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Northern Virginia
Here is a step by step 'how-to' for Lippert bearing repacking and drum brake adjustment. This is based on the Lippert Bearing Inspection and Maintenance manual and Brake Maintenance and Inspection Manual.
Figure 1-2 hours per wheel.
To get started, you'll need a set of seals (Lippert 122088- for 5200, 6k and 7k axles) I'd figure four cans of brake cleaner and 2-3 rolls of paper towels, a 16 oz tub of high quality lithium wheel bearing grease, as well as everything else in the picture
![IMG_2147.jpg IMG_2147.jpg](https://heartlandowners.org/data/attachments/20/20214-ca18553c5fe2f66f3632c7a6b9858af8.jpg)
A stool and a couple fury helpers is optional
![IMG_2143.jpg IMG_2143.jpg](https://heartlandowners.org/data/attachments/20/20215-ee585640db12d428c953392ee497b489.jpg)
Jack a wheel up under the axle
![IMG_2144.jpg IMG_2144.jpg](https://heartlandowners.org/data/attachments/20/20216-0071671629b9dcb17a6b25f18fad99b5.jpg)
and remove the wheel. Pry the dust cap loose. Push the tab down on the lock washer and remove the king nut, tab washer and bearing washer. Give the drum a couple pulls to help the outer bearing come out. Be careful not to let it drop. Wipe of excess grease and set in a cup of solvent.
![IMG_2148.jpg IMG_2148.jpg](https://heartlandowners.org/data/attachments/20/20218-5241be9d629beef2a48a780a15f85778.jpg)
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Now pull the drum off the spindle. Use a seal puller or channel locks remove the old seal being careful not to pry on the bearings. This was a little tricky and took a few minutes of prying and wiggling to get it off. Wipe the old grease off the bearings and place in a cup of solvent.
![IMG_2158.jpg IMG_2158.jpg](https://heartlandowners.org/data/attachments/20/20224-7a037da81890725811f5981c1f29ed6c.jpg)
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![IMG_2162.jpg IMG_2162.jpg](https://heartlandowners.org/data/attachments/20/20227-b76881154068f2feefb9f412ae6ce86c.jpg)
While the bearings are soaking, use brake cleaner and paper towels to remove all the old grease, brake dust and grime from the drum, bearing cups and dust cover. Try to keep any grease off the brake pad contact area of the drum. An old toothbrush is helpful.
![IMG_2163.jpg IMG_2163.jpg](https://heartlandowners.org/data/attachments/20/20228-91874b56bd4903feec7e7742dc66de45.jpg)
![IMG_2164.jpg IMG_2164.jpg](https://heartlandowners.org/data/attachments/20/20230-27284b1c4b9b2042aa74691d7897d456.jpg)
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Figure 1-2 hours per wheel.
To get started, you'll need a set of seals (Lippert 122088- for 5200, 6k and 7k axles) I'd figure four cans of brake cleaner and 2-3 rolls of paper towels, a 16 oz tub of high quality lithium wheel bearing grease, as well as everything else in the picture
![IMG_2147.jpg IMG_2147.jpg](https://heartlandowners.org/data/attachments/20/20214-ca18553c5fe2f66f3632c7a6b9858af8.jpg)
A stool and a couple fury helpers is optional
![IMG_2143.jpg IMG_2143.jpg](https://heartlandowners.org/data/attachments/20/20215-ee585640db12d428c953392ee497b489.jpg)
Jack a wheel up under the axle
![IMG_2144.jpg IMG_2144.jpg](https://heartlandowners.org/data/attachments/20/20216-0071671629b9dcb17a6b25f18fad99b5.jpg)
and remove the wheel. Pry the dust cap loose. Push the tab down on the lock washer and remove the king nut, tab washer and bearing washer. Give the drum a couple pulls to help the outer bearing come out. Be careful not to let it drop. Wipe of excess grease and set in a cup of solvent.
![IMG_2148.jpg IMG_2148.jpg](https://heartlandowners.org/data/attachments/20/20218-5241be9d629beef2a48a780a15f85778.jpg)
![IMG_2152.jpg IMG_2152.jpg](https://heartlandowners.org/data/attachments/20/20219-b935e2fd7bf6935d79eea3b3b18b4677.jpg)
![IMG_2149.jpg IMG_2149.jpg](https://heartlandowners.org/data/attachments/20/20220-2f24f12c819527057acb9b83054e9379.jpg)
![IMG_2153.jpg IMG_2153.jpg](https://heartlandowners.org/data/attachments/20/20221-199d0e9444f49a6bb9b09117c2d825a4.jpg)
![IMG_2154.jpg IMG_2154.jpg](https://heartlandowners.org/data/attachments/20/20222-ca705f63b6248754dcc3aec62977830f.jpg)
![IMG_2156.jpg IMG_2156.jpg](https://heartlandowners.org/data/attachments/20/20223-5e14c366c585333e6335eae61c27dff8.jpg)
![IMG_2157.jpg IMG_2157.jpg](https://heartlandowners.org/data/attachments/20/20217-1674350f26d0d5273471c872d3a9196e.jpg)
Now pull the drum off the spindle. Use a seal puller or channel locks remove the old seal being careful not to pry on the bearings. This was a little tricky and took a few minutes of prying and wiggling to get it off. Wipe the old grease off the bearings and place in a cup of solvent.
![IMG_2158.jpg IMG_2158.jpg](https://heartlandowners.org/data/attachments/20/20224-7a037da81890725811f5981c1f29ed6c.jpg)
![IMG_2159.jpg IMG_2159.jpg](https://heartlandowners.org/data/attachments/20/20225-d7f4d79bf65920be7576057455111027.jpg)
![IMG_2160.jpg IMG_2160.jpg](https://heartlandowners.org/data/attachments/20/20226-5e8cd20235d24db7788e139d0e35042d.jpg)
![IMG_2161.jpg IMG_2161.jpg](https://heartlandowners.org/data/attachments/20/20229-cb5140c5a5cfc01aceccd0052bc6ba8c.jpg)
![IMG_2162.jpg IMG_2162.jpg](https://heartlandowners.org/data/attachments/20/20227-b76881154068f2feefb9f412ae6ce86c.jpg)
While the bearings are soaking, use brake cleaner and paper towels to remove all the old grease, brake dust and grime from the drum, bearing cups and dust cover. Try to keep any grease off the brake pad contact area of the drum. An old toothbrush is helpful.
![IMG_2163.jpg IMG_2163.jpg](https://heartlandowners.org/data/attachments/20/20228-91874b56bd4903feec7e7742dc66de45.jpg)
![IMG_2164.jpg IMG_2164.jpg](https://heartlandowners.org/data/attachments/20/20230-27284b1c4b9b2042aa74691d7897d456.jpg)
![IMG_2165.jpg IMG_2165.jpg](https://heartlandowners.org/data/attachments/20/20231-0c007371995d5ef219a62742eb887f7f.jpg)
![IMG_2166.jpg IMG_2166.jpg](https://heartlandowners.org/data/attachments/20/20232-396d2a30f1e5e44cb10a5dba8ee32b3f.jpg)
![IMG_2167.jpg IMG_2167.jpg](https://heartlandowners.org/data/attachments/20/20233-2543721fe9ea96158318ca20210c5475.jpg)
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