One fitting on the end of the axle greases both bearings. The grease travels down the center of the inside of the axle and exits on the backside of the inner bearing between the bearing and the grease seal. When the grease is pumped in, the grease moves through the inner bearing toward the outer bearing through the hub…
The blue on the inside of the bearing in the second picture looks like heat. If it were my trailer I would hand pack with real wheel bearing grease. If you use the EZ lube system, made sure the grease canister is marked for "wheel bearings." Some general purpose grease canisters are not for wheel bearings.
We have a 2015 Outback. Had the bearings repacked, by a dealer, last spring. Does anyone know if there's a grease fitting anywhere or do you have to remove the wheels and bearings? Thanks
Ditto Verna! As mentioned, Bearing Buddies work well to keep moisture out... but are really designed for bearings that may get dunked in water. The issue with a "dry" bearing trailer -- like the T@B-- is that the spring pressure exerted by the bearing buddy may pop the inner axle seal and allow grease to enter the brake…
Apparently my 2013 T@B has Al-Ko bearings and hubs, with a grease fitting. When "freshening up" the grease, prior to a big trip, can I expect the grease to come out the front like you would a Dexter EZ Lube bearing, or should I just give it a few pumps and call it good. I'll be removing/inspecting and repacking the…
As quoted from @irvingj earlier this year concerning the fact that is is NOT a good idea to have Bearing Buddies on a T@B: "Ditto Verna! As mentioned, Bearing Buddies work well to keep moisture out... but are really designed for bearings that may get dunked in water. The issue with a "dry" bearing trailer -- like the T@B--…
Bill, refer to the Little Guy Owner's Manual. Here is what it says about axle maintenance: Bearing Inspection: Wash all grease and oil from the bearing and cone using a suitable solvent. Dry the bearing with a clean, lint free cloth and completely inspect each roller. Replace the bearing cone and cup if there are any signs…
@gmansor - the recommended interval for checking/repacking wheel bearings on the TaBs is annually or every 12,000 miles - whichever comes first. Dexter defines repacking as use of the zerk fitting. The recommended grease is: Valvoline GM Multipurpose to grease the bearings. The Tabs come with a lithium based grease, so it…
- = - Soapbox - = - IMHO Wheel Bearings are not coming from the Factory with too little Grease Many posting in this thread comment " there wasn't much grease in there" or some similar remark about how much new grease had to be added. Those comments imply or suggest we were towing with poorly greased wheel bearings. I do…
The EZ system works. Hand packing the bearings works. It's a good idea to at least annually see what the brakes are doing. That requires disassembling the hub. The EZ system doesn't get you out of hub rebuilds. The EZ system works fine with three considerations. First, the grease that comes with the grease gun is not wheel…