J. Bearings
A. Removal of Hub
Wheel.bearings.and.seals.should.be.inspected.at.the.
same.time.as.brakes..Have.worn.or.defective.parts.
replaced..Grease.bearings.and.seals.at.this.time.and.
at.the.end.of.the.boating.season..Bearing.Protectors.
should.be.greased.three.to.four.times.a.year....
A grease fitting is provided.
The.following.instructions.pertain.only.to.trailers.
manufactured.by.Four.Winns..To.remove.the.hub.to.
inspect.the.bearings.and.seals,.refer.to.Figure.S-16.
and.the.following.instructions:
Four Winns uses the Accu-Lube™ bearing protection
system on its trailers. The Accu-Lube™ design is sub-
mersible and provides for grease flow that completely
repacks.and.protects.the.bearings..This.lubrication.
system.disallows.water.entry,.thus.extending.the.life.of.
the.bearings,.spindle.and.hub.
Figure S-16: Axle Components
Lubricate.the.bearings.as.follows:
1...Remove.the.rubber.plug.
1..
2..
Remove.lug.nuts...
Remove.wheel.
2. Insert the grease gun into the grease fitting. Pump
grease.until.old.grease.comes.back.out.the.front.
3.. Remove.grease.cap.
3...Remove.old.grease.and.reinstall.rubber.plug.
4.. Remove.lock.tab.washer.
NOTICE
5.. Unscrew.the.spindle.nut.counter.clockwise.
Most bearing failures are due to improper
maintenance. Be sure to inspect bearings
and seals as noted in Section S-B and refer
to the manufacturer’s literature included with
your trailer.
6..
7..
Remove.spindle.washer.
Remove.hub.from.spindle.
B. Bearing/Seal Inspection and Replacement
S - 6
AXLE INSPECTION & REPAIRS
When.inspecting.bearings.or.seals:
As.a.general.rule,.repairs.and.maintenance.should.be.
performed by qualified servicing personnel. Our axle
manufacturer recommends that a certified mechanic
should.be.consulted.on.the.following.items:
1..
.
Inspect.the.grease.seal.for.damage,.tears,.or.
cracks..If.there.is.no.damage.or.leakage.is.not..
occurring,.the.seal.is.in.good.condition.
If.the.seal.is.torn.or.cracked,.then.it.should.be.
replaced..The.seal.can.be.pried.out.of.the.hub.with.
a.screw.driver..Be.sure.to.replace.the.seal.using.
the.recommended.replacement.parts..Parts.can.
be.obtained.from.your.Four.Winns.dealer.
1..
2..
3..
4..
5..
6..
7..
8..
9..
Broken.axle
Broken.spring
Worn.spring.eye.bushing.parts
Sagging.springs
Welding.fatigue
Serious.leakage.of.seal
Tire.wear
Loose.or.worn.suspension.parts
All.brake.related.adjustments,..
inspections.and.problems
2..
3..
When.inspecting.the.bearing,.check.for.corrosion.
and.wear..If.any.rust.or.wear.exists.on.the.bearing,.
then.remove.and.replace.with.the.recommended.
parts.listed.in.the.table.above.
If.the.bearings.are.in.good.condition,.repacking.
the.grease.should.be.done.at.this.time..Hand.pack.
each.bearing.individually.using.a.premium.water.
resistant.wheel.bearing.grease.
Trailer Information - Section S
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