Video how to Grease Dexter axels

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  marknjudy Member Posts: 378

  March 2018

  Helpful snd timely. Was just discussing how I need to do this. Thsnk you. 

  Mark - 2016 T@b Max S (Silver/Red), 2012 F-150

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  Ron Member Posts: 137

  March 2018

  Dalehelman:  I've read that it is easy to blow by the inner sale and mess up the brakes.  Have you tried this proceedure by Dexter?  I've only done bearings the old fashion way with the palm of my hand.

  2016 T@B MaxS, 2018 Jeep Rubicon 4dr, Rural Scottsdale, Az.

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  Dalehelman Member Posts: 2,410

  March 2018

  Yes I have very easy. I suggest only using a hand operated grease gun. The trick is not to pump grease in to fast.

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  Homebodyatheart Member Posts: 2,496

  March 2018

  @Dalehelman this looks like a project I can handle! Thanks!

  2017 T@B 320 Max S silver and cherry red, L@dybug ("Bug" aka my esc@pe pod), TV 2015 Toyota Highlander aka Big Red

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  leenscottfl Member Posts: 254

  March 2018

  Yep, Ron I am guilty of blowing out a seal. Despite my best efforts. Thankfully I have a habit of feeling my bearings when traveling and no harm was done because when the blown out side felt hot I had it looked into. Now I am very reluctant to grease hem myself.

  Scott, Orange Park, Florida...2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara... 2015 T@B S Maxx "Buttercup".

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  Dalehelman Member Posts: 2,410

  March 2018

  IMHO You have two choices. You can do it yourself or you can allow someone else. Since it is about a 1 on a scale of 1-5. These jobs are generally given to less skilled service people generally with an air powered grease gun. If you are not comfortable with this procedure by all means hire it done.

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  Verna Member Posts: 6,878

  March 2018

  @Dalehelman, only the head mechanic is allowed to pack and grease wheel bearings at the utility trailer business I take my T@B to. They value their reputation and they intend to keep it. So, if you find a business like this, keep it, and recommend it to your friends. 
  
  If you’re around Whiteland, Indiana, Mayes Trailer Sales is the place to go if you’re like me and you’re not a mechanic. 

  Verna, Columbus, IN
  2021 T@B 320S  Boondock “The T@B”
  Towed by a white 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 Supercab, 3.5L V6 Ecoboost “The Truck”
  

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  Dalehelman Member Posts: 2,410

  March 2018

  Verna said:

  @Dalehelman, only the head mechanic is allowed to pack and grease wheel bearings at the utility trailer business I take my T@B to. They value their reputation and they intend to keep it. So, if you find a business like this, keep it, and recommend it to your friends. 
  
  If you’re around Whiteland, Indiana, Mayes Trailer Sales is the place to go if you’re like me and you’re not a mechanic. 

  That’s a very impressive service standard. It pays to  research your service provider.

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  ericnliz Member Posts: 4,437

  March 2018

  @Verna, , I just try to keep @Dalehelman around for good sound advice!

  2016 T@B MAX S-aka: WolfT@B
  TV: 2006 Chevy Avalanche LT Z71 aka: WhiteWolf, or 1972 Chevy Custom10 P/U aka: SnarlingWolf
  Spokane, Wa.
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  Verna Member Posts: 6,878

  March 2018

  I like having a lot of this forum’s members around for great advice, @ericnliz

  Verna, Columbus, IN
  2021 T@B 320S  Boondock “The T@B”
  Towed by a white 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 Supercab, 3.5L V6 Ecoboost “The Truck”
  

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  Dalehelman Member Posts: 2,410

  March 2018

  I am learning new things on this forum everyday. I feel bad for T@Bers that haven’t found it or take advantage of its members vast knowledge and friendly spirit.

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  marknjudy Member Posts: 378

  March 2018

  So Dale. I’ve done a forum search on bearing grease and found what kind to use. But do you- or anyone - have a favorite brand?

  Mark - 2016 T@b Max S (Silver/Red), 2012 F-150

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  JohnDanielsCPA Member Posts: 238

  March 2018

  Fortunately, I have a similar situation.  The shop I take mine to has been in business for 30+ years, and it is owner-operated.  If you are going to have someone else do your bearings, in my opinion, this is the best situation.

  2022 T@B 400 BD
  2019 Ford F-150 3.5L Ecoboost with Long Bed

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  Dalehelman Member Posts: 2,410

  March 2018

  marknjudy said:

  So Dale. I’ve done a forum search on bearing grease and found what kind to use. But do you- or anyone - have a favorite brand?

  Not really. Just wheel bearing grease. Boat trailers require a more specific type because they are submerged in water. 

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  ScottG Administrator Posts: 5,428

  March 2018

  I vaguely recall a minimum spec provided in the owner's manual for the axle assembly, but I don't think it's anything special. As Dale suggested, any grease intended for the purpose should meet those specs.
  

