Tie Down Super Lube Hubs User Manual

Hubs and Spindles

Owner’s Manual

Super Lube Wheel Hub/Spindle Operating Instructions

Simple is best. Especially when it comes to wheel bearing maintenance. That’s why
Tie Down introduced Super Lube, the hub bearing lubrication system that provides
continuous protection with a fast and easy maintenance program.

Attach a conventional grease gun to the grease fitting. As new grease is pumped into
the system, the old grease is forced out of the bearings and into the dust cap
reservoir. Remove all excess grease from the dust cap reservoir, replace the
rubber expansion access cap and repacking is completed, with out the expense
of a service center.

Your trailer is equipped with Tie Down Engineerings wheel hubs/spindles. The hubs
are pre-greased with Lucas “Red n‘ Tacky” grease and assembled at the factory. The
hubs should not require any initial adjustments. The hub uses tapered roller bearing
cones and cups. This configuration requires a minimal amount of end play that is
provided at the time of assembly. Use Lucas “Red n’ Tacky” grease or a quality
lithium based marine grease.

“Spindle”

Rubber
Plug

New
Grease In

Old
Grease
Out

In

Out

Hub Grease
Manufactured
by:

Super Lube “Spindle” Lubrication

1. Remove the rubber plug from the grease (hub) cap.

2. Use a standard grease gun onto the grease fitting located at the end of the
spindle, making sure the grease gun nozzle is engaged on the fitting tightly.

3. Pump grease into the fitting, while slowly turning the wheel. Grease will flow out
of the hub around the spindle.

4. When the grease appears to be the new clean grease, remove the grease gun
and wipe off any excess grease.

5. Replace the rubber plug in the cap.

Rubber
Plug

New
Grease In

Old
Grease
Out

Out

Hub Grease
Manufactured
by:

“Hub”

Super Lube “Hub” Lubrication

1. Remove the rubber plug from the grease (hub) cap.

2. Use a standard grease gun pressed onto the grease fitting located behind
wheel/hub, making sure the grease gun nozzle is engaged on the fitting tightly.

3. Pump grease into the fitting, while slowly turning the wheel. Grease will flow out
of the hub around the spindle.

4. When the grease appears to be the new clean grease, remove the grease gun
and wipe off any excess grease.

5. Replace the rubber plug in the cap.

Removal/Remounting for the Super Lube Hub

Removing the hub for inspection or maintenance should be done in a safe location
away from moving vehicles.

1. Elevate the trailer using the manufacturers instructions. Always use jack stands
or other solid supports. Do not depend on a jack to support the trailer. Block
wheels to keep trailer from rolling.

2. Remove the tire/wheel assembly.

3. Remove the grease cap from the hub by prying around the edge of the cap.

4. Remove the cotter pin if equipped or bend the locking tang washer to the
“free” position.

5. Remove the spindle nut in a counterclockwise direction and remove the
spindle washer.

6. Remove the hub from the spindle. Be careful not to allow bearings to fall out
of the hub.

7. Clean bearing and cup surfaces

8. To re-install, coat bearings with Lucas Oil grease before re-installing.

9. Install bearings and place hub on spindle in reverse order as listed above.
Rotate the hub while applying approximately 50 ft. lbs. of torque to the
spindle nut. This translates into a full hand pressure load with a 12” long
wrench. This “seats” the bearings.

10. Loosen the spindle nut to remove the torque applied. DO NOT ROTATE THE HUB.

11. Tighten the spindle nut until snug, backing off only enough to line up the
cotter pin with the hole in the spindle.

12. Bend the cotter pin into place

13. Replace grease/hub cap. Remove the Super Lube rubber plug.

14. LOAD HUB WITH LUCAS OIL GREASE USING THE INSTRUCTIONS

FOR ADDING OR CHANGING GREASE.

VERY IMPORTANT: RE-CHECK LUG NUTS AFTER 25 MILES OF USE.

Super Lube Hubs Are

Pre-greased With

Lucas “Red n’ Tacky” Grease

TIE DOWN ENGINEERING

255 Villanova Drive SW, Atlanta, GA 30336

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www.tiedown.com

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