How to Grease an E-Z Lube Axle  

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Hey Stanley!

I wasn't able to find a video with the instructions on how to grease your Dexter Trailer Axle w/ Electric Brakes - E-Z Lube # 7461121-EB, but in my searching, I found a step-by-step answer from one of my colleagues that I think is really well written, and I'm happy to pass those instructions along below at the bottom after my reply.

If you don't have one already, don't forget to grab a grease gun like our Heavy Duty Grease Gun # PTW54290. You'll load the grease gun with the grease that you purchased, which should be a standard lithium grease like Dexter Multi-Purpose Lithium Grease # DX64TR and it will normally only need a couple (3 is likely too many in my experience, but it does depend on your setup) pumps of grease on the initial fill to lubricate those bearings on your axle. When you see grease purging from the front of the hub, stop pumping. Once lubricated, you can top off the grease periodically, depending on how often you use the trailer, and you should inspect and service your bearings at least once per year.



Here are all of the steps you will need to follow to properly lubricate your EZ Lube Axles:

1. Use wheel chocks on opposite side of trailer
2. Jack up a wheel enough that it can spin freely
3. Remove the cap covering the axle zerk fitting
4. Attach grease gun to zerk and start pumping grease while rotating wheel
5. Continue pumping grease until the new grease starts coming out the front
6. Remove grease gun, wipe away excess grease, and replace cap
7. Lower wheel and repeat for the other wheels

What kind of trailer do you tow with these axles, and where do you mostly haul?

expert reply by: Jerry B

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