. Thank you so much!

[@AdventureRig]

Thanks for watching!

[@jerryw2314]

Your video is from a few years ago, but still very relevant to repacking wheel bearings. I have repacked bearings when I was 10 years old believe it or not helping out my grandfather. I enjoyed it very much and it was great for bringing back memories on how to do it. Seems like repacking wheel bearings are nowadays a lost art.

[@AdventureRig]

Hi Gerald. Thanks for watching and glad you have some great memories with your grandfather!

[@thefishkeeper07]

I’ve watched a million videos on how to fix stuff, this was one of the best. Very well explained! Thank you!

[@AdventureRig]

Thanks for watching!

[@scottwall4669]

Great video with no fluff or bullshit. New subscriber here also!!! Just an idea from my days of packing bearings on golf carts. Use a new pin every time!!! And marine hi temp grease is expensive but way better for heavy trailers, or boat trailers. 7 dollars per tube verses 4 for regular.

[@AdventureRig]

+Scott Wall Thanks for subscribing Scott! A new pin is a great idea and definitely use grease that can withstand the wheel bearing temps.

[@deanmeyer7564]

I wish every KZbin tutorial was as clean and concise as this!! Not counting the grease of course

[@AdventureRig]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@TraconWizard]

Yes, I also appreciate no music distracting from content.

[@vdubing01]

Best bearing vid i've seen. Simple to the point with all the info. Thanks for sharing.

[@AdventureRig]

The DeCampers Thank you for watching!

[@RussellJRussell]

Great job on the video. Very informative, without being long winded. My RV mechanic is booked up, so I decided I’m going to learn how to repack my bearings. This is the first video I’ve seen with very simple to the point instructions on doing just that. Thanks!

[@AdventureRig]

Thanks for watching Russell!

[@michaelpalosaari9460]

So glad I watched your video first! I've never done this and am getting into doing as much of my own mechanical work as possible and this is a job that I need to do for the four tires on my 4 horse Stock trailer. This is such a great video with step by step, easy to follow, gives the WHY's of whats important to look for and how to do the job correctly. Really appreciate this! Thanks!

[@AdventureRig]

You're welcome Michael. We appreciate you watching.

[@jamieharding372]

Good video. I just did mine and followed most of these same steps. I went by Dexter’s manual and torqued to 50 ft/lbs to set the bearing, then backed off the nut and went finger tight and installed the locking. Also got new Good Year Endurance tires installed today as well 😁

[@AdventureRig]

I love the Goodyear Endurance tire!

[@bobbofly]

To knock out the seal without damage, go in through the opening in the spindle cavity where the outer bearing sits & lightly tap on the outer edge of the inside bearing ( the side of the bearing that faces in toward the spindle cavity) with a hammer & wooden dowel. Neither the bearing nor seal is damaged that way.

[@AdventureRig]

Thanks for watching Bob.

[@lisacaroline4973]

Thank you Bob. This is true. Not every trailer needs new grease seals. Some trailers have grease seals that take a long time to come here from china. F that!

[@hoeff7481]

Hadn't done this job in a number of years. This video was a great refresher with great tips to make the job easier. Now I'm ready to go tackle my trailer. Thanks!

[@AdventureRig]

K Hoeffner Thanks for watching!

[@williamkechkaylo7915]

i always clean the bearings in solvent to remove any dirt and same with the inside of the housing then repack after they are clean and dry. the old grease probably contains contaminants and should be removed.

[@AdventureRig]

Thanks for watching William.

[@BrooksBarrow]

Excellent tutorial- thanks. Amazing how these videos are still helpful years down the road.

[@AdventureRig]

Thanks for the comment!

[@vanessacolvin8985]

Great video. Thanks for taking the time and explaining each step for those of us that dont do this often.

[@AdventureRig]

You bet. Thanks for watching.

[@davewylie1]

in the 50's I was raised in a Richfield gas station, (arco today) if i've that job once ive done it 100's of times. you have done a great job with your instruction. good job. all safety.

[@AdventureRig]

david wylie Thanks for watching David!

[@sbruslind]

Thank you. Just did my dual axle horse trailer, and the front axle (wi h drum brake) grease cap is threaded. No lip, but lots of hammering until I figured it out. Rear axle is very simple, and grease cap is lipped, so prying worked as you show in your video. Thanks

[@AdventureRig]

Sorry for the late reply Scott and we appreciate you watching.

