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08-21-2018, 02:16 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: DRV
State: Texas
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THOR #9543
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Wheel bearing service
I’m accustomed to pulling wheels, cleaning, and greasing bearings. I researched the IS maintenance procedure, and all that was mentioned was to grease the zerk fittings on the underside of each system; nothing about bearings. Are these wheels permanently lubed?
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2017 36RSSB3--2012 F350 KR, LWB, SRW, bilsteins, 1 1/4" anti sway bar, bilstein steering stabilizer, airlift air bags, on board wireless compressor, 295/20 tires at 4080 pounds each, oversized finned aluminum diff and trannie pans, all synthetic fluids; KEM, Tyrant, and PIP tunes with SCT X4 programming, G37 2017 Turbo, ATS Stage I towing transmission and torque convertor, Edge CTS gauge monitoring.
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08-21-2018, 02:24 AM
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Brand: DRV
Model: 38 RSB3
State: South Dakota
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THOR #1658
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Quote:
Originally Posted by clev
I’m accustomed to pulling wheels, cleaning, and greasing bearings. I researched the IS maintenance procedure, and all that was mentioned was to grease the zerk fittings on the underside of each system; nothing about bearings. Are these wheels permanently lubed?
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No, there are inner and outer bearings just like you are accustomed too. I do not push grease through the zero fitting under the Center cap. It only goes to the back bearing and I am concerned that it could blow out the rear seal.
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2015 Ram 3500 Regular Cab DRW CTD Asian trans 410 rear
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08-21-2018, 02:30 AM
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THOR #9543
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Thanks, ryno. I have all of my manuals, but none suggest/recommend pulling and greasing bearings. I’ve had mine almost 2 years and about 15k miles. So, it’s time.
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2017 36RSSB3--2012 F350 KR, LWB, SRW, bilsteins, 1 1/4" anti sway bar, bilstein steering stabilizer, airlift air bags, on board wireless compressor, 295/20 tires at 4080 pounds each, oversized finned aluminum diff and trannie pans, all synthetic fluids; KEM, Tyrant, and PIP tunes with SCT X4 programming, G37 2017 Turbo, ATS Stage I towing transmission and torque convertor, Edge CTS gauge monitoring.
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08-21-2018, 04:41 AM
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Brand: DRV
Model: 36rssb
State: Wisconsin
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THOR #3288
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Quote:
Originally Posted by clev
Thanks, ryno. I have all of my manuals, but none suggest/recommend pulling and greasing bearings. I’ve had mine almost 2 years and about 15k miles. So, it’s time.
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Slade told me to grease moreryde at 5k and wheel bearings at 10k.He does not use the wheel bearing grease serts either.
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08-21-2018, 04:59 AM
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Brand: DRV
Model: 38 RSB3
State: South Dakota
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THOR #1658
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Quote:
Originally Posted by kannon
Slade told me to grease moreryde at 5k and wheel bearings at 10k.He does not use the wheel bearing grease serts either.
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I hit the zerks a couple of shots every 6 months on the suspension and hitch. I greased the bearing up really good with Mobil 1 grease a little over 2 years ago. I check to make sure that there is no bearing slop every month or so. Old style rotors with the same bearing set up would go easily until brakes were needed or there was play detected. That is how I am gagging mine.
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2015 Ram 3500 Regular Cab DRW CTD Asian trans 410 rear
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08-21-2018, 03:52 PM
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Brand: DRV
Model: 39TKSB3 "Modified"
State: South Dakota
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THOR #1661
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rynosback
No, there are inner and outer bearings just like you are accustomed too. I do not push grease through the zero fitting under the Center cap. It only goes to the back bearing and I am concerned that it could blow out the rear seal.
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The system works GREAT!!! Have someone spin the tire and pump away with a MANUAL grease gun. The grease WILL start coming out the front. Keep wiping the old grease away til the fresh grease appears. While the wheel is off the ground do the push pull at opposite ends of the tire to check for bearing play.
DON'T use a pneumatic grease gun as these are most likely going to blow out your seal.
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08-21-2018, 03:56 PM
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Brand: DRV
Model: 39TKSB3 "Modified"
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Watch this YouTube video!!!
"Lubricating the Dexter E-Z Lube Axle by Bug Smacker"
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08-21-2018, 10:07 PM
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State: Texas
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THOR #9543
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I have to wait until my SIL can come up to assist me; maybe this weekend. I want to rotate the tires and do the bearings at the same time. Today, I replaced both fuel filters, took an engine oil and trannie fluid sample, and sent those to the lab. I’m curious about the results after this 5k mile trip, up and down long, winding, 8 and 10% grades.
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08-22-2018, 12:29 AM
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Brand: DRV
Model: 38 RSB3
State: South Dakota
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THOR #1658
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Cummins12V98
The system works GREAT!!! Have someone spin the tire and pump away with a MANUAL grease gun. The grease WILL start coming out the front. Keep wiping the old grease away til the fresh grease appears. While the wheel is off the ground do the push pull at opposite ends of the tire to check for bearing play.
DON'T use a pneumatic grease gun as these are most likely going to blow out your seal.
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That seems like WAY to much grease. To fill that whole void with grease seems just not right. But I will watch that video. 
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2015 Ram 3500 Regular Cab DRW CTD Asian trans 410 rear
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08-22-2018, 04:21 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: DRV
Model: 36rssb
State: Wisconsin
Posts: 116
THOR #3288
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grease
I guess im just old school.I like pulling my wheels and bearings looking at condition of bearings and races, cleaning them up repack, new seals,check calipers out etc.More work for sure but it makes me happy!
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08-22-2018, 03:16 PM
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Brand: DRV
State: Texas
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THOR #3109
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clev,
Will be at Morryde this coming 27th, will get the real skinny then.
Joe
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2015 38RSSA--traded
2005 36TK3--retired, but it was a good one
2017 F450 KR
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08-22-2018, 03:34 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: DRV
Model: 2019 MS 39DBRS3
State: Delaware
Posts: 557
THOR #9431
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Quote:
Originally Posted by kannon
I guess im just old school.I like pulling my wheels and bearings looking at condition of bearings and races, cleaning them up repack, new seals,check calipers out etc.More work for sure but it makes me happy!
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And done properly there is no reason to do it every year or 5000 miles.
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Thanks,
Duane
2019 DRV MS 39DBRS3
2020 F-450
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08-22-2018, 05:49 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: DRV
Model: 41RSSB4
State: South Dakota
Posts: 313
THOR #5859
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I agree.
How often does the truck wheel bearings/brakes even get looked at??
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George
Kerrville, Tx
2015 Mobile Suites 41RSSB4
2011 F350 Dually 6.7 PSD
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08-22-2018, 06:01 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: DRV
Model: 38 RSB3
State: South Dakota
Posts: 2,280
THOR #1658
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Porthole
And done properly there is no reason to do it every year or 5000 miles.
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This is my thinking. Plus using good quality grease also.
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2015 Ram 3500 Regular Cab DRW CTD Asian trans 410 rear
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