How to Replace Bicycle Trailer Bearings
Remove the hitch pin from the 1/2 inch (12.7mm) axle bolt., Remove the wheel from the trailer. , Setting the retaining ring pliers to "external", remove the snap ring. , Using a mallet or other heavy tool, tap out the axle bolt., Remove washers and...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Remove the hitch pin from the 1/2 inch (12.7mm) axle bolt.
If wheel is asymmetrical, note carefully which side the bolt head goes into.
On this trailer, the bolt head goes on the flatter side of the wheel. ,, See "Tips" for ideas on how to go about doing this. ,,, This model uses US standard 1/2" (12.7mm) ID, 1-1/8" (28.5mm) OD radial bearing assemblies. , If you have a socket the same size as the outer diameter of the bearing, and a mallet, then position the socket onto the bearing and tap firmly with the mallet until it's seated.
Otherwise use whatever you have. ,,, You may need to push it firmly onto the shaft using a screwdriver or other tool until it snaps into the groove. , Adding some lubricant will save you from having to do this again soon. ,, -
Step 2: Remove the wheel from the trailer.
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Step 3: Setting the retaining ring pliers to "external"
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Step 4: remove the snap ring.
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Step 5: Using a mallet or other heavy tool
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Step 6: tap out the axle bolt.
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Step 7: Remove washers and set them aside where they won't get lost.
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Step 8: Pry or push out the old bearing.
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Step 9: Clean any goop out of the wheel using a small screwdriver
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Step 10: solvents
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Step 11: or whatever you have.
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Step 12: Repeat the previous two steps on the other side
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Step 13: assuming there are bearing assemblies on each side of the wheel.
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Step 14: Buy new bearings.
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Step 15: Insert the new bearings into each side of the wheel.
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Step 16: Reinsert the axle bolt into the wheel assembly.
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Step 17: Replace the washers in the same order they were removed.
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Step 18: Seat the snap ring.
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Step 19: Lubricate it.
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Step 20: Put the wheel assembly back into the trailer.
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Step 21: Secure the axle with its hitch pin.
Detailed Guide
If wheel is asymmetrical, note carefully which side the bolt head goes into.
On this trailer, the bolt head goes on the flatter side of the wheel. ,, See "Tips" for ideas on how to go about doing this. ,,, This model uses US standard 1/2" (12.7mm) ID, 1-1/8" (28.5mm) OD radial bearing assemblies. , If you have a socket the same size as the outer diameter of the bearing, and a mallet, then position the socket onto the bearing and tap firmly with the mallet until it's seated.
Otherwise use whatever you have. ,,, You may need to push it firmly onto the shaft using a screwdriver or other tool until it snaps into the groove. , Adding some lubricant will save you from having to do this again soon. ,,
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