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10-21-2011, 07:47 PM
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Repacking the bearings
I own a Jayco X17Z and I was wondering how often the wheel bearings need to be repacked and whether or not this is something I could do myself?
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10-21-2011, 08:52 PM
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Rookiecamper,
Welcome to the Jayco forums.
I would repack the bearings at least once every two years, because this also gives you the opportunity to inspect and/or adjust the brakes. It is something that some folks can do themselves with some basic mechanical knowledge and tools..., but if you haven't done it before I would recommend that you have someone work with you that has. Part of the process is having the ability to recognize any potential mechanical or component short comings.
Also, any RV or auto service center can perform this service as well.
Bob
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2005 Jayco Eagle 278FBS (retired)
1999 Jayco Eagle 246FB (retired)
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10-21-2011, 09:44 PM
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Care must be taken when pushing out the inside bearing and grease seal. I messed up a bearing on my flat trailer last summer when I used a punch to push out the bearing. I should have used a big socket but you know about hind sight.
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Life in the slow lane is still life.
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10-22-2011, 06:47 AM
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Etrailer has provided some diy videos that will help answer a lot of questions.
http://www.etrailer.com/tv-remove_re...ailer_hub.aspx
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10-22-2011, 09:45 PM
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That is an excellent site. Thanks for the link.
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2011 Eagle 330RLTS with just about every option.
2017 Silverado 1500 4x4 5.3 with tow package. (no, we don't tow the Jayco with it.)
2018 Surveyor 265RLDS well equipped.
Life in the slow lane is still life.
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11-08-2011, 11:37 AM
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You can also check your axle manufacturers web site for instructions. Mine was made by Dexter and they have a good technical area on their website that gives grease types, maintenance intervals, ect. Here's their site: Just find your setup on the right hand side
http://www.dexteraxle.com/literature1
Good luck and Happy camping!
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03-18-2012, 05:05 PM
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Dug this thread up.. I just got done re-packing my bearings today and removed the dark/worn grease as well as some of the fresh red grease that i pumped out of the spindle. Im assuming the dark grease was originally red but when i re-packed, I used a marine grade grease ( I have about 10 tubes of this stuff laying around from my old 26' boat) cause i needed to use it up. Any real problems with using the yellow/clear marine grease vs. the red? If it makes any diffrence both trailers are drum w/ elect brakes and figure the boat/trailer weighs the same or more that the camper.
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03-18-2012, 05:08 PM
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Oh, it did justify me buying a nice new 2 1/2ton jack
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04-30-2012, 01:52 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by exjay1
Dug this thread up.. I just got done re-packing my bearings today and removed the dark/worn grease as well as some of the fresh red grease that i pumped out of the spindle. Im assuming the dark grease was originally red but when i re-packed, I used a marine grade grease ( I have about 10 tubes of this stuff laying around from my old 26' boat) cause i needed to use it up. Any real problems with using the yellow/clear marine grease vs. the red? If it makes any diffrence both trailers are drum w/ elect brakes and figure the boat/trailer weighs the same or more that the camper.
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I don't know the answer off-hand as to whether your two greases can be mixed but you do need to check and see if both types of grease are compatible. Depending on the kind of grease it may not be stable when mixed with another kind of grease. They need to be "in family" so to speak.
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05-04-2012, 12:23 AM
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i dont know, but i wanted to say something, happy camping!
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