Axle Inspection & Repairs; Removal Of Hub; Hub Reinstallation - Scarab jet boat Owenrs Manual

F - 6 AXLE INSPECTION & REPAIRS
As a general rule, repairs and mainte nance should be
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
A. Removal of Hub
The following instructions pertain only to trailers
manufactured by Scarab. To remove the hub to in-
spect the bearings and seals, refer to Figure F20 and
Figure F20: Axle Components
1. Remove lug nuts.
2. Remove wheel.
3. Remove Turbo Lube cap.
5. Unscrew the spindle nut counterclockwise.
6. Remove thrust washer.
7. Remove hub from spindle.
Trailer Information - Section F
B. Bearing/Seal Inspection and Replace ment
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 re-
placed. 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 Scarab dealer.
2. When inspecting the bearing, check for corro sion
and wear. If any rust or wear exists on the bear-
ing, then remove and replace with the manufac-
turer's recommended part.
3. If the bearings are in good condition, repack ing
the grease should be done at this time. Hand
pack each bearing individually using a premium
water-resistant wheel bearing grease.
C. Hub Reinstallation
1. To reinstall hub, reverse the procedures listed
above.
2. It is important to tighten the spindle nut to approxi-
3. Replace the cotter.
4. When reinstalling wheel, the following tight en ing
a. Place wheel lug nuts on by hand to start.
b. Tighten initially to 15 - 20 ft. lbs. (Apply 20
tightening to 85 ft. lbs. (Applying 85 pounds
lbs. of torque).
Refer to Sections F-2F and the F-7 for additional
informa tion.
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