R-pod Owners Forum : Wheel Bearings https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Mods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : Wheel Bearings Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:32:14 +0000 Thu, 12 May 2016 18:41:48 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=7906 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ Wheel Bearings : This might help...https://driv... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7906&PID=74867#74867 Author: Podster
Subject: 7906
Posted: 12 May 2016 at 6:41pm

This might help...

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2M4imcnGBJodjBTSE10NkxDcTA/view

]]> Thu, 12 May 2016 18:41:48 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7906&PID=74867#74867 Wheel Bearings : Just had my local mechanic do... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7906&PID=74764#74764 Author: techntrek
Subject: 7906
Posted: 10 May 2016 at 8:37pm

Just had my local mechanic do mine 2 weeks ago.  I think it was about $150 for 2 axles, including new seals.

If you just do weekend trips every summer you can go a few years between service.  Definitely do it before a big trip, along with a once-over on the TV.  You'll probably also need an oil change for the TV mid-way.
]]> Tue, 10 May 2016 20:37:56 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7906&PID=74764#74764 Wheel Bearings : Hey, that's better than my... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7906&PID=74748#74748 Author: Captiankd
Subject: 7906
Posted: 10 May 2016 at 4:24pm

Hey, that's better than my dealer. He said every 2000 miles.]]> Tue, 10 May 2016 16:24:47 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7906&PID=74748#74748 Wheel Bearings : Ditto, my dealer told me the same... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7906&PID=74738#74738 Author: Leo B
Subject: 7906
Posted: 10 May 2016 at 3:12pm

Ditto, my dealer told me the same 12 month or 12,000 miles.]]> Tue, 10 May 2016 15:12:36 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7906&PID=74738#74738 Wheel Bearings : It is usually recommended to... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7906&PID=74737#74737 Author: Guests
Subject: 7906
Posted: 10 May 2016 at 3:09pm


It is usually recommended to service the wheel bearings every 12mo./12,000 miles. If it has never been done, it would not hurt to have them serviced. The factory(s) do not always do the best job of it. I would want to know that they are in good shape before leaving on a long trip.

Here is something to look at:


bearing post

It is not a hard job but, it is a messy job. You can buy the repacking tool or, as I do, put a dollup of grease in your hand and manually repack the bearings. When I do mine, I always buy some spray brake cleaner and clean the pads, etc., also. You can get everything you need at a good auto parts store.

If you do a search (upper right) on "bearings", you'll get several pages of hits.

If you are not confident that you can do it, most any mechanic could. Shop around.]]> Tue, 10 May 2016 15:09:42 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7906&PID=74737#74737 Wheel Bearings : I've used these in the... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7906&PID=74734#74734 Author: ToolmanJohn
Subject: 7906
Posted: 10 May 2016 at 2:33pm

I've used these in the past on autos. But you need a grease gun as well .

http://www.amazon.com/Lisle-65250-Bearing-Packer/dp/B0002NYDYY/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1462905117&sr=8-2&keywords=wheel+bearing+grease+packer

This one has good reviews, but I have never used it.

http://www.amazon.com/Lisle-34550-Handy-Packer-Bearing/dp/B0002NYDYO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1462905117&sr=8-1&keywords=wheel+bearing+grease+packer

Not sure what the trailer wheel bearings look like. I think some of them have "no maintenance" bearings, like cars. It depends on the maker of the axle/hubs. 
]]> Tue, 10 May 2016 14:33:46 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7906&PID=74734#74734 Wheel Bearings : We are doing a 7500 mile trip... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7906&PID=74730#74730 Author: Captiankd
Subject: 7906
Posted: 10 May 2016 at 10:37am

WinkWe are doing a 7500 mile trip this summer and would like some information on the wheel bearings. We have a R171. The dealer told me to repack every 2000 miles. What are the bearing numbers so I have a spare pair. Can I pack myself or do I need to use a dealer? I need some tips on packing. Thanks for any suggestions.]]> Tue, 10 May 2016 10:37:15 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7906&PID=74730#74730