Trailer Wheel Bearing Issue

[63corvette]

Originally Posted by Bobby DiDomenico

Rick,
I'm not familiar with these, is there an inner and outer bearing?
If so, when you replaced the outer did you replace the inner bearing assembly as well? IIRC if the inner one is somewhat loose might it cause the outer one to move and have cage failure?
I hate roadside repairs!

It is a 8,000 Dexter axle with a larger inner bearing and a smaller outer bearing.
Both bearings and hub replaced each time.

One thing Dexter recommends is to torque the bearings to 125 ft lbs before backing them out and setting them with only finger tight and backed off to get the nut lock in place.
Basically zero slack in the bearings cold.
I have not seen this in black and white just the recommendation from one of the reps.
I have always set mine close to a flat on the nut loose once snugged up with a pair of channel locks for the last 40 to 50 years.
Yes I am old.
Thanks for the input.
Rick