How to change the bearings on your caravan - 133

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  • @paulgeorge7158
    @paulgeorge7158 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Good job guys , from a mechanics point of view when using new bearings you can give them a bit more preload as they will wear in a little👍

  • @discoveringwa2204
    @discoveringwa2204 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I always tighten them up a bit more to make sure everything beds in, I then back off the crown locking nut and give it a spin to check it. Nothing like a test run and check after its done. Good job. 👍👍

  • @ab7406
    @ab7406 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Say you will learn,
    Hopefully used a quality brand of bearings, more preload by shifter and turning hub to Bed in bearings, then back off to set preload by hand. Once split pin is in, can use shifter to slightly add more tension to castle nut, pin will bend slightly. Boat trailer bearing seals need to be greased on outer edge . Next time use normal trailer bearing seals for touring mileage.
    Suggest recheck bearings ,
    As said two clicks most on torque wrench.
    Brake adjustment up at this time and set all wheels same value

  • @andrewdyer2209
    @andrewdyer2209 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hey Chris. When using a torque wrench, do not take run ups like you did on those lug nuts. Just snug them up with a normal wrench and then using the torque wrench gently tighten until it clicks once. No more.
    Now for lug nuts, what you did will not really hurt (you've just over tightened them a bit and they can take it to a point), but take care with other fasteners that you don't overtighten them (that is why you are using one in the first place). For instance, if they were engine head bolts, it would likely be the cause of failure within a few hours of operation.

  • @martingeorge8026
    @martingeorge8026 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very educational doing wheel bearing and showing people how it done great job 👏

  • @darrenc4096
    @darrenc4096 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I would never have understood any of this without Jacks translation. Cheers little mate. 🍺

  • @Wildernessadventuresoz
    @Wildernessadventuresoz 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks again guys especially this sort of thing is really helpful to us mechanically challenged lol

  • @edwardstephens7643
    @edwardstephens7643 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job made it more understandable than the experts
    Thanks
    Ted

  • @alancolley9937
    @alancolley9937 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Honest true video. Thanks Wishing you happy travels

  • @bomber9983
    @bomber9983 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job guys easy to follow well done 👍

  • @caltravels9454
    @caltravels9454 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another hot tip worth mentioning, you always put the wheel nuts on with a torque wrench, just like you did, I often see people use the impact driver, it is fine to take them off, but never to put them on, you will strip the threads, as tempting as it is, don't do it. Also with caps, take your time and tap em in gently, they are easily dented if you go too hard and then they just look like crap.

  • @ouroz_adventures
    @ouroz_adventures 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Gr8 informative EP guys … 🤙

  • @peterbrewer1812
    @peterbrewer1812 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That oil, dust seal goes in the back of the hub before you put it on because you dont know if it sealed in the hub

  • @DavoHJ308
    @DavoHJ308 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The bearing pre-load was a bit light on. Tighten down tight as possible while turning hub over, then back off until loose, turn down until nut touches the bearing again and tighten 1 flat tighter. Never loosen off to fit split pin, always turn next castle nut groove tighter. Otherwise perfect

  • @shanemathyi1224
    @shanemathyi1224 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great episode. but must say more pre load with spanner or socket bring up tight , back off then snug tight back off for crown nut alignment. the grease can give you wrong torque. All in all done well big fella. ( sorry in the maintenance game but< i know your only doing bearing but I'd be checking studs and brakes

  • @gordonw7057
    @gordonw7057 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job, well done.

  • @rossbeck1595
    @rossbeck1595 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Best thing for installing new cups / cones is an old one, but put a narrow cut through it with a cutting disc on angle grinder so you can get out easily

  • @malcolmmildren2924
    @malcolmmildren2924 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for another great video to watch . It's also a good time to check the brake shoes as well. Travel Safe and Enjoy 👍🏼🇦🇺

  • @dagsbouch
    @dagsbouch 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good job big fella, the car sounds awesome by the way.

  • @michaelcameron8904
    @michaelcameron8904 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice one guys. I can relate to the nursing roll. Love the vids. Bravo from Victoria Australia

  • @sp2074
    @sp2074 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Good practice to lubricate the seal journal surface too.
    If you have access to a freezer you can put the outer races in the freezer and it will assist with the interference fit and do away with excessive tapping with a punch.
    They say a little bit of grease is good so more must be better! Wrong. One of the biggest failures of bearings is over lubricating as it can increase friction and generate heat.

  • @simoncotterill7274
    @simoncotterill7274 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video!

  • @wazheamadman6086
    @wazheamadman6086 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Shouldn’t have grease between the stub axel and where the bearing seats on it as this is a non moving section and if it’s lubricated and bearing isn’t pre loaded correctly can promote the whole bearing spinning on the stub axel. But good job mate.

