proper dumb question but google isnt playing ball and a search on here pull up thousands of threads - so what grease do i use to assemble a pair of trailer hubs? I have a tub of CV grease, and im sure there is some moly grease somewhere? Help!

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moly grease

cheers Mr W.

Just to check, you rub grease into both rollers, a bit in the middle but not too much, then do the castle nut up hand tight plus a bit and then pin it?

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Do not use CV grease for wheel bearings as it is not designed to take the heat.

Quote "Do NOT use moly greases in wheel bearings or in the steering head bearings. Moly tends to change to stiff flaky bits if used in those roller bearing applications. As a general rule, do not use moly containing greases, oils, etc., at any place there is rotational speed differences, or in ball bearings, needle or roller bearings, and most sleeve bearings. Moly is GREAT for most SLIDING surfaces."

Normal HT grease is what you are after.

- Jim

Tighten the nut gently until there is no play (grab the wheel at 12 and 6 o'clock and feel for play) spin and repeat.

- Jim

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cheers Mr W.

Just to check, you rub grease into both rollers, a bit in the middle but not too much, then do the castle nut up hand tight plus a bit and then pin it?

These are dumb questions

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Originally posted by adithorp
The grease should take up about 1/3 - 1/2 the space around the bearing.

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If is a car trailer either lithium or molly grease.

For boat trailler use white waterproof grease.

its for a 750kg box trailer - and the cv grease (contains moly) is in already ah well. Can it be mixed, as i really didnt put much in? I can fill them up via the nipples. Dont think they will get too hot as it is only for light use and short distances, and the grease said up to 125 degrees.

Ive left the pins off so i can do the tightness correctly once its on its wheels, whats the odds on me forgetting them?!