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Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 04-20-2014, 01:53 PM
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Views: 429,735
Posted By jimh
I pumped the grease slowly until it came out the...

I pumped the grease slowly until it came out the outer bearing. Hand packed mine also. Believe it is the only way to make sure old grease is completely removed. I also Pump a couple squirts in each...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 06-11-2013, 07:11 PM
Replies: 266
Views: 429,735
Posted By jimh
They can be found at most any utility trailer...

They can be found at most any utility trailer sales place. Seems like they were less than 2 each.
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 10-06-2011, 09:38 PM
Replies: 266
Views: 429,735
Posted By jimh
this is what they look like. don't know if i am...

this is what they look like. don't know if i am qualified to tell u how to remove them (i broke 3 on this one).
i would try to find the tabs and push in gently with a screw driver and pry up...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 04-21-2011, 04:39 PM
Replies: 266
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Posted By jimh
0.01 to 0.001 is quiet a range. i backed off 1/4...

0.01 to 0.001 is quiet a range. i backed off 1/4 turn and inserted the pin. hope that was enough.
i'm going to make a short (20 mile) trip next month and check them. right now, there is a little...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 04-13-2011, 07:16 AM
Replies: 266
Views: 429,735
Posted By jimh
a point i will make abt the proper grease. both...

a point i will make abt the proper grease. both seals on one side were leaking. believe i pumped a general purpose (incorect drop pt temp) into both of them abt a yr ago. in both of these, the grease...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 04-04-2011, 04:04 PM
Replies: 266
Views: 429,735
Posted By jimh
thanks. they r free at 1/4 turn and don't feel...

thanks. they r free at 1/4 turn and don't feel the side to side play at that point. i want to leave room for expansion without over doing it.
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 04-04-2011, 02:21 PM
Replies: 266
Views: 429,735
Posted By jimh
ok, i'm in the process of repacking the bearings....

ok, i'm in the process of repacking the bearings. (i'm also replacing the brakes from the plate out. once i tighten down on the axel nut to resistance, then back off, and repeat all while rotating...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 04-04-2011, 10:34 AM
Replies: 266
Views: 429,735
Posted By jimh
The ez lube axels have rubber dust Cover on the...

The ez lube axels have rubber dust Cover on the end of the metal cover. Remove that cover and u will see a grease cert.
There r other post that have lube procedures on insurting the grease. U will...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 03-29-2011, 10:43 PM
Replies: 266
Views: 429,735
Posted By jimh
those rubber end covers? (don't know the proper...

those rubber end covers? (don't know the proper name for them) are easy to come by and inexpensive. can't beet the price if they just send them to u.
picked up the self adj brake assemblies today;...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 03-28-2011, 09:27 PM
Replies: 266
Views: 429,735
Posted By jimh
the ezlubes are open on the outside. if u over do...

the ezlubes are open on the outside. if u over do it, it should just come back out the nut end. the end cap (cover) isn't solid. it has a rubber (can't spell neoprene) dust cover to access the cert....
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 12-22-2010, 10:39 AM
Replies: 266
Views: 429,735
Posted By jimh
let me add one more manual to the list: 4054...

let me add one more manual to the list:

4054

on my preview, it doesn't look like it is there. look at their proceedure on page 20 and 21. not very different. akko says lifting the tire while...
Forum: Running Gear, Axles, Brakes, Tires & Frames 12-11-2010, 11:57 PM
Replies: 266
Views: 429,735
Posted By jimh
ok, looks like it is how i inturpeted repack in...

ok, looks like it is how i inturpeted repack in al ko's recomendation. my mind set is to pull and repack...i can see how pumping it thru until u flush the old grease is the same thing. now their...
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