[@gerlandkent6377]

I've got a 16FT TANDEM equipment trailer. I need to do all 4 wheels before putting the trailer back in service. thank, you for you're helpful video.🙏

[@AdventureRig]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@mikespeiran1230]

Amazingly helpful video, Tyson! I love how you articulate each step and things to look out for. I really appreciate you doing this...loved the dog running off with the wood block!

[@AdventureRig]

We appreciate you watching Mike!

[@Spyder6664]

Great video. Took the challenge to do my own trailer which I was absolutely dreading, having never done this before & usually take to the shop. I could not believe how simple it was! Saved a few pounds & learnt something new. Cheers.

[@AdventureRig]

Thanks for watching Steven!

[@garonsgarage]

I liked your video. Would have liked you giving explanation regarding the greasing of that zerk fitting that was in the axle under the grease cap.

[@nbtholl1]

Those are dexter ez lube axles. Lift the tire up, and put a grease gun on the zerk. While spinning the tire, push grease into the zerk. All the old grease will come out the front.

[@mightymikee]

@@nbtholl1 and for OP, so essentially he could have just squirted some shots of grease instead of manually repacking the bearing?

[@robertflores477]

mightymikee, yes, but don’t forget he was also doing an inspection of all the parts for possible replacements. I imagine if you have a fairly new trailer or not to many miles you can probably just force new grease. I’m glad I was shown the full way to do the job. Have a super nice day! Safe travels.

[@AdventureRig]

Thanks for watching Garon.

[@TraconWizard]

​@mightymikee There's a chance if you're not spinning the tire or using a power grease gun, it could blow out the seal and coat brakes.

[@hoylekiger2194]

Very good presentation. You spoke well, clearly, and slow enough to understand and follow. Thanks.

[@AdventureRig]

Thanks for watching.

[@TomWylie]

Thanks Tyson! Great video and you did a great job explaining the process. I'm an airplane mechanic so am familiar with repacking the bearings on small aircraft, but I've never done a trailer before. Glad to see that it is a very similar process with almost the exact same parts! I feel more prepared to dig into the bearings of a rusty old horse trailer I just picked up and am turning into a tool hauler :)

[@AdventureRig]

Hi Tom. I'm also an A&P but kinda hate to admit that since I reused the old cotter pin. Thanks for watching and have fun with the new trailer!

[@TomWylie]

Haha I thought about mentioning that but saw that you already had plenty of reminders in the other comments :-)

[@central3425]

Thanks for this video. I just bought my first travel trailer and I am looking on getting the trailer up on its maintenance.

[@AdventureRig]

Great enjoy!

[@Threedog1963]

Thanks for the video. Well thought out and explained. Also liked the appearance of the dog at about 7:52. I'll probably be dealing with that too.

[@AdventureRig]

Glad you liked it and found it helpful.

[@CastawayHikes]

I have never done this before but your video was well shot so that it is easy to see, and your instructions are simple and clear. Thank you sir, well done!

[@AdventureRig]

Thank you for watching!

[@KettlesVids]

Great video! I need to do this on my tent trailer so, thanks for the info. Loved the random shot of the dog grabbing your 2x4. haha :)

[@AdventureRig]

Thanks for watching!

[@niceman5566]

Great video. I just wanna say one thing. I work at a horse trailer dealership and one thing we do before setting the nut, we always torque the nut to 50 foot pounds first, spin the hub a couple times, then back off and go hand tight. I think that's more of a precaution for if we had replaced bearings and races but I still like doing it to make sure everything is actually seating and there is nothing holding it up. Also now is a good time to double check your magnet for your brakes and adjust as needed. Great video!

[@AdventureRig]

desmond waddell Thanks for watching Desmond!

[@jamesglenn520]

50 Foot Pounds???😲⚠️⚠️⚠️ That is twice as much as any Proper Specifications for seating a wheel bearing. 25 ftlbs is more realistic for up to 8k axels. My buddy only uses 35 ftlbs to seat the wheel bearings on his Gravel Truck Trailers 👍👌

[@tobydunbar1153]

AWESOME JOB!!!! Thank you for taking the time to make such a clear video!!!

[@AdventureRig]

Thank you for watching.

[@michaelallison2190]

Great video for those of us who are not that mechanical. This was a nice guide for someone like me who is not real confident trying to do something like this without some assistance.

[@AdventureRig]

Awesome glad you found it helpful.

[@paulghorton]

very good, and I will use it to refresh me as I do my own repacking.

