Liked the video. I'm an old Air Force crew chief. In tech school for aircraft maintenance specialist, jet aircraft, one and two engines they taught us how to pack wheel bearings for aircraft that takke off and land at well over 125 MPH. The method you demonstrated for packing the bearing is exactly what the AF taught us. On tightening the axle nut, aircraft have torque values for both initial and final torque but for cars, trucks and trailers I first tighten the nut as I rotate the wheel. Tighten it pretty tight and rotate the tire once or twice to seat the bearing in the race. Back off the nut and tighten, while rotating the wheel until it spins freely with no play. If the cotter key hole is slightly off, I turn the nut in the direction of least movement to align the hole. Going less than half a hole tighter or looser won't matter. The cotter key you used looked really weak from metal fatigue and, if that nut decided to back off, could be a real problem. Also, I've made it a habit at each stop (food, fuel, or personal pit stop) to walk around the rig, look it over and feel the trailer tires and hubs. If just the tire is hot, check the pressure. It's probably low. Slow down until you can get it aired up. If the hub is hot you have a bearing issue. Fix it then and there. Good video. Clear and concise. Other than that bad cotter key, great job.

@AdventureRig

6 жыл бұрын

Great advice and thanks for watching Brian!

@Albone3000

3 жыл бұрын

i learned the same way to back a bearing in your palm in school in the 90s. back in the day cars had these too.

@fandago2008

2 жыл бұрын

really helpful, thanks!

@goldslinger

2 жыл бұрын

Good info, thanks!

@rickc2222

2 жыл бұрын

yep agreed, a 20cent cotter pin is not worth reusing when it risks a lost wheel and possibly another driver's death...

Great step by step instructions. The dog getting your 2 × 4 up and out of the way for you was a great addition.

@AdventureRig

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!! He likes to help clean up 😂

Excellent step-by-step instruction. This is how all KZread repair/build instructional videos should be produced. And nice dog cameo, too!

@AdventureRig

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the compliment Clayton. We appreciate you watching.

Excellent step-by-step instruction. This is how all KZread repair/build instructional videos should be produced. Thank you so much!

@AdventureRig

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

So glad I watched your video first! I've never done this and am getting into doing as much of my own mechanical work as possible and this is a job that I need to do for the four tires on my 4 horse Stock trailer. This is such a great video with step by step, easy to follow, gives the WHY's of whats important to look for and how to do the job correctly. Really appreciate this! Thanks!

@AdventureRig

5 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Michael. We appreciate you watching.

Best bearing vid i've seen. Simple to the point with all the info. Thanks for sharing.

@AdventureRig

5 жыл бұрын

The DeCampers Thank you for watching!

Great video. Took the challenge to do my own trailer which I was absolutely dreading, having never done this before & usually take to the shop. I could not believe how simple it was! Saved a few pounds & learnt something new. Cheers.

@AdventureRig

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Steven!

Hadn't done this job in a number of years. This video was a great refresher with great tips to make the job easier. Now I'm ready to go tackle my trailer. Thanks!

@AdventureRig

6 жыл бұрын

K Hoeffner Thanks for watching!

Great video. Thanks for taking the time and explaining each step for those of us that dont do this often.

@AdventureRig

7 жыл бұрын

You bet. Thanks for watching.

AWESOME JOB!!!! Thank you for taking the time to make such a clear video!!!

@AdventureRig

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching.

Great job on the video. Very informative, without being long winded. My RV mechanic is booked up, so I decided I’m going to learn how to repack my bearings. This is the first video I’ve seen with very simple to the point instructions on doing just that. Thanks!

@AdventureRig

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Russell!

I’ve watched a million videos on how to fix stuff, this was one of the best. Very well explained! Thank you!

@AdventureRig

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Your video is from a few years ago, but still very relevant to repacking wheel bearings. I have repacked bearings when I was 10 years old believe it or not helping out my grandfather. I enjoyed it very much and it was great for bringing back memories on how to do it. Seems like repacking wheel bearings are nowadays a lost art.

@AdventureRig

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Gerald. Thanks for watching and glad you have some great memories with your grandfather!

