HOW I GREASE RANGERTRAIL TRAILER HUBS 
                      by Ray Weiser*

         (Be careful and Follow the Steps Completely 
     After Reading Directions If You Try To Use My Method.)

 Tools and Supplies Needed for the Job 
 (Job takes 2-3 hours)(Recommended Once a Year
 or 10,000 mi)

-large spindle-head ratchet and 13/16 socket
 with special security nut removal hardware if have
 installed on  wheels*
-medium flat screwdriver
-regular metal head hammer
-paper toweling for cleaning
-grease gun with lubrimatic brand trailer grease and 
 special spindle fitting (Get short 4-6" straight 
 spindle fitting available at Western Auto for about
 $4 to 6.00 --(need sturdy one as small cheap one
 that cost more from boat dealer will bend when used) 
-rubber hammer
-black (silicone) gasket sealer
-anti-seize lubricant
-torque wrench
-throw away gloves
-wire brush
-brake cleaner spray
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 1. Place jack under axle.
 2. Place blocks under axle.
 3. Place blocks around the trailer wheel opposite 
    the one on     which you will start working.
4. Loosen and remove security nut from wheel if you
    have one (Available at auto stores.)*Special 
    hardware of 13/16 socket, security nut removal
    key and small piece of dowell to fit in socket
     cut to size). 
5. Loosen the rest of wheel nuts slightly.  Jack up
    wheel until it clears floor and
6. Immediately place more blocks under axle until 
   you can make it snug.
7. Remove wheel nuts and wheel.
8. Take medium' flat screwdriver and angle it toward
    you in the seam of grease cap.  And gently strike
    seam of grease cap with the screwdriver by using
    the side of regular hammer as the force.
    Rotate hub to even up increasing gap in grease 
    cap as remove it.
9. Clean grease hub of grease and old black gasket
   sealer.  (Use the wire brush if necessary.)
   Wipe inside of axle as to remove some
   of extra grease for now.
10.Place grease gun fitting firmly and straight  
   (no angle) to tiny (minisculel) hole in spindle.
   Slowly force grease (Lubrimatic trailer wheel 
   grease is good) into spindle until it is forced
    back out through outer circumference of inside
    of axle.  Keep pumping slowly until grease 
    looks clean. Spin hub when grease gun locks up as
    this will alow more grease into the spindle.
11.Clean extra grease from inside of axle.
12.Replace grease cap (leave small gap about an 
   eighth of an inch or so by tapping gently with
   rubber hammer until get the cap to evenly start
   to seat into axle.
13.Just before the grease cap is completely 
   installed (leave about an eighth of an inch 
   or so gap) run a bead of black gasket sealer into
   the gap and make sure it is rubbed into the void.
   Then finish tapping the grease cap into the axle.
13b.Spray the brake disk with brake cleaner spray.
14.Replace the wheel and put some anti-seize lubricant
   on the threads.
   Then hand thread on the wheel nuts and firm up 
   somewhat with the ratchet and socket.
15.Pull the blocks out from under the axle and let 
   the jack down.
16.Complete tightening the wheel nuts to 90-95 
   foot-lbs including the security nut. 
17.Put blocks around completed wheel and repeat steps
   above on opposite wheel.

  *The author takes no responsibility for anyone
   using the my directions on the wrong trailer 
   (check with your dealer) or by not properly following my    personal directions or for any accidents that may happen
   because of not taking the proper precautions. 
   The reader assumes all risks and the author does
   not take responsiblity for missing steps in 
   directions, etc.