Wheel bearings, boat trailer, easy changing or installing

Rusty Stainless tackles the boat trailer wheel bearings. This version is slightly different to the Aussie version because of a different axle and bearing naming convention.
Shot on Kodak Zi8. Produced with CyberLink PowerDirector

Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

• wellcraft
• towing
• fishing
• sailing
• whaler
• bayliner
• bowrider
• regal
• tinny
• wake
• axle
• grady-white

[Crudeoil506]

I just have to laugh @ this DIY video.... The video reminds me of a cheap magic trick. Just have plenty of rags on hand , wipe the excess grease off, pack new bearing with grease, ta-da. Too easy....!!!!!!! Worthless. No vise, maybe torch to heat the hub up to help remove old races. Maybe use a socket the same size as race to install new races. Is there a bearing packing tool on the market to properly pack bearings. Can you freeze new races to make the install easier.....?????? Ta-Da Tooo easy

[tapmad]

@Crudeoil506 You obviously don't get it do you! This IS a DIY video for people who might only have a basic set of tools. People, you don't need to buy any heating gear, you don't need to buy a socket as big as a race (what the hell else would you use a socket that big on!), you don't need to buy bearing packing tools - just watch the video and save your money. Ta-Da, yes easy! Oh, and if you put the races and bearings in the freezer you can use them to cool your drinks too (no - just kidding!)

[swimmerB0B]

you don't need to pressurize anything except maybe your volcano vaporizer, h. r. pufnstuf.... any good, synthetic, tacky grease is fine, AQUAman. NATO can kiss my REAREND, trevor. if your hubs need to cool down there's already something wrong with em, spindell. use a cold chisel to remove the dust cover, chip. no wonder all our screwdrivers are messed up, nimrod.

[tapmad]

@swimmerB0B Off your medication hey?!?!! Of course the hubs heat up - its called friction and it even happens to trailers right from new. I could use a cold chisel to remove the dust cover but I think that is overkill. Maybe some NATO approved C4 would work, dickwad.

[swimmerB0B]

"rear seal usually slides off so easily"......NOT! the seal will have to be pulled or driven out. the inner bearing will fall right out once you have removed the seal. maybe you're thinking of the inner bearing race.

[tapmad]

@swimmerB0B Actually the rear seal DOES usually slide off easy, it is sitting behind the inner bear at 1:07 in the video. It is very flimsy metal and rubber and IF it happen to be stuck it would come off with a little hammer encouragement. If worst comes to worst, borrow or get a bearing puller. The rear seal would be the least likely thing to give you a problem.

[swimmerB0B]

mighty- jack up the wheel and feel the tire as it turns around. feel for vibration on the tire and on the axle. does it make any noise? it shouldn't. even if you press an ear against the trailer frame- you should hear nothing. remove the bearing (buddy) protector or dust cap. look at the grease. is it dirty or smelly? remove the pin, retainer, nut, washer (if), and outer bearing. clean/inspect outer bearing/race. if its OK, repack outer bearing and protector, reassemble. if not, plan on service.

[tapmad]

@MrTmb55 I didn't show the grease packing because it was all get a bit too messy considering that i was operating the camera as well, my apologies. The rear seal usually slides off so easily that I didn't think about it, however, the inner bearing is the one that sometimes becomes a bit stubborn. Usually tapping at the back of it with a hammer with get it off. Worse case, you might need some heating with an oxy-torch to loosen it. Thanks for commenting.

[MrTmb55]

Too bad you didn't show how to stuff the grease into the bearing. Also your seal came off , how does one remove one? Not worth my time to comment but I did anywho>

[tapmad]

@mightymigga Just did the same with my last ebay boat purchase, had to come from Sydney to Brisbane. I didn't take any chances. I told the seller that I would get a mobile mechanic to come and change the wheel bearings before it started the journey. Couldn't do it myself because of time constraints. Even if it cost you say $200 all up, it would be the best money spent for peace of mind.