Thanks Tyson! Great video and you did a great job explaining the process. I'm an airplane mechanic so am familiar with repacking the bearings on small aircraft, but I've never done a trailer before. Glad to see that it is a very similar process with almost the exact same parts! I feel more prepared to dig into the bearings of a rusty old horse trailer I just picked up and am turning into a tool hauler :)

@AdventureRig

7 жыл бұрын

Hi Tom. I'm also an A&P but kinda hate to admit that since I reused the old cotter pin. Thanks for watching and have fun with the new trailer!

@TomWylie

6 жыл бұрын

Haha I thought about mentioning that but saw that you already had plenty of reminders in the other comments :-)

That was an awesome video. No silliness, very simply and thoroughly explained. EXACTLY what I was looking for. Thank you,

@AdventureRig

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching Nathan.

I wish every KZread tutorial was as clean and concise as this!! Not counting the grease of course

@AdventureRig

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback!

@TraconWizard

3 ай бұрын

Yes, I also appreciate no music distracting from content.

Great video with no fluff or bullshit. New subscriber here also!!! Just an idea from my days of packing bearings on golf carts. Use a new pin every time!!! And marine hi temp grease is expensive but way better for heavy trailers, or boat trailers. 7 dollars per tube verses 4 for regular.

@AdventureRig

8 жыл бұрын

+Scott Wall Thanks for subscribing Scott! A new pin is a great idea and definitely use grease that can withstand the wheel bearing temps.

Thank you. Just did my dual axle horse trailer, and the front axle (wi h drum brake) grease cap is threaded. No lip, but lots of hammering until I figured it out. Rear axle is very simple, and grease cap is lipped, so prying worked as you show in your video. Thanks

@AdventureRig

4 жыл бұрын

Sorry for the late reply Scott and we appreciate you watching.

Thanks for sharing your knowledge and giving the "why" behind doing things a certain way. I appreciate your insight and experience.

@AdventureRig

4 жыл бұрын

jbs0227 You're welcome and thank you for watching

Excellent! Very well explained. I feel like I can do this myself now. Thanks!

@AdventureRig

4 жыл бұрын

Tom Uhle thanks for watching Tom!

I am a bike mechanic, and repack wheel bearings all the time, so I have some transferable knowledge to apply the the trailer wheels. But I had no idea how to adjust the play using the castle nut. This video gives me all I need to do the wheels, step by step, safe, focus on key points And the dog edit was fun! THANKS for a clear, well done video.

@AdventureRig

5 жыл бұрын

You're welcome and thanks for watching!

Amazingly helpful video, Tyson! I love how you articulate each step and things to look out for. I really appreciate you doing this...loved the dog running off with the wood block!

@AdventureRig

4 жыл бұрын

We appreciate you watching Mike!

I've watched 5 videos on changing a hub and this was absolutely the best.

@AdventureRig

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks appreciate you watching!

Great video. Very informative and well explained. Thank you for the making!!

@AdventureRig

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Jim.

very good, and I will use it to refresh me as I do my own repacking.

@AdventureRig

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Paul.

Thanks for the video. Well thought out and explained. Also liked the appearance of the dog at about 7:52. I'll probably be dealing with that too.

@AdventureRig

7 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it and found it helpful.

Great video. Easy to follow for a novice boat trailer owner. Thank you.

@AdventureRig

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching David.

Great clear instructions, best instructional video I have ever seen. No wasted time, great explanations of the how and why. Exactly how my dad taught me to pack my bike bearings as a kid!

@AdventureRig

3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for the comment!

Great video! I need to do this on my tent trailer so, thanks for the info. Loved the random shot of the dog grabbing your 2x4. haha :)

@AdventureRig

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Thanks heaps, well explained and no crazy music, time for a BUD!

@AdventureRig

7 жыл бұрын

Glad you found it helpful. Drink up!

@nathanmciver6496

Жыл бұрын

Yikes! Scary! Found yourself! Wait, grease protector! And grease seal! Contained! Car quest eh!

Thank you, this was the most straight forward set of instructions that I needed for my RV, you made this picture perfect and made it look more simplified, awesome tutorial.

@AdventureRig

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, appreciate you watching THX.

@scottwall4669

4 жыл бұрын

THX 138 is the license plate on yellow duece coupe in American grafitti!!!

