MSpagnoli
Huntington Beach Ca./USA
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Just returned from a 4500+ mi. trip. This is my first 5er (outback 30) Do I need to replace wheel bearings or just grease them. Not going on a long trip for awhile only local (60+ mi.)Will definetly replace before next long trip but would like to wait a bit before the expense.All through trip I checked hubs and they were never hot. Had bearings changed just before trip.Thanks
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Sundowner1
Chesapeake, VA
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Just grease them, no need to change them.
Should be done every 10,000-12,000 miles, but it's ok to do earlier.
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04 Chevy 2500HD, Duramax, ext cab, short bed, 4X4
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jshul
Belmont, CA
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I have pulled a 30' trailer well over 100,000 miles on its original bearings...bearings inspected and adjusted once per year and repacked when brake shoes wore down...about 35,000 miles.
The only reason for changing the bearings is that you run them dry...
2002 Holiday Rambler Presidential 30'
2005 GMC 2500 Sierra Duramax/Allison
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Kenneth
Washington, the state
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The bearings need to be clean and inspected, then replaced or just regreased as needed.
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02super250
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Just make sure if you have the easy lube axles you don't over grease them and blow the seal out.
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georgiapopin
Georgia
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Is it OK to use mineral spirits to clean the wheel bearngs?
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