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Thanks Valence! Good gouge there. Much appreciated. I will definitely pull the hubs all the way apart this Fall, and replace all seals and gaskets as a matter of precaution. She shouldn't need anything after that for a long time. Very solid trailer. I am still tickled at the quality and...

DP, No I did not have a socket large enough. 1.5" is the biggest I have on hand. I'd hoped to be able to do more, but even so as you note I did open up each hub and inspect visually and with my ears. Both sounded fine, with grease still present, and I squirted some more Lucas green n tacky in...

Thanks McGuyver, I'll see how one goes tearing it all apart and maybe try just removing the wheel and hub as a unit the second one. BDGR

Thanks hndrsonj, this TM looks to be the one I need https://www.steelsoldiers.com/upload/M37/TM9-2320-212-20_M37_M43_M201_manuals.pdf I feel better having some guidance. Will try to tear into it tomorrow. Bulldogger

And while we’re at it, is it possible to just remove the center cap and inspect and repack the bearing without removing the tire? Thanks Bdgr

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I have a 1962 M101 and need to inspect and repack the wheel bearings. The available TMs here and elsewhere online are for the later models that use the simple bearing cup grease cap, not unlike the modern M116's or what have you. The older model has a 6 bolt cap in the middle of the spindle...