@THX--nn5bu

4 жыл бұрын

@@scottwall4669 I got this name from George Lucas's debut movie which was THX 1138 since I was a Star Wars Fan, 0381 was the last 4 digits of my long standing but now previous house PH#

@scottwall4669

4 жыл бұрын

@@THX--nn5bu That is so awesome!!!! Broke from THX 1138 he could not get funding for American Grafitti. He hid subtle messages in the movie. Low budget and bad weather, they filmed in 29 days in Petaluma Ca. Unemployed set carpenter Harrison Ford was asked to do still shots as the model did not fit the cowboy hat and they did not have another. This is how Harrison got his big break. He was paid 200.00 for building cabinets for the set, and it was increased to 450.00 if he would act the part of Bob Falfa. The actual plate for that car THX 138 is still on it in the Bay area.!!!

Excellent tutorial- thanks. Amazing how these videos are still helpful years down the road.

@AdventureRig

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment!

Dog is putting in some work 7:51

@AdventureRig

4 жыл бұрын

Sorry for the late reply and we appreciate you watching.

i always clean the bearings in solvent to remove any dirt and same with the inside of the housing then repack after they are clean and dry. the old grease probably contains contaminants and should be removed.

@AdventureRig

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching William.

Such an awesome tutorial! Thanks a lot for doing this. I'm going to inspect/repack my popup camper wheel bearings today.

@AdventureRig

5 жыл бұрын

Donnie Wright Thanks for watching Donnie!

@ducsauce85

5 жыл бұрын

@@AdventureRig no problem. Pulled off the hub from the axle and there is a grease zerk on the end of the axle. Guess I'll repack bearings and grease zerk as well. Hub was full of grease.

Awesome video! Straight forward, detailed, and to the point! Thanks

@AdventureRig

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you found it helpful!

To knock out the seal without damage, go in through the opening in the spindle cavity where the outer bearing sits & lightly tap on the outer edge of the inside bearing ( the side of the bearing that faces in toward the spindle cavity) with a hammer & wooden dowel. Neither the bearing nor seal is damaged that way.

@AdventureRig

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Bob.

@lisacaroline4973

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Bob. This is true. Not every trailer needs new grease seals. Some trailers have grease seals that take a long time to come here from china. F that!

I liked your video. Would have liked you giving explanation regarding the greasing of that zerk fitting that was in the axle under the grease cap.

@nbtholl1

5 жыл бұрын

Those are dexter ez lube axles. Lift the tire up, and put a grease gun on the zerk. While spinning the tire, push grease into the zerk. All the old grease will come out the front.

@mightymikee

5 жыл бұрын

@@nbtholl1 and for OP, so essentially he could have just squirted some shots of grease instead of manually repacking the bearing?

@robertflores477

5 жыл бұрын

mightymikee, yes, but don’t forget he was also doing an inspection of all the parts for possible replacements. I imagine if you have a fairly new trailer or not to many miles you can probably just force new grease. I’m glad I was shown the full way to do the job. Have a super nice day! Safe travels.

@AdventureRig

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Garon.

@TraconWizard

3 ай бұрын

​@mightymikee There's a chance if you're not spinning the tire or using a power grease gun, it could blow out the seal and coat brakes.

Thanks!Getting ready to take apart this on a camper...Appreciate your time.

@AdventureRig

5 жыл бұрын

Nate Lukey Thanks for watching Nate!

nice job, first time checking the wheel and bearings out. It took the mystery out of the jog. Thanks again. Diego Vansante

@AdventureRig

6 жыл бұрын

DiegoVansante You’re welcome and thank you for watching.

cotter pins are cheap.. replace them. spec on a bearing end play is normally .001" - .005". would be measured with a dial indicator, push in pull out. essentially there should be almost no wobble. to loose and the bearing will work harder only rolling on a couple rollers. to tight and we'll,... it tries to roll on all of them. if install new races, you should also seat the new bearing races. torque spec is handy here.

@AdventureRig

4 жыл бұрын

Sorry for the late reply and we appreciate you watching.

I bought instruction from Avasva and I build it very very cheap.

@AdventureRig

6 жыл бұрын

You built what?

@arcurisano2898

5 жыл бұрын

So awesome to me Dennis. Thank you bro

Best all around video I have seen on this subject, well done!

@AdventureRig

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching.

