Need advise on how to access Dexter Ez Lube bearing

[murry135]

I want to access the EZ Lube zerk on my 2012BH. I thought the center of the wheel cover comes off however I can't mine off. Any ideas or tricks to remove center cover without having to remove the whole wheel.

 

[jnbhobe]

I want to access the EZ Lube zerk on my 2012BH. I thought the center of the wheel cover comes off however I can't mine off. Any ideas or tricks to remove center cover without having to remove the whole wheel.

I for one won't use the EZ lube, The covers do come off but it is hard, spray some WD-40 on the chrome cap and try it that way. Then there is a little rubber cover on the bearing cap to pry out, that might be a pain because of the location. Make sure you have the wheel turning when you are pumping grease in so you don't blow out the seal. If you do then you will have your work cut out for your self.

 

[Willym]

My hub caps will only come off through the back of the wheel, i.e. I have to remove the wheel to get to the bearing. You may have the same arrangement. I agree with jnphobe on using the EZube facility.

 

[TedS]

Looks like on mine there is a cap in the center that can be popped out. Like a spring fingered closeout cap.

 

[murry135]

Hey thanks for the advice. Looks like I will have to pull the wheel which would be easier than damaging the cover and having to locate a replacement. Impact guns will make easy do of this project along with my level up system by Lippert.