jseyfert3 wrote:Yes, they were cleaned and greased with new grease seals.
I can't pull the hub back off either. I tried holding the trailer with my feet while sitting on the ground and pulling the hub with both hands. It won't budge. I notice the grease seal bulging when I pull, by the time I get it off it's going to need a new grease seal.
If there are no nicks, what do I do then? I have some digital calipers, if I can get the hub off with help from my roommate later then I'll measure stuff up.
Redneck Teepee wrote:jseyfert3 wrote:Yes, they were cleaned and greased with new grease seals.
I can't pull the hub back off either. I tried holding the trailer with my feet while sitting on the ground and pulling the hub with both hands. It won't budge. I notice the grease seal bulging when I pull, by the time I get it off it's going to need a new grease seal.
If there are no nicks, what do I do then? I have some digital calipers, if I can get the hub off with help from my roommate later then I'll measure stuff up.
After confirming with your calipers that you are within .001 or so too big on the spindle,take the emery cloth and tear off about 12" worth then go around the spindle evenly all 360 degrees worth like you are shining/buffing a shoe so to speak or using a cable saw. I prefer the waffle pattern emery cloth because it is a little better at self cleaning, you local plumbing supply/hardware store should have it. If it's more than a thousand or so difference you got bigger problems than what emery cloth can fix.
KCStudly wrote:Are the inner and outer bearings the same ID, or is there a step in the axle stub with the inner bearing having a slightly larger ID?
KCStudly wrote:In the latter case there is a possibility that the cone (the inner race and bearing cage) of the inner bearing was not centered in the cup (the outer race) and when it approached the taper of the stub is cocked and wedged.
KCStudly wrote:Did you wipe some grease on the spindle before attempting to slide the hub on?
KCStudly wrote:Don't worry about the seal, especially if you have plenty of spares. It might even be beneficial in diagnosing the problem if the inner bearing stays on the spindle when you do get the hub off. If it is cocked or dug in on one side (or top/bottom) there should be a mark or scuff enough to see. If it is just a hard fit (too tight) then you might be able to see an annular mark even all around. If it was something foreign or a raised burr or dent, once you get the bearing off and everything wiped clean you should be able to see it or a shiny spot.
KCStudly wrote:Sorry if my suggestions are more generic. I am not so familiar with these kit trailers, but I have lots of mechanical experience. The problem will present itself. Be patient and look at everything very carefully with a critical eye. I few very light/gentle taps with the hammer probably didn't do much harm; but it should not have come to that.
KCStudly wrote:Another thing to look for once you get it apart (but that would not account for them getting stuck) is if the inner cups/races are not fully seated in the hub. There was at least one case reported of the seal not riding on the seal mating surface and that was traced back to the inner bearing races not being fully seated. This would quickly result in a bearing failure; once the cup shifted and seated itself, the bearings would get very loose and fail.
KCStudly wrote:Once you are good to go, write up an honest review on the trailer suppliers website or contact them and let them know what you went thru. If you are polite and ask nicely, they may offer you a coupon or discount on your next purchase.
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