SKF advises that spinning a bearing with air may cause rollers to eject at high speed. Use compressed air to blow the bearing dry, just don't let it spin.
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I just check the can of brake cleaner I have. No glove warning and no corrosive ingredients. Basically carbon tetra-chloride and CO2. So At lease what I have I can use. I guess it falls to reading the ingredients and warning label. BTW would rubbing alcohol work?
Keith2018 Reflection 150 Series 220RK 5th whee, Star White 2022 F350 King Ranch CC Long bed (HAL) (CCC 4062lbs), B&W 25K OEM Companion,. SteadyFast system, Trailer reverse lights, rear receiver spare tire holder, storage tube, sumo springs, Victron MultiPlus 12/120/3000, Solar, Custom 6K axles upgrade, and other modifications.
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Yoda Keith, Carbon Tetrafloride is some bad stuff IIRC. https://www.epa.gov/sites/default/fi...rachloride.pdfJoseph
Tow Vehicle: 2024 GMC K3500 Denali Ultimate Diesel
Coach: 303RLS Delivered March 5, 2021
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Originally posted by Jlawles2 View PostYoda Keith, Carbon Tetrafloride is some bad stuff IIRC. https://www.epa.gov/sites/default/fi...rachloride.pdf2018 Reflection 150 Series 220RK 5th whee, Star White 2022 F350 King Ranch CC Long bed (HAL) (CCC 4062lbs), B&W 25K OEM Companion,. SteadyFast system, Trailer reverse lights, rear receiver spare tire holder, storage tube, sumo springs, Victron MultiPlus 12/120/3000, Solar, Custom 6K axles upgrade, and other modifications.
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Originally posted by TedS View PostFrom the Brakleen msds, it's PERC.
2018 Reflection 150 Series 220RK 5th whee, Star White 2022 F350 King Ranch CC Long bed (HAL) (CCC 4062lbs), B&W 25K OEM Companion,. SteadyFast system, Trailer reverse lights, rear receiver spare tire holder, storage tube, sumo springs, Victron MultiPlus 12/120/3000, Solar, Custom 6K axles upgrade, and other modifications.
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I was reading in the dexter manual and it says to preload the bearings to 50ftlbs. Do any of you guys actually use a torque wrench? And do you lower the torque setting for a wet torque?
I'm done with my bearings... just curious. 50 ftlbs on lubed threads is getting up there2018 Dodge 3500 6.7 Cummins w Aisin and 9 cup holders
2021 303RLS
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Originally posted by Scott'n'Wendy View PostI was reading in the dexter manual and it says to preload the bearings to 50ftlbs. Do any of you guys actually use a torque wrench? And do you lower the torque setting for a wet torque?
I'm done with my bearings... just curious. 50 ftlbs on lubed threads is getting up there
Keith2018 Reflection 150 Series 220RK 5th whee, Star White 2022 F350 King Ranch CC Long bed (HAL) (CCC 4062lbs), B&W 25K OEM Companion,. SteadyFast system, Trailer reverse lights, rear receiver spare tire holder, storage tube, sumo springs, Victron MultiPlus 12/120/3000, Solar, Custom 6K axles upgrade, and other modifications.
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Originally posted by Scott'n'Wendy View PostI was reading in the dexter manual and it says to preload the bearings to 50ftlbs. Do any of you guys actually use a torque wrench? And do you lower the torque setting for a wet torque?
I'm done with my bearings... just curious. 50 ftlbs on lubed threads is getting up thereTed
2021 Reflection 310RLS
2020 F350 PS,CC,LB,SRW
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If Dexter followed the manual then when we brought our new RV home the wheel bearings would have been set to the proper specs, mine was so sloppy I almost cried.
I do not set my bearings to the Dexter manual. I have a hard time torquing cone bearings. I set them by "feel", been doing it that way for years with no issues.
BrianBrian & Michelle
2018 Reflection 29RS
2022 Chevy 3500HD
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Originally posted by Country Campers View PostIf Dexter followed the manual then when we brought our new RV home the wheel bearings would have been set to the proper specs, mine was so sloppy I almost cried.
I do not set my bearings to the Dexter manual. I have a hard time torquing cone bearings. I set them by "feel", been doing it that way for years with no issues.
Brian
Maybe next time I'll use the torque wrench and see how close I've been to 50.2018 Dodge 3500 6.7 Cummins w Aisin and 9 cup holders
2021 303RLS
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I do use a torque wrench and rotate the hub slowly while torquing the nut. This is to make sure everything is seated and working smoothly together. About the time I reach 50 lb-ft, I can’t turn the hub. I hold the hub there and undo the nut. Then finger tight and back off to the next alignment of the cotter pin hole. There should be a barely detectable amount of play in the hub when all is done. This because you are checking this cold. When everything comes up to operating temperature this clearance will be gone . . . but, there will not be any “pre-load” on the bearings.
RobCate & Rob
(with Border Collies Molly & Angel + Kitties Hazel & Elsie)
2015 Reflection 303RLS
2022 F350 Diesel CC SB SRW Lariat
Bayham, Ontario, Canada
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Originally posted by Cate&Rob View PostI do use a torque wrench and rotate the hub slowly while torquing the nut. This is to make sure everything is seated and working smoothly together. About the time I reach 50 lb-ft, I can’t turn the hub. I hold the hub there and undo the nut. Then finger tight and back off to the next alignment of the cotter pin hole. There should be a barely detectable amount of play in the hub when all is done. This because you are checking this cold. When everything comes up to operating temperature this clearance will be gone . . . but, there will not be any “pre-load” on the bearings.
Rob
Thanks for all the great adviceAllen
2021 Momentum 21G
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As the bearings and hub heat up, this heat transfers into the spindle via the inner race of the bearing and whatever else is in the hub. I would not be surprised to find that preload and runout stay pretty close at full op temp vs cold setting.
If memory serves me correct, the Dexter manual states to torque the nut to XX ft*lb, then back off and set the runout. This is to ensure the grease seal on the back is properly seated on the spindle and may pull the cups in if they are not fully seated. This preload also sets the grease clearance between the inner races, the roller bearings and the outer races (cups).
For many many years growing up doing a front bearing job what seemed like every other weekend, we always set they by feel while rotating the hub by hand. Rotating by had was to ensure everything aligned properly and you did not miss something and have "grit" in the bearings. As stated, tighten down until it excessive drag is observed, then back off and align the retainer holes in the castles. NEW hubs do not have castles but some funky gold clip to retain the nut (NOT A FAN).Joseph
Tow Vehicle: 2024 GMC K3500 Denali Ultimate Diesel
Coach: 303RLS Delivered March 5, 2021
South of Houston Texas
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