SEAL
JOURNAL
HUB
SPINDLE
BEARING
BEARING
RACE
BEARING
Figure 4.
Wheel Bearing Assembly.
2.
Clean bearings and inspect for damage.
3.
Clean hub and inspect it for discoloration, scratches and grooves inside hub.
4.
Inspect spindle for scratches and grooves on journals and bending.
CONDITION/INDICATION
Are bearings loose, missing, or damaged?
DECISION
Spindle journals and/or grooves are bent or scratched - Repair faulty components (WP
0093). Go to (Step 7 - Does
suspect wheel wobble and shimmy?) to verify problem is solved.
Bearings an/or hub damaged - Replace faulty components (WP
0092). Go to (Step 7 - Does suspect wheel wobble
and shimmy?) to verify problem is solved.
No damage found - Go to (Step 5 - Is trailer suspension free of damage?).
STEP 5
Is trailer suspension free of damage?
1.
Visually check if trailer leans to one side.
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