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Front axle hubs

Our 1998 u295 has oilbath hubs  Does anyone have preference grease vs oil  Would think oil hubs need to roll more often when being stored
Leonard and Sherry Casteen                             
1998 u295 36'   
Build # 5257                     
2001 Jeep Cherokee                                             
Springdale SC                                       
Australian Labradoodle    Ginny

Re: Front axle hubs

Reply #1 –
Quote from: Leonard –
Our 1998 u295 has oilbath hubs  Does anyone have preference grease vs oil  Would think oil hubs need to roll more often when being stored
The design is for heavy oil.  75-90 or 85-140 is commonly used.

Dan - Full timing since 2009
2003 U320 40' Tag 2 slide

Re: Front axle hubs

Reply #2 –
I run a Semi Fluid Grease #4 in my front hubs. It is a synthetic tacky, flow able grease. Available from many sources on the inter web. Designed specifically for non drive type hubs.
Bruce, Linda, and Macy
Zoey RIP 1/20/19
1999 U295 40' build #5400
2017 silver Jeep Wrangler, 1260 watts of solar on top
Moving around the country

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Reply #3 –
Thanks I propably need oil sample before I need to add
Leonard and Sherry Casteen                             
1998 u295 36'   
Build # 5257                     
2001 Jeep Cherokee                                             
Springdale SC                                       
Australian Labradoodle    Ginny

Re: Front axle hubs

Reply #4 –
Not sure what you mean by "oil sample",if your not sure how long the oil has been in there,change it with new oil,get new sight glass and gasket s and go for it,if you see any shiney metal particles better get new bearing.
96 U270 BUILD 4810
85 380SL
Drummonds TN.

Re: Front axle hubs

Reply #5 –
Agreed.  There is a surprisingly small amount of gear oil in both the steer and tag hubs.  I followed Brett Wolfe's advice and pumped out what I could and filled them back up with new synthetic gear oil (same as I used in the rear end).  I wouldn't even encourage you to replace the sight glass or gasket unless the existing was damaged or leaking.  I used a Slippery Pete gear oil pump to pump the old out and the new in and it worked great.  Let it sit overnight and check it again because the gear oil takes some time to settle.
George Mann
2002 U320 #5934
2017 Rubicon
2013 BMW GS
Waterford MI

Re: Front axle hubs

Reply #6 –
Previous owner had front bearings serviced during break service  4000 miles ago  I'm not sure if lube is synthetic or conventional So if I need to add small amount I would like to know that's all
Leonard and Sherry Casteen                             
1998 u295 36'   
Build # 5257                     
2001 Jeep Cherokee                                             
Springdale SC                                       
Australian Labradoodle    Ginny

Re: Front axle hubs

Reply #7 –
No problem mixing synthetic and conventional oil if that is your concern.
George Mann
2002 U320 #5934
2017 Rubicon
2013 BMW GS
Waterford MI

Re: Front axle hubs

Reply #8 –
Get a bottle of the Lucas hub oil,EZ pour top ,can be found at truck stops and tractor supply.
96 U270 BUILD 4810
85 380SL
Drummonds TN.

Re: Front axle hubs

Reply #9 –
Thanks
Leonard and Sherry Casteen                             
1998 u295 36'   
Build # 5257                     
2001 Jeep Cherokee                                             
Springdale SC                                       
Australian Labradoodle    Ginny

Re: Front axle hubs

Reply #10 –
Quote from: Leonard –
Previous owner had front bearings serviced during break service  4000 miles ago  I'm not sure if lube is synthetic or conventional So if I need to add small amount I would like to know that's all

Best advice is to buy one quart of synthetic 80/90 or 85/140 gear oil. Drain/suck out what is in there and change it out.  Not difficult, but coach must be level side to side and WAIT for oil level to equalize.  Do not overfill.  There is a "ring" on the clear plastic showing proper oil level. 

If the old oil in not clean, change it a couple of times.  If any metal it, have bearings serviced IMMEDIATELY.
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
Moderator, ForeForum 2001-
Moderator Diesel RV Club 2002-
Moderator, FMCA Forum 2009-2020
Chairman FMCA Technical Advisory Committee 2011-2020

Re: Front axle hubs

Reply #11 –
Thanks
Leonard and Sherry Casteen                             
1998 u295 36'   
Build # 5257                     
2001 Jeep Cherokee                                             
Springdale SC                                       
Australian Labradoodle    Ginny
 

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Reply #12 –
Stemco seal tool,551-5346.If you have the seal the tool part number is on the box.
96 U270 BUILD 4810
85 380SL
Drummonds TN.