Repacking a bearing..

[Jabba]

Anyone know how to repack a bearing on a pop-up trailer wheel axle. Is it a failrly easy procedure? I've read it should be done every year. Last time this was done was two years ago by the previous owner.

Any links, tips or suggestions would be appreciated...

[BobA]

Here is a link for you.   Years ago I borrowed a trailer that had been sitting and the owner said he would get the bearings packed..... 50 miles down the road..... New tire and bearing required.  Now I always check the wheels for heat buildup after towing a few miles and then every stop after that.

http://www.popuptimes.com/archives/bearings.asp

[DrewKaree]

Use a pair of rubber gloves.  Spray WD-40 on one glove.  Using that glove, grab out a glob of grease.  Use the other hand to roll and mash the grease into the bearing until it seems like it's squishing out all over.  Throw a bit of that glob that's left over into the bearing race to hold it in place.  Press the bearing into the grease, and finish putting everything back into place. 

Oh, and if you have to remove the bearing races, DON'T simply hammer the new ones in place.  Put a piece of wood or something over the thing and try to hit it in the center to evenly seat the new races.

[Jabba]

Thanks guys....

I pulled off the rubber seal and it looked fairly well greased in there. I'll check out the links and dig deeper...