What Are the Maintenance Techniques for Trailer Axles?
The trailer axle is used to carry huge loads. Therefore, you must take good care of them to avoid axle failure. When axle failure occurs due to improper maintenance, repairing the problem becomes a very troublesome task.
As such, it is a wise choice to maintain the axles regularly, or soon after the trailer has been used from a long trip. Failure to conduct proper maintenance can leave you with a trailer that won’t move. The axles are one of the few movable parts and thus, they require regular maintenance to keep you safe and mobile. HAWAY shared the following tips for maintaining trailer axles, hoping to help everyone.
Keep it clean
Always keep the movable parts of an axle free from dust, dirt, and debris. This can build up over time, even when the trailer isn’t in use. Spray forced water from a hose to reduce the chance of pebbles or dirt gathering under the trailer hitch or between the brake pads.
Repack the bearings
Remove the wheels from the trailer axle and take out the wheel hub to clean the bearings. This step is recommendable in every year or two, depending on the usage of the trailer. Make sure you clean the bearings with a solvent and then pack the bearings and the hub with grease. This ensures the smooth operation of your trailer axle by reducing friction between the moveable parts of the axle and metal wheels.
Grease the axle
Just like the bearings, the axles must also be lubricated during the maintenance period. This helps them to perform freely without any friction. Lubrication also increases the lifespan of a trailer.
The main reason behind servicing your trailer axles is to make them free from clutter built by moisture accumulation. The previously applied grease can become diluted and break down due to moisture build-up. Therefore, it makes sense to perform this simple maintenance periodically even if you don't use the trailer on a regular basis.
No matter what kind of trailer and trailer axle you buy, in order to keep the trailer axle in good condition, we must strictly follow these maintenance techniques. As an expert in researching trailer axles for many years, HAWAY can give you some professional advice to a certain extent.
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