Awesome video! You got all the points that I needed and it was informative, effective, and easy to follow. Thank you!

@AdventureRig

3 жыл бұрын

John Sieber Thanks John appreciate you watching.

Dude, put a new cotter pin in!!!

@AdventureRig

5 жыл бұрын

I would have if I had one on hand and all the stores weren't closed. Thanks for watching!

Well explained...I’m ready to try it! Thanks for a great video!

@AdventureRig

5 жыл бұрын

Robert Flores Thanks for watching Robert!

Perfect instructional video👍🏻. This has been a big help to me when changing my cartrailer bearings. Thanks 🙏🏻✌🏻

@AdventureRig

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting, Trey! We appreciate it.

Super clear instructions and he covers other possibilities and things to be aware about too. Very useful!

@AdventureRig

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Oscar.

Nice job Tyson! Really helpful in helping me understand what this packing a wheel bearing is all about. I just purchased a used pop-up camper and was concerned with what needed to happen. More than likely I won't be getting dirty, but at least I now understand the mechanics.

@AdventureRig

6 жыл бұрын

Dick Hubbard thanks for watching Dick and glad you found it helpful.

Tyson, thanks for the video. Just about to travel with my 23 travel trailer and your video reminded me of the next steps.

@AdventureRig

5 жыл бұрын

Raccoons Thanks for watching Raccoons.

thanks for taking the time to do the vid. straight to the point. great job!

@AdventureRig

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Tony!

Tyson......Excellent "how to" video! I looked at at least ten others...your's is by far the best....Good job!

@AdventureRig

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Nice pace. Very clear and a great video for someone doing this for a first time.

@AdventureRig

4 жыл бұрын

Peter Fassnacht Thanks for watching Peter.

Great vid for a DIY guy on my m101 trailer that needs some love. Also the bed head your sporting is strong!

@AdventureRig

5 жыл бұрын

Haha thanks for watching. It gets a lot worse in other videos...

I have never done this before but your video was well shot so that it is easy to see, and your instructions are simple and clear. Thank you sir, well done!

@AdventureRig

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

Very well explained and all done with basic tools. Perfect.

@AdventureRig

4 жыл бұрын

John Vanderlip Thanks for watching John!

Great presentation! Clear, well thought and thorough. As another comment already shared; thanks for no loud music. I'll be back.

@AdventureRig

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Make sure to sub.

Great video for those of us who are not that mechanical. This was a nice guide for someone like me who is not real confident trying to do something like this without some assistance.

@AdventureRig

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome glad you found it helpful.

Thanks for the great video. I found it to be very helpful and well thought out. Very good info.

@AdventureRig

7 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. Glad you found it helpful.

@orestblahut4140

6 жыл бұрын

Adventure Rig dRegina Sask. Canadano

in the 50's I was raised in a Richfield gas station, (arco today) if i've that job once ive done it 100's of times. you have done a great job with your instruction. good job. all safety.

@AdventureRig

4 жыл бұрын

david wylie Thanks for watching David!

Great video! Thanks for taking the time to do it.

@AdventureRig

7 жыл бұрын

Glad you found it helpful!

Good video. I just did mine and followed most of these same steps. I went by Dexter’s manual and torqued to 50 ft/lbs to set the bearing, then backed off the nut and went finger tight and installed the locking. Also got new Good Year Endurance tires installed today as well 😁

@AdventureRig

Жыл бұрын

I love the Goodyear Endurance tire!

fantastic video...beautifully explained and demonstrated....thank you!!!

@AdventureRig

6 жыл бұрын

You're welcome and thank you for watching.

I’ve watched several similar videos, this is the best.

@AdventureRig

3 жыл бұрын

Eric Eikenberry Thanks for watching Eric.

Great job in explaining all the steps. I think I can do it right now! Enjoyed the dog blip too!

@AdventureRig

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Larry!

Great info and covers all parts of the process. You just saved me time and money!

@AdventureRig

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome thanks for watching!

Very helpful. Great jobTyson. Loved the dog. Thank you guys

@AdventureRig

3 жыл бұрын

Jake Dimmock Thanks for watching Jake.

Well put together, logical step by step info. I actually got it after the first time. Thanks Tyson.

@AdventureRig

5 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, thanks for watching Bogdan.