  2015 T@B S

  
  

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  FRANK Member Posts: 9

  March 2018

  Sorry if this is a dumb question so here goes. I have a 2006 would that year have the same grease proceedure. Thanks 

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  jkjenn Member Posts: 6,391

  March 2018

  FRANK said:

  Sorry if this is a dumb question so here goes. I have a 2006 would that year have the same grease proceedure. Thanks 

  No, you have sealed bearings. Tge Yahoo group will have a lot more detail regarding a Dutchman T@b and maintenance.

  2021 T@b 320 Boondock "Mattie Ross" | 2021 T@b Nights: 239 | Total nights in a T@b 455 | 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Overland | T@b owner since 2014

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  manny Member Posts: 108

  March 2018

  I watched the video before my 6,000 mi. trip back in sept..    I used Mobil 1 Synthetic Grease...  went Dexter`s website   Called nucamp also  use Lithium complex grease only...    Used about a whole tub of grease for both bearings...

  2017  T@B CS-S Max ...  2020 Honda Ridgeline RTL-E

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  Dalehelman Member Posts: 2,410

  March 2018

  @manny thanks for the input. Are you guys going to be at Ucamp?

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  manny Member Posts: 108

  March 2018

  don`t know yet   there is a good chance we will be there..    How was AZ.? saw the pics.  you guys having too much fun!!   

  2017  T@B CS-S Max ...  2020 Honda Ridgeline RTL-E

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  marknjudy Member Posts: 378

  March 2018

  @manny, thank you!

  Mark - 2016 T@b Max S (Silver/Red), 2012 F-150

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  Dalehelman Member Posts: 2,410

  March 2018

  manny said:

  don`t know yet   there is a good chance we will be there..    How was AZ.? saw the pics.  you guys having too much fun!!   

  AZ was great the rally was the best, but we came home to early. Still to cold for me.

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  tombeaux Member Posts: 60

  March 2018

  In the video narration, you mentioned that they come from the factory with very little grease in them. I'm wondering why? We took delivery of our 2018 320S in January and have four outings under our belts, the last one for about two weeks. We probably have 2000-2500 miles on the T@B.

  2018 T@B 320S. 2017 Toyota Highlander AWD

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  natchezz Member Posts: 7

  March 2018

  marknjudy said:

  So Dale. I’ve done a forum search on bearing grease and found what kind to use. But do you- or anyone - have a favorite brand?

  The dealer in Columbus Ohio said they use Mag-1 Red, the same grease that Dexter Axels uses.

  2016 T@B Max S white w/red trim, TV 2017 Chevy Colorado V6
  

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  Photomom Member Posts: 2,217

  April 2018

  We’re we took our T@B in for state inspection a couple weeks ago I had them repack the bearings. The guy asked if we’d been greasing them and we had to say no, we didn’t know how. 
  
  It it would be awesome if there was a demonstration of this procedure at uCamp!

  John and Henrietta, Late 2016 T@B S Max in Western New York
  

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  Photomom Member Posts: 2,217

  April 2018

  Dalehelman said:

  Recently friends have ask me how to grease our NuCamp T@B Dexter axels. Here is a video that shows how.
  
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oeIJzoLJ2Go&sns=em
  

  Okay, the guy said he put nearly a whole tube of grease in. Shouldn’t you expect to get a whole tube’s worth of old grease out?

  John and Henrietta, Late 2016 T@B S Max in Western New York
  

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  Sharon_is_SAM Administrator Posts: 9,497

  April 2018

  We also used just less than 1 tube for both wheels.  The old grease moved out ahead of the new grease.  @Photomom, did he say that no grease came out?
  
  

  Sharon / 2017 T@B CSS / 2015 Toyota Sienna Minivan / Westlake, Ohio
  

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  Photomom Member Posts: 2,217

  April 2018

  SAM said:

  We also used just less than 1 tube for both wheels.  The old grease moved out ahead of the new grease.  @Photomom, did he say that no grease came out?
  
  

  In the video it looked like a tablespoon or two came out.

  John and Henrietta, Late 2016 T@B S Max in Western New York
  

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  Sharon_is_SAM Administrator Posts: 9,497

  April 2018

  @Photomom, it depends on how much grease was in there to start with.  The video says that they come from the factory with not much grease.  The bearings fill from back to front, so, once you no longer see old grease, then the bearing is full of new grease.  The most difficult part of this job was the tip of our cheap grease gun kept getting stuck on the end of the Zerk fitting!

  Sharon / 2017 T@B CSS / 2015 Toyota Sienna Minivan / Westlake, Ohio
  

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  Photomom Member Posts: 2,217

  April 2018

  Still nervous about the warnings about overfilling them. If the old grease comes out the front how could you over fill it?

  John and Henrietta, Late 2016 T@B S Max in Western New York
  

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