Hand Pack Axle Bearings
Printed From: R-pod Owners Forum
Category: R-pod Discussion Forums
Forum Name: Podmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks
Forum Discription: Ask maintenance questions, share your podmods (modifications) and helpful tips
URL: http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=11825
Printed Date: 27 Jun 2025 at 6:01am
Software Version: Web Wiz Forums 9.64 - http://www.webwizforums.com
Topic: Hand Pack Axle Bearings
Posted By: babyboogerfamily
Subject: Hand Pack Axle Bearings
Date Posted: 04 Jul 2018 at 8:17am
|
Hello, I'm also a member of the Facebook group and there look to be some issues with greasing the axle bearings. From reading, it appears the factory doesn't ship new rPods with much grease. I also have heard of people over greasing the bearings and breaking the seals using a grease gun? My question is, how can I hand pack the bearings with grease, or is there no fear of putting too much grease using a grease gun? Thanks in advance for any help!  |
Replies:
Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 04 Jul 2018 at 2:27pm
|
The factory doesn't fill the hubs with grease. the bearings are lubed properly. if you pull and hand pack the bearings, you will have done EXACTLY the same thing. Pumping grease means you fill all the voids in the hub, and force the old grease out the front. It will take a tube or nearly a tube, per side. Rotate the wheel as you pump, use a manual grease gun, you won't blow any seals. ------------- |
Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 04 Jul 2018 at 2:35pm
|
+1 You can find videos on YouTube for lubricating the Lippert and Dexter axles. It isn't hard. I have done this multiple times since purchasing our R-Pod. Most recently, I did this before we left on our recent trip. 6,500 miles later, we had no problems. ------------- StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |