Spindle Sleeve

[Mike2718]

I need to help my nephew replace the spindle sleeves on his trailer. It is a 2003 Marine Master trailer. It uses grease and not oil so I understand we don't have to replace the O-ring under the sleeve but do we need to apply adhesive before installing the new sleeves. If we need to, which adhesive to we need to use? Thanks

[Bob G.]

I use Permatex Red High Temp RTV for the SS wear ring, inner seal and the bearing protector.

[Mike2718]

Thanks Bob. I have done countless bearing jobs but have never done a sleeve replacement, so I have a couple of other questions. Do you just put a bunch of sealant on the spindle and install the sleeve or do you wait a little bit for the sealant to set up before installing the sleeve? Thanks again for the help.

[Bob G.]

I just put a small amount of sealant on the spindle and install the wear ring right away.

[electritek]

If the sleeve fit on the spindle fit is machined for an O ring, replace it.

[ourflat]

If the sleeve fit on the spindle fit is machined for an O ring, replace it.

Yep, but use red High Temp RTV from auto parts store to seal the deal. Apply the RTV over around the new o ring and wipe excess off once wear ring is seated. Seat wear ring with old wheel bearing.

Frank

[Bob G.]

Overkill for installing a wear ring but I can get it on straight with one smack of the dead blow hammer.

[ourflat]

Overkill for installing a wear ring but I can get it on straight with one smack of the dead blow hammer.

Nice, I’m glad this doesn’t need to be done very often...

[DABS]

Not all spindles are manufactured with the o-ring groove. Red RTV is preferred in either case. If you do not have a groove, use it anyway to keep extra protection from the rear. You can also use the old inner bearing as a simple driver. It was made to fit the spindle.