[@AdventureRig]

Thanks for watching Paul.

[@gibbygibstone]

Awesome job man. Thanks for the refresher. Much appreciated.

[@AdventureRig]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@7.62fullmetal9]

Thanks heaps, well explained and no crazy music, time for a BUD!

[@AdventureRig]

Glad you found it helpful. Drink up!

[@nathanmciver6496]

Yikes! Scary! Found yourself! Wait, grease protector! And grease seal! Contained! Car quest eh!

[@davidmatta9637]

Great video. Easy to follow for a novice boat trailer owner. Thank you.

[@AdventureRig]

Thanks for watching David.

[@turboflush]

cotter pins are cheap.. replace them. spec on a bearing end play is normally .001" - .005". would be measured with a dial indicator, push in pull out. essentially there should be almost no wobble. to loose and the bearing will work harder only rolling on a couple rollers. to tight and we'll,... it tries to roll on all of them. if install new races, you should also seat the new bearing races. torque spec is handy here.

[@AdventureRig]

Sorry for the late reply and we appreciate you watching.

[@nathan2george147]

That was an awesome video. No silliness, very simply and thoroughly explained. EXACTLY what I was looking for. Thank you,

[@AdventureRig]

Thank you for watching Nathan.

[@Gorboror]

Dog is putting in some work 7:51

[@AdventureRig]

Sorry for the late reply and we appreciate you watching.

[@carls1977]

Super informative video with lots of details and close up shots.

[@AdventureRig]

Thanks for the comment!

[@dennisharold5030]

I bought instruction from Avasva and I build it very very cheap.

[@AdventureRig]

You built what?

[@arcurisano2898]

So awesome to me Dennis. Thank you bro

[@rareairentertainment2794]

I've watched 5 videos on changing a hub and this was absolutely the best.

[@AdventureRig]

Thanks appreciate you watching!

[@nnoddy8161]

Dude, put a new cotter pin in!!!

[@AdventureRig]

I would have if I had one on hand and all the stores weren't closed. Thanks for watching!

[@cwmoser]

I found this very informative. The last time I packed bearings was in the late 1970s on my 1969 Oldsmobile 442. I needed this refresher and found it useful today as I cleaned and repacked the hubs on my 26 year old Utility Trailer ... first time since I purchased it. The wheels were turning smoothly but was thinking its something I put off too long. I did not note any damage on the hubs, races, or bearings.

[@AdventureRig]

Thanks for watching, glad you found it useful.

[@SteveBlackOnline]

Thanks for creating this video. I am currently restoring a vintage Shasta trailer. I put new tires on it and noticed that the wheel bearing felt dry or gritty. I'll be following your directions here really soon.

[@AdventureRig]

Life's Little Detours Thanks for watching and happy camping!

[@Dinkymod]

Really thorough while also brief. Thanks for the vid - it's helpful!

[@AdventureRig]

Glad it was helpful!

[@treymendus]

Perfect instructional video👍🏻. This has been a big help to me when changing my cartrailer bearings. Thanks 🙏🏻✌🏻

[@AdventureRig]

Thanks for watching and commenting, Trey! We appreciate it.

[@ChrisG9978]

I've always had to tap grease seals into the hub with a substantial amount of hammering, either using a hammer + wood block or a rubber mallet. I've rarely had one go in or come out easy for me, and most the time I destroy them during removal. Definitely best to just plan on replacing them when repacking trailer wheel bearings. Great video. Thumbs up.

[@AdventureRig]

Great point!

[@our12silly]

This is a bit old, but dude you did a great job putting this together. You are packing those correctly.

[@AdventureRig]

Thanks!

[@peterfassnacht941]

Nice pace. Very clear and a great video for someone doing this for a first time.

[@AdventureRig]

Peter Fassnacht Thanks for watching Peter.

[@brucekoch3361]

Great presentation! Clear, well thought and thorough. As another comment already shared; thanks for no loud music. I'll be back.

[@AdventureRig]

Thanks for watching! Make sure to sub.

[@oscaraguayo4423]

Super clear instructions and he covers other possibilities and things to be aware about too. Very useful!

[@AdventureRig]

Thanks for watching Oscar.

[@nelsoncody5496]

Nice instruction video. I have a 60s or 70s 1 bedroom trailer. I moved it 20 miles at 10 miles an hour and its been sitting for 5 years now. Im positive i need to replace the bearings in all. But i feel confidemt i can do it after watching this. Thx. from Navajo Nation.

