Hyster H3.00DX:
Wheels falling off

My users would occasionally experience one of their rear wheels falling off. Not always the case of loose wheel nuts but damaged bearings.
Anyone experience the same? I don't really know the cause(s).
Our initial response would be it was due to users abusing the forklift by driving over kerbs or bumps. But I somehow feel it may not always be the case.

Anyone with advise or experiences to share?
  • Posted 2 Aug 2006 17:32
  • Discussion started by chewingyu
  • Singapore, Singapore
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too much grease? never heard that one
  • Posted 26 Apr 2008 09:57
  • Reply by proshadetree
  • Tennessee, United States
Hyster trucks have a little lip on the rear axle that if you don't get it over it well chew the bearings and axle up.
  • Posted 25 Apr 2008 22:50
  • Reply by David
  • Indiana, United States
hi guys
the steer axle set up in this truck is too light for 3 ton useage. hyster advise more frequent inspection required. but they say that on most of there common failures
regards
kevin
  • Posted 22 Aug 2006 03:47
  • Reply by kevin_k
  • dumfriesshire, United Kingdom
I tend to see more bearing failures on cushion tire trucks.
The 'suspension' provided by the pnuematic tires saves the bearings from much of the shock-loading.

There are many installation problems that can cause premature bearing failure;
too loose
too tight
spindle damage
not enough grease
too much grease
wrong grease
etc...

I believe in installing the bearings a little on the tight side. My logic being that the wheels never do more than about 20-30 rpm, so heat is not much of a factor, and it will help prevent brinelling by distributing the load around the entire race.

I have better luck with moly-h lube as opposed to ep2.

When you examine the failed bearings, what do you see? Is the grease burnt? (ie. stinky) Race failure or roller?
  • Posted 4 Aug 2006 01:33
  • Reply by mike_n
  • Alberta, Canada

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