Great job and easy to follow. Thanks for the info-well done.

@AdventureRig

6 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you found it helpful and thank you for watching.

Excellent video. Very helpful. Thanks for sharing this.

@AdventureRig

4 жыл бұрын

manuel orellana Thank you for watching Manuel.

Thank you this video got me in the right direction I was able to change mine out it took me about an hour but I appreciate the the video that really helped

@AdventureRig

6 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it helped. Thanks for watching!

Really thorough while also brief. Thanks for the vid - it's helpful!

@AdventureRig

11 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

That’s as good as they get. REALLY nicely done. Thanks.

@AdventureRig

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Jerry!

Excellent. Thank you, Ryan Reynolds. Very helpful video that was well made.

@AdventureRig

4 жыл бұрын

Sorry for the late reply and we appreciate you watching.

One of the best DIY video. Thanks.

@AdventureRig

5 жыл бұрын

Pattrick Abels Thanks for watching Pattrick!

Excellent video! I learned some things I did not know! Appreciate your style of explanation. Thanks!

@AdventureRig

5 жыл бұрын

Greg Meir We appreciate you watching Greg!

Thanks Mate. That was very helpful I feel confident to go out and do mine.

@AdventureRig

4 жыл бұрын

Stephen Simpson Thanks for watching Stephen!

Good video, I will now go and attempt this on my trailer, thank you for the detailed video 😎👍

@AdventureRig

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Steve!

Thank you, that has saved me a trip to the mechanics.

@AdventureRig

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Jason!

Super informative video with lots of details and close up shots.

@AdventureRig

Ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment!

So clear, honest, and thorough. Thanks

@AdventureRig

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching Atanacio.

Very informative, thanks, Tyson.... I have always enjoyed doing things myself rather than paying someone else to do some of the simpler jobs.

@AdventureRig

4 жыл бұрын

Steve Castro Thanks for watching Steve!

Thanks, mate. Best one of these i've found.

@AdventureRig

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

Nice job, straight to the point. Very informative.

@AdventureRig

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching.

Great video! Very professionally presented.

@AdventureRig

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Mike.

Absolutley a top notch video. Very well explained, for a layman and novice mechanic. I had a rough idea about how to change wheel bearings, but your explanation eased all my apprehension. Definitely will subscribe to your channel.

@AdventureRig

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ray appreciate you watching.

Perfect video! Not too long but covers all the bases!! Awesome 👌

@AdventureRig

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Very good presentation. You spoke well, clearly, and slow enough to understand and follow. Thanks.

@AdventureRig

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

Thanks for this video. I just bought my first travel trailer and I am looking on getting the trailer up on its maintenance.

@AdventureRig

3 жыл бұрын

Great enjoy!

I found this very informative. The last time I packed bearings was in the late 1970s on my 1969 Oldsmobile 442. I needed this refresher and found it useful today as I cleaned and repacked the hubs on my 26 year old Utility Trailer ... first time since I purchased it. The wheels were turning smoothly but was thinking its something I put off too long. I did not note any damage on the hubs, races, or bearings.

@AdventureRig

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, glad you found it useful.

Excellent step by step video. Thanks

@AdventureRig

6 жыл бұрын

Tom Mason Glad it was helpful and thank you for watching.

Great video. Well presented. Thanks for making it.

@AdventureRig

Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

Informative and complete....all you need to know....thanks for an excellent presentation.

@AdventureRig

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Thanks! Used this tutorial to repack front hubs on an E-Ride Industries EV

@AdventureRig

4 жыл бұрын

Eric Giordano Thanks for watching Eric.

Thank you. Great job! I just happen to be doing 3 marching band trailers this weekend!

@AdventureRig

4 жыл бұрын

nawtn awesome thanks for watching

Excellent. Thorough and concise. Thank you.

@AdventureRig

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

That was really helpful. Thank you Tyson!!!!

@AdventureRig

5 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. Thanks for watching Frank!

Well done video. I feel confident that I can now do it myself.

@AdventureRig

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Mike!

Super informative video. You did a great job explaining it to a chump like me. Thank you for making this.

@AdventureRig

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Thank you very much. These were very important imformation for me.

@AdventureRig

5 жыл бұрын

You're welcome and thank you for watching.