[@AdventureRig]

Great thanks for watching Cody.

[@benjaminluera4826]

Tyson thanks for the help with removing, packing and installing the bearings. I just purchased an older 2013 RV trailer and although the previous owner said they were packed I would rather be safe by replacing and repacking the bearings. My trailer has electric brakes, anything I need to be concerned with when pulling the hub?

[@AdventureRig]

Congrats on the trailer! The trailer in this video also had electric brakes, everything should be the same for you.

[@mikef6706]

Great Video. This should be viewed by service facilities. I take my camper in for a state inspection. After I grease/inspected bearings. The shops just don't now how to properly tighten the axle nut. Some wrench it on so tight and others to loose.....

[@AdventureRig]

Thanks for the kind words Mike.

[@rogerbeck5704]

Best repack and explanation that i've seen....thank you

[@AdventureRig]

Thanks for watching!

[@MrMichaelarmy1984]

Awesome video! Straight forward, detailed, and to the point! Thanks

[@AdventureRig]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@Pkripper-67]

Super informative video. You did a great job explaining it to a chump like me. Thank you for making this.

[@AdventureRig]

Thanks for watching!

[@boydde]

Very nice video. I always use a new cotter pin.

[@AdventureRig]

Yes that is good practice!

[@okidokidiego5783]

Exelent,very good,you are. Great!. Thank I am happy to have the inf. I got stock trailer for first time and your information is going to be a good help for my new proyecto. Thank very m. And God bless you

[@AdventureRig]

Glad it was helpful!

[@dougm1985]

good video , i haven't done this in over twenty years. but, with your help , i'm going to do my tent trailer this weekend. i do remember there was a way to get the seal off with out breaking it. some thing about putting the drum on backwards added the casil nut . and pulling the drum. i'll have to see if it comes back to me when i try this. if it breaks i'll have to go buy some. again thanks for the video.

[@AdventureRig]

doug m Thanks for watching Doug!

[@EricEikenberry]

I’ve watched several similar videos, this is the best.

[@AdventureRig]

Eric Eikenberry Thanks for watching Eric.

[@trashdumpster]

Excellent instructional video. Very detailed. Comment: I never reuse a cotter pin. Too many bad experiences with the tip breaking.

[@AdventureRig]

Thanks for watching.

[@OnSceneCommander]

Jason, this was a big help. Thanks a lot.

[@AdventureRig]

Thanks for watching.

[@RHINOTACTICAL]

thanks buddy! Just redid mine by addoing new bolts since mine were stripped out but forgot in what order the bearings went back in. Very cool way to grease the bearing Thankyou wheel went back on in a snap. Only thing is mine had a washer type cotter pin that fits on after the washer and then with prongs bent you tighten castle nut and prongs stick out from axle side outer diameter and travel under castle nut and then you align in a good spot and bend them up in castle nut notches....Thanks again Great video Subbed!

[@AdventureRig]

RHINOTACTICAL Awesome glad it went smooth. Thanks for watching!

[@stevecastro22]

Very informative, thanks, Tyson.... I have always enjoyed doing things myself rather than paying someone else to do some of the simpler jobs.

[@AdventureRig]

Steve Castro Thanks for watching Steve!

[@mijodo2008]

Check for cracks on the roller cage as well,

[@AdventureRig]

Yeah that's input, thanks.

[@raccoons392]

Tyson, thanks for the video. Just about to travel with my 23 travel trailer and your video reminded me of the next steps.

[@AdventureRig]

Raccoons Thanks for watching Raccoons.

[@monkeyman41333]

Absolutley a top notch video. Very well explained, for a layman and novice mechanic. I had a rough idea about how to change wheel bearings, but your explanation eased all my apprehension. Definitely will subscribe to your channel.

[@AdventureRig]

Thanks Ray appreciate you watching.

[@davesmith5425]

Bearing buddies make it a lot easier to maintain. Spin the tires when filling with grease. Great video

[@AdventureRig]

Bearing buddies are nice so you can add grease throughout the year but they don't actually push old grease out and new grease into the bearing which is why I would recommend still repacking the bearings.

[@jamesring4481]

Bearing buddies can also push grease past the inner seal and reduce breaking, not recommended for drum breaks.

[@cdwoolard1792]

Great info and covers all parts of the process. You just saved me time and money!

[@AdventureRig]

Awesome thanks for watching!

[@gvjester]

Perfect video! Not too long but covers all the bases!! Awesome 👌

[@AdventureRig]

Thanks for watching!

