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Operator's Manual – Self-loading Trailer
Anderson Group
1. Apply a coat of grease to the spindle.
2. Put the oil seal or wheel bearing seal on in the correct direction.
NOTE:
Using a driver makes it easier to insert a wheel bearing seal and
protects the seal.
3. Apply a generous coat of grease to the cage and bearings in the large bearing, making sure to
get grease around the bearings and under the cage.
4. Put the inner race of the large bearing all the way onto the spindle. Be careful to avoid
damaging the bearing cage. If needed, use a tool to put the inner race/rollers/cage assembly
back on the spindle, as shown in Figure 58. The force must only be applied to the inner race,
and never to the cage or rollers, which could damage the bearing.
5. Apply a coat of grease (15 mm for small axles, 20 mm for large axles) all the way around and
across the outer races of the large and small bearings that remained in the hub. For hubs
without a grease retainer, put a generous amount of grease in the centre of the hub bore.
6. Slide the hub/drum assembly onto the spindle and brake shoes, keeping it perfectly centred
and on the pin, making sure to insert the joint all the way back on the spindle.
7. Apply a generous coat of grease to the cage and rollers of the small bearing, and put the small
bearing on the spindle.
8. Tighten the castle nut and make the adjustments indicated in section 7.7.5.
9. Lock the castle nut with a new cotter pin or the hair pin clip, as appropriate.
10. For hubs without grease retainers, fill the hubcap with grease.
11. Put the hubcap back on.
Figure 57 — Disassembling the Wheel Bearings