How do you Install a Grease Seal After Replacing Bearings or Re-Packing Grease

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after grease seal is removed. what is proper way to reinstall. thanks

asked by: jay v

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The seals should be replaced each time you re-pack the bearings. When you take the hub or drum apart, toss the old seal and use a fresh one when you reassemble and pack with new grease.

It install the new seal, gently tap it in a hammer, evenly working around the seal.

We have a really good video on removing, disassembling, greasing and re-assembling a drum that will be very helpful. The seal install portion can be found at the 10:50 mark.

expert reply by: Patrick B

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Answer 1

Hi Pj; the Dexter Trailer Idler Hub Assembly #84545BX you looked at is the correct replacement for your 8-248 hub. This is designed for 3,500 lb axles with a 5 on 4-1/2 bolt pattern and uses #L68149 inner and #L44649 outer bearings. We also have the…

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Answer 2

Hello Daniel, We may have the right bearings and seal for your Coleman trailer but don't have any parts specifically for a Terran axle. So in order to find the correct kit you will need to take apart your current hub assembly and look at the…

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The #84 EZ Lube Spindle #TRU74FR is compatible with hub assemblies #84655UC1, however I recommend you use the Trailer Hub Assembly - 3,500-lb Axles - 6 on 5-1/2 - E-Z Lube #84655UC1-EZ instead for easier access to your EZ Lube Spindle.

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The seal that your mentioned and seal set #RG06-050 have the same inner and outer diameters so yes, you can use set #RG06-050 in place of 17144.

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Answer 5

It's not standard practice to put grease on the spindle where the lip of the seal rides so it's not a requirement. It wouldn't hurt to do so though so if you are inclined feel free.

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Answer 6

You can check the condition of your hub's races by carefully removing all bearing grease with a rag to expose the actual surface of the races. When they are completely free of grease, etc., inspect them for any signs of scoring (very slight…

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Believe it or not, the outside diameter of the Bearing Buddy is designed to be a bit larger than the inside diameter of the hub bore. Typically, a Bearing Buddy sized to fit a 1.98 hub bore will actually be about 1.986 in diameter, which means yours…

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EZ Lube spindles are generally preferred over Bearing Buddy setups. The EZ lube allows you to insert grease down the middle of the spindle easily which is basically the best option aside from removing the hub and taking it all apart and cleaning and…

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Answer 9

Bearing Buddies are a great way to keep grease in a trailer hub. I recommend them as long as you are aware that it's very easy to put too much grease in a hub with these which will blow out the seal. They have no problem being used on longer road…

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Answer 10

Thanks for the kind words, it's nice to hear! Also, it is extremely likely that your Dexter 3,500 lb axle is going to have inner bearing #L68149 and outer bearing #L44649 which will allow you to use the Dexter Trailer Idler Hub Assembly for…

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Answer 11

We can definitely help! Using your micrometer get the dimensions of where the bearings and the grease seal ride and we can set you up with a hub that fits (if available). Check out the picture I attached for more information on where to measure.

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Answer 12

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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