How to remove the hubcap

[JeffB-FRF]

Silly Question

How does one remove the hubcap? I notice is spins a bit. I have not figured out how to pull it off. I do okay with child protective caps.

 

[JeffB-FRF]

well that was not the picture I said to post

 

[JeffB-FRF]

This should be the right picture

 

[rmthelen]

It has a flange on the backside that holds it in place. To remove, you need to remove the wheel.

 

[JeffB-FRF]

LOL that is backwards. Usually you remove the hubcap and then the wheel.

 

[rmthelen]

I agree, this is an unusual application. After you remove the wheel, you push the cap through from the front. Once you forget to put the cap in the wheel a few times before you reinstall the wheel, you remember the sequence much easier.....

 

[Texan-MOC]

I agree, this is an unusual application. After you remove the wheel, you push the cap through from the front. Once you forget to put the cap in the wheel a few times before you reinstall the wheel, you remember the sequence much easier.....

Been there-Done that

 

[dieselguy]

These are not hubcaps ... they are center caps ... most all aluminum wheels with the chrome center caps are equipped this way. The center cap goes on before you mount the wheel to the brake hub like has been explained. My boat wheels are the same configuration.

 

[1retired06]

These are not hubcaps ... they are center caps ... most all aluminum wheels with the chrome center caps are equipped this way. The center cap goes on before you mount the wheel to the brake hub like has been explained. My boat wheels are the same configuration.

Exactly, and same on our boat trailer as well. Welcome

 

[JeffB-FRF]

APDIO thanks

 

[Ram Montana High Country]

Ok - since we’re discussing caps - the cap has a removable plug and I noticed the wheel bearing has a removable plug - does that mean I have wet bearings on my ‘17 305RL? Only had the rig 7 months and it been to the dealer more that camp grounds ... some of them my fault so the dealer said.

And what is APDIO?

 

[jcurtis934]

Yes, ram high country, you have easy lube hubs.

 

[WeBeFulltime-MOC]

Yes, ram high country, you have easy lube hubs.

But you do not have wet bearings. They are not same as easy lube.

 

[Ram Montana High Country]

Appreciate the input

 

[MASTERDRAGO-5TH]

But you do not have wet bearings. They are not same as easy lube.

Sure wish mine came with wet bearings. Works fantastic on our boat trailer. Thanks to the OP for asking that question. I too, was wondering how the h*** that danged cap came off. I guess I'll have to take the tire off to simply find out what kind of bearings I have??

 

[WDH-MOC]

Rattle

I have a chatter when I move forward or back at slow speed much like a rock in a hubcap
Have you experienced this
No visible signs of defects in axle or wheel

 

[WDH-MOC]

Plug

Does the black plug in the center of the hub cap come of with a screwdriver

 

[Monte421]

Yup just pops out, pry lightly the metal cap is thin.

 

[RMcNeal]

And be careful with prying it out. Sometimes they come out when you don't want them to. I lost 2 on the road somewhere and that little plastic cap cost me $24 for 4 of them.
Since I don't use the easy lube, I put a dab of gorilla glue in a couple of spots on the edge of them to keep them from coming out again.

 

[bobbecky]

I have a chatter when I move forward or back at slow speed much like a rock in a hubcap
Have you experienced this
No visible signs of defects in axle or wheel

You don't show what rig you have, but I'm just guessing your rig has drum brakes. I would be pulling those drums off to check the brakes. It's possible that you may have brake parts floating around inside one of your drums. Several years ago while doing a brake inspection/bearing pack I found one of the brake assemblies had totally failed and the adjuster screw parts along with a couple other parts had been completely ground up inside the drum, and I had no indication the there was a problem with the brakes. I have since read of others that have had similar experiences. This is a photo of the brake backing plate assembly, or all that was left of it.