  • @snuffyupagus2216
    @snuffyupagus2216 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great demo thanks. Makes me wonder why they don't just add grease nipples though. I mean you'd still pack the bearing although it'd help with the gap loading part.

  • @roypowell3450
    @roypowell3450 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very interesting, we like how Jack was keeping the kids up to date as Chris was speaking😚. Now you got me in trouble Sian when you were greasing the hub, I was going to say something when you said "don't get dirty" Hmmm!. Cheryl thinks she could do this job with her eyes closed now, not just greasing the hub😮. Anyway will be in touch looking forward to the Brissy tour...Take care.x

  • @nzmarkb8713
    @nzmarkb8713 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Use your old outer race to drive the new ones home, that way you aren’t hitting your new bearing with a hammer or punch
    Avoid getting that break cleaner all over your hands, it’s not good for you

  • @helentaz
    @helentaz 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Interesting video. I hate wheels though as when we bought our new caravan they hadn’t tightened the wheel nuts and the wheel flew off whilst travelling!!! It was very scary, we now check the wheel nuts before every journey!!

  • @terrysmith1307
    @terrysmith1307 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    From experience it is called a castle nut as per the look of it the battlements on a castle

  • @garthnewitt894
    @garthnewitt894 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Crickey, can't believe u got this far without knowing, this basic mechanical Trailer wheel knowledge. Should always travel with at least 1 spare set of bearings and seats pre greased and sealed in a vacuum bag ready to go, can even be the best of the last batch you replaced if used van or trailer, to get out of a pinch. Otherwise was good vid. Would advice to wear at least shoes when removing tyres, had a lovely big toe nail removal once when taking tyre off to change over. Was not fun for some weeks after that.

  • @seanchristie7150
    @seanchristie7150 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    great episode, also make sure that you don't spill any grease on the the inside of the brake drum, they tend to not stop so well

  • @kman6482
    @kman6482 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Keep in mind the caravan brakes will disperse a little heat before you do the feel test.

  • @peterbrewer1812
    @peterbrewer1812 ปีที่แล้ว

    should be using a BRASS punch to replace the cones

  • @onlyleavingfootprints
    @onlyleavingfootprints 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Castellated Nut or Castle Nut

  • @treeman3663
    @treeman3663 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    In your last video like the way your teaching your son how to be a fire bug nice and early

  • @ourredaustralia3557
    @ourredaustralia3557 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You have the bearing and a bearing race and the bearings need more preload that’s how tight you do up the castle nut

  • @hermanspits9588
    @hermanspits9588 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Chris, Great job walking through the procedure in changing the bearings, after watching your video l changed my bearings out, came a treat thanks. Also what tyres are you running on the Patrol do you find they hold out ok.🙂

    • @BigOzExplorers
      @BigOzExplorers  ปีที่แล้ว

      That’s awesome Herman! Well done on becoming a mechanic like Chris did 😉 we are currently running Yokohama G016 XAT Geolanders in 295/70/18. They’ve been really good! They with stood a variety of tracks and worn well ☺️

  • @kiaorable
    @kiaorable 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is it called the hub nut? Enjoyed this video. Cheers Judy

  • @scottmathew3919
    @scottmathew3919 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What torque do you tighten your van wheel nuts up to?

  • @paulhardie9450
    @paulhardie9450 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I see ya got a happy ending after greasing that shaft and tightening ya nut Nurse style 🤪🤪 The Barefoot Mechanic lol Back to reality tho good effort showing people how they can do preventive maintenance to there Vans 👍

  • @berko79
    @berko79 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sorry all BerKo lotto had to be cancelled today 🤣 . Had a work dinner and am now catching up. Great Vid!

    • @BigOzExplorers
      @BigOzExplorers  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      😂😂

    • @BigOzExplorers
      @BigOzExplorers  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You had us all guessing too lol 😝

    • @berko79
      @berko79 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      haha ooops. Wouldnt be berkolotto if you knew when i was going to show up would it :P

  • @keithchad661
    @keithchad661 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    good video . my be gloves and shoes next time lol

  • @geraldinefinn1145
    @geraldinefinn1145 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where are your safety boots Chris? 🤔 otherwise good job 🤣👍

  • @johnjackman7622
    @johnjackman7622 ปีที่แล้ว

    Those bearings fit like a finger in a bum. 😂😂

  • @GerardHand
    @GerardHand 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    castle nut.

  • @Aphony66
    @Aphony66 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Stopped at 17:15 Answer: Castellated Nut

  • @clintrobey3765
    @clintrobey3765 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Crown nut

  • @timbroadbent5286
    @timbroadbent5286 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    😐🤨🤷‍♂️😉 don’t know where I’ll go here 👍 yeh good job but I’ll pass on this episode 😏 ( Diesel Mechanic 👨‍🔧) 😉😎👍