Bearings; S.-.6; Removal.of.hub; Bearing/Seal.inspection.and.replacement - Four winns FUNSHIP Owner's Manual

J. Bearings
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.
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.
Lubricate.the.bearings.as.follows:
1...Remove.the.rubber.plug.
2. Insert the grease gun into the grease fitting. Pump
grease.until.old.grease.comes.back.out.the.front.
3...Remove.old.grease.and.reinstall.rubber.plug.
NOTICE
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.
S - 6 AXLE INSPECTION & REPAIRS
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.. Broken.axle
2.. Broken.spring
3.. Worn.spring.eye.bushing.parts
4.. Sagging.springs
5.. Welding.fatigue
6.. Serious.leakage.of.seal
7.. Tire.wear
8.. Loose.or.worn.suspension.parts
9.. All.brake.related.adjustments,..
inspections.and.problems
Trailer Information - Section S
A. Removal of Hub
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:
Figure S-16: Axle Components
1.. Remove.lug.nuts...
2.. Remove.wheel.
3.. Remove.grease.cap.
4.. Remove.lock.tab.washer.
5.. Unscrew.the.spindle.nut.counter.clockwise.
6.. Remove.spindle.washer.
7.. Remove.hub.from.spindle.
B. Bearing/Seal Inspection and Replacement
When.inspecting.bearings.or.seals:
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.
2.. 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.
3.. 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.
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