[@dahveed284]

Nice video. About the tackle this process on my little trailer and now I feel like I actually know how to handle it.

[@AdventureRig]

Thank you for watching.

[@bogdankotnis759]

Well put together, logical step by step info. I actually got it after the first time. Thanks Tyson.

[@AdventureRig]

You're welcome, thanks for watching Bogdan.

[@Water_Rat]

Great information and procedure, thanks! Just one thing…I believe it’s best to replace the old cotter pin with a new one each time.

[@AdventureRig]

yep!! Would recommend always replacing cotter pins. We were in a pinch and didn't have one for this video.

[@smailspace2624]

tnxs Tyson, great presentation...I'm confident enough now, to inspect my 19'' Rv 191RB_Freedom Express dual axel...pb

[@AdventureRig]

Thanks for watching!

[@brorober]

Good step by step video. One thing I would add is to use a lint free towels if cleaning the actual bearings.

[@AdventureRig]

Great tip!

[@jbs0227]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge and giving the "why" behind doing things a certain way. I appreciate your insight and experience.

[@AdventureRig]

jbs0227 You're welcome and thank you for watching

[@Joseph_Gibson]

Thanks for the video, very helpful. I need to change/repack the bearings on my pop up camper before a long trip this fall. First time to do it. This will save me a coupla hundred $$ probably. I was thinking about taking it to an RV service center.

[@AdventureRig]

You're welcome Joseph and thanks for watching. This will definitely save you quite a bit of money.

[@Joseph_Gibson]

I did one side this weekend, everything worked like a charm. Doing the other side next weekend or so.

[@AdventureRig]

Great! It's always nice when things go as planned.

[@larryconnally6361]

Great job in explaining all the steps. I think I can do it right now! Enjoyed the dog blip too!

[@AdventureRig]

Thanks for watching Larry!

[@ravenfeather7087]

A good video. I don't use a solvent like brake cleaner to clean the bearings. I think that unless there's some sign of bearing wear or contamination that could unecessarily result in the existing grease being contaminated with abrasives simply through handling. And a thorough cleaning with a solvent introduces the potential for the bearing to not be thoroughly greased before assembly. If you have a pneumatic greaser that potential is reduced. But if you do it by hand, it's somewhat difficult to get the bearing thoroughly greased throughout because you can create an air pocket within the structure as you're trying to force grease in and there are simply a lot of nooks and crannies. I've also heard or read that using a solvent removes the grease from the pores of the metal where it may or may not be re-introduced by the new grease. In regard to seals, I seldom replace them. But I remove the hub very carefully. This makes it more difficult to visually inspect the bearing and races but it is still possible. And if there's no sign of contamination or wear you may be further ahead because leaving the seal in place again reduces the potential introducing contaminants. To apply new grease I remove the old with my index finger (to as great a degree as possible and force new grease onto the bearing surfaces by getting grease on my index finger and simply reaching in and applying it. I run three utility trailers and two RV's for personal use. One of the RV's has been from the mid-west to the west coast several times. One of the utility trailers is a small one with 8-inch tires. I've used it to haul hunting and camping gear on 1,000 mile trips (both ways) fully loaded many times. Think about how many times those little wheels have to turn every 1000 miles and about how fast they're turning at interstate speeds of sometimes in excess of 70 MPH. I think I bought the thing in the 1970's(?). Just used it again last year to do a 1000 mile trip to the Rocky's and no problems (No problems with the trailer but I did manage to get myself trapped in a snowstorm),. It still has the original bearings and seals. But I grease it before every trip. And inspect on-the-road for wobble and heat. I probably over-grease the wheel bearings on my trailers. If I plan on doing 2,000 miles I grease the bearings. And when greasing adjust the axle nut carefully and check it again (hot to the touch?) after a couple hundred miles on the highway. I used to work with a guy whose responsibility it was to maintain the boat trailer we were using. We were going around a corner one day, I in the passenger seat and him driving, and I had the dubious pleasure of watching the right tire of the trailer pass us on the right as we were going around the corner. He did something not as frequently or as carefully as he should have. Kind of comical at time but we were going slow and there was almost zero traffic on that country road.

[@AdventureRig]

Raven Feather Thanks for watching and appreciate your feedback Raven!

[@dfrancois5520]

Thanks for the video, I'm doing one exactly like it today.

[@AdventureRig]

Good luck!

