Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×
 

Go Back   Montana Owners Club - Keystone Montana 5th Wheel Forum > GENERAL DISCUSSIONS > General Discussions about our Montanas
Click Here to Login

Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
 
Old 03-19-2012, 06:17 AM   #1
Jim n Vicki
Montana Fan
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Benicia
Posts: 141
M.O.C. #9161
dust cover

Can anyone tell me how to remove the cover off the wheel bearings?
 
Jim n Vicki is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-19-2012, 06:21 AM   #2
dieselguy
Montana Master
 
dieselguy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Haysville
Posts: 4,261
M.O.C. #3085
While rotating the brake drum, lightly tap downward toward the outer end the cap with a rubber hammer or a use a piece of wood as a cushion with a steel hammer. It should pop right off as it's just pressed into the wheel hub.
dieselguy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-19-2012, 09:01 AM   #3
1retired06
Montana Master
 
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Lake Gaston
Posts: 8,773
M.O.C. #12156
If that does not work, use a fine flat blade screwdriver and drive in between the hub and the dustcover and wedge it out. Can be pretty tight, the first time.
__________________
Mike and Lorraine
2002 3655 FL, 2005 3650RK
2010 3665RE, 2015 3910FB
F350 crew cab dually 6.7
1retired06 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-19-2012, 03:22 PM   #4
Art-n-Marge
Montana Master
 
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Murrieta
Posts: 5,816
M.O.C. #9257
Send a message via MSN to Art-n-Marge Send a message via Yahoo to Art-n-Marge
I have the EZ-Lube hubs. If that's what you have, to remove the shiny cover, you jack up trailer and remove the wheel, then it should come off since the wheel is what holds it in place.

As for the bearing dust cover, I find it easier to use 1retired06's method and as you wedge it out using a screwdriver make sure you use slight pressure all around the cover and do not force it off at the same point so it comes off easily and evenly - the dust cover should be removed in an outward manner, do not push in toward the hub. The cover is held on by friction and you are trying to separate the cover from the hub in such a way not to compromise the round shape and pressure it uses to stay in place.

Like dieselguy suggests, when working with this cover, do not use metal hammers. A rubber mallet works great to put it back in place. You gently hammer around the round edges to get it back into place with the rubber mallet (I've seen some people use wood but be careful if the edges are squared off). Be careful though, because wailing away on the cover even with a rubber mallet could still dent the cover and this is what you are trying to avoid.

Even using the best procedure, I have lost one dust cover on a prior trailer's tandem wheel when I ran over some road debris (the other wheel's cover was fine). It took me several days to find a replacement because you have to know the exact size. Too bad they sold it in a pair. Now I have an extra (I haven't checked but it probably doesn't fit on the Monty).

I hope I'm remembering correctly. I still some months away from needing to repack the bearings. Then, it will come back to me.
Art-n-Marge is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-19-2012, 03:41 PM   #5
jkpruitt
Established Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Brentwood
Posts: 43
M.O.C. #12232
Wrap it with electrical tape, grab it with a pair of channel lock plyers, and start rocking it up and down. You can rotate the plyers to rock in all four directions.
jkpruitt is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Another bites the dust mlh Sitting around the Campfire 12 06-16-2016 11:04 AM
Vegas dust Exnavydiver Repairs & Service 1 03-25-2014 04:11 AM
**Another One Bites The Dust!** Bill-N-Donna Maintenance 7 09-25-2011 02:34 PM
Dust If You Must Wifeofdano Sitting around the Campfire 5 07-20-2009 04:50 PM
Dust, Dust, Dust! Driftwoodgal House Keeping 5 08-21-2008 05:47 PM

» Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by

Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v3.2.3
Disclaimer:

This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by Montana RV, Keystone RV Company or any of its affiliates. This is an independent, unofficial site.


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 01:04 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.9
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.