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Trailer bearings

Discussion in 'Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Mechanics Forum' started by drewfarmsllc, Dec 8, 2024.

  1. Dec 8, 2024 #1
    drewfarmsllc

    drewfarmsllc Light Load Member

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    2010 walbash van. Self inflation system. Grease in bearing hubs. How do you know how much grease is enough? I bought the trailer used but dont know how to check the grease. I use an infared thermometer to check temp and they are close to same in temp but they could be all high. Of course this changes with ambient temp and load so i just dont know. Any ideas???
     
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  3. Dec 8, 2024 #2
    xsetra

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    How long (miles) have you been using trailer?
    Only way I know to check grease hub is remove hub cap.
     
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  4. Dec 8, 2024 #3
    Iamoverit

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    What temps are you getting now? If the caps aren't too hot to touch with a bare hand I wouldn't worry about it.
     
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  5. Dec 9, 2024 #4
    drewfarmsllc

    drewfarmsllc Light Load Member

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    They are not to warm to touch. Kinda figured they are ok just didnt how or when to check
    Thanks
     
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  7. Dec 10, 2024 #5
    Big Road Skateboard

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    There's really no wat to check without disassembly. Definitely wouldn't hurt, but if you're checking temp often, the only other thing I would do is check play.

    Jack it up and back your brakes off. Use a tire bar under the outside tire and luft up. If your vearings are loose, you know right away.
     
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