[@mikenolan4871]

Great video! Very professionally presented.

[@AdventureRig]

Thanks for watching Mike.

[@chueyesquela]

Nice job....I only wish I had your mechanical confidence to DYI.....but what kind of pre-trip safety check should I do for the bearings?

[@AdventureRig]

Thanks for watching. I like to periodically check for play in the bearings and spin the wheels to hear how things are. You don't need to do this every trip but maybe every 4 months if you are towing often. It would require you to jack the wheels off the ground and grab the wheel at 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock position. Push and pull and feel for any play in the bearing. This is something I did in the video after putting it all back together. If you have grease zerks on the axle you can also give it a couple squirts of grease while you have the wheels off the ground. While you slowly squirt grease into the zerk you want to simultaneously spin the wheel. This helps prevent the grease from blowing the seal out on the back side and is also the reason why you want to do it slowly.

[@texwill77]

Very good video, well spoken.

[@AdventureRig]

Thank you!!

[@diversedad7954]

Great video! To the point and thorough. Not sure why anyone would give this a thumbs down. Next time treat yourself to a new cotter pin lol. Now I'm gonna schedule a day to do this to my trailer.

[@AdventureRig]

DiverseDad Thanks for watching!

[@freemansgarage]

Great video. Well presented. Thanks for making it.

[@AdventureRig]

Glad you liked it!

[@BIGMOONMUSIC]

Informative and complete....all you need to know....thanks for an excellent presentation.

[@AdventureRig]

Thanks for watching!

[@connecting2spirit]

Super helpful video! I had no idea.... really need to repack the wheel bearings on my old utility trailer. Good to know! They are long overdue... lesson learned, eh?

[@AdventureRig]

Thanks for watching Susan. Glad you found it helpful.

[@patrickf.1145]

Great video. Very helpful. Hardest part was finding new seals. Dimension: 1.719'' x 2.565'' x 0.500.'' It surprised me neither O'Reilly's or Autozone had them. Consequently, I had to buy them online which push the project out a few days waiting for delivery.

[@AdventureRig]

Glad you were able to track them down and thanks for watching.

[@michaeldoherty2289]

Etrailer.com is a great source and you will not beat their advice or price anywhere.

[@karykrismer1448]

The fourth video I've watched today, and the first that did it right! I wish though he'd also shown using a grease packer device also.

[@AdventureRig]

Kary Krismer Thanks for watching Kary. I chose not to use a grease packer only because not everyone has one and I wanted it to be simple for everyone to do with basic tools.

[@karykrismer1448]

@@AdventureRig I appreciate that, which is why I wanted to see both. I probably would use the method you showed because that's what I've seen in the past and heard is best from a mechanic friend I know. It's been a long time since I've even seen this done, so the video was a good refresher. Thanks! BTW & FYI, all the other three videos just used the grease fitting, one didn't even bother to jack up the trailer to spin the wheel, and I'm pretty sure one of them filled their drum up with grease because it wasn't the style where the grease comes back out the same side you're pumping it in at (Jayco and some others have that system).

[@AdventureRig]

Kary Krismer Oh I see. Well thanks for coming over and watching.

[@thewordofgodPR]

Very nice video. I have a single motorcycle trailer, newly purchased. About how many miles or at what intervals would you suggest doing this. Thanks in advance.

[@AdventureRig]

I personally like to do it every other year. That’s about 20,000 miles for us.

[@thewordofgodPR]

@@AdventureRig..thanks so much for the information.

[@stephendunn2733]

Really well demonstrated and explained, great video!. You mentioned completely cleaning the bearings however you simply did a spray atnd wipe with old remaining grease being pushed out by new gresse.. Ive seen siome literally give them a "bath" in cleaning fluid and blow them out afterwards with compressed air How clean do they really have to be?

[@AdventureRig]

Thanks for watching Stephen. Either of those methods will work.

[@atanacioluna292]

So clear, honest, and thorough. Thanks

[@AdventureRig]

Thank you for watching Atanacio.

[@1955Critter]

Nice job, straight to the point. Very informative.

[@AdventureRig]

Thank you for watching.

[@dingo6767]

Very helpful. Great jobTyson. Loved the dog. Thank you guys

[@AdventureRig]

Jake Dimmock Thanks for watching Jake.

[@kevindojaquez6992]

Well explained and easy enough to understand.

[@AdventureRig]

Kevin Dojaquez Thanks for watching Kevin.

[@jamesdepaul3410]

Great video instructions