Recommended Tools for Repacking Trailer Bearings
Published 09/20/2022
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Question:
First timer doing my own bearings job. What tools do I need to purchase to best work with my ordered kit from etrailer ? Thank you
asked by: Richard L
Expert Reply:
The typical tools for repacking bearings are a seal puller, bearing packer, and grease gun. I recommend the following:
-Seal Puller # PTW1219
-LubriMatic Deluxe Bearing Packer # L70025
or
-Powerbuilt Deluxe Bearing Packer # ALL647646
-LubriMatic Professional Pistol Grease Gun # L30416
If you need grease I recommend the LubriMatic LMX Industrial Strength Grease # L11390. This is a lithium complex so you will need to make sure that the new grease is compatible with the old grease or remove the old grease completely. If they are incompatible they can break each other down. See the table below.
I have attached a helpful article on packing bearings along with some helpful videos showing what the process is like.
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Hub Bearing Kit for Lippert, Dexter, and AL-KO Axles - 3,500 lb with #84 Spindle
- Trailer Bearings Races Seals Caps
- Bearings
- Standard Bearings
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- Bearing L44649 and L68149
- Race L68111 and L44610
- 3500 lbs Axle
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