View Full Version : Greasing Wheel Bearings-2001 Eagle Trailer
Dr Hook
08-13-2002, 08:29 PM
How do you grease the bearings? This trailer does not have the bearing buddies I am use to....no grease zirks exposed that I can see.
The manual that came with it states it must be taken in to a dealer or mechanic or a shop to get the bearings greased (regularily at that).
I plead ignorance (or stupidity).....is this fact?
perchjerker
08-14-2002, 04:29 AM
http://www.championtrailers.com/techsup.html#packhubs
Heres a brief summary. I would suggest you learn how to do it, you will save you a lot in the long run. And it doesnt hurt to be familiar with the setup incase you have trouble on the road.
Husky
08-14-2002, 06:05 AM
Does your trailer have rubber inserts or caps at the end of the spindle area? If so, these are posi-lube axles and regreasing will be very easy. Pry out the rubber cap, and expose the zerk fitting attached to the end of the axle spindle. Using a grease gun, pump grease into the zerk fitting,. As you continue pumping, grease will emerge from the outer bearing area. keep adding grease until you notice a difference in grease color (older grease/newer grease will appear different colors). Push the rubber plug back in an you are finished.
Although the grease is easy to change on these hubs, they still need to be disassembled occasionall for inspection of the bearings, races, and seals.
Good Luck
There are different types of grease "Bases". Don't mix 'em. Stop in at an auto parts store and ask about it. Chances are, they'll know exactly what I'm talking about. Best bet is to choose one grease and stick with it. Also, bearing buddies or not, disassemble, clean and repack your bearing every other year. It's the same procedure for any boat trailer or for that matter, the front wheels of a rear wheel drive car or truck.
mbrandt
08-15-2002, 06:34 AM
>There are different types of grease "Bases". Don't mix 'em.
This is fine if you put the of grease in the hub, but is there anyway to tell what you have in there if you didn't put it in yourself?
Mark
Husky
08-15-2002, 11:19 AM
Good Point----When I had my Eagle I called Eagle and spoke with one of their engineers and they we happy to tell me which base type of grease they used. Saved me from disassembly and changing it out right away. I think at that time they used a lithium base grease---but not sure (old age is catching up with the memory! :) )