Don't put the felt pads on either side in the solvent. Wipe them off with a paper towel, then apply a thin coating of grease to them before installing. Wipe all parts off before putting in solvent, it will keep your solvent cleaner. I recommend cleaning the bearings first while the solvent is cleanest. Tighten the axle nut to specified torque value (in maint. manual) first to completely seat the wheel, then back off until tire will spin with not too much rotation but has no side-to-side play. To break the bead on the tire, cut a piece of plywood in the shape of a donut that will cover the tire, but will allow the rim to fit through the hole in the plywood. Place tire on floor, donut on top, then stand on the plywood and do the hulu. Don't forget the hand motions. It will come right off without damaging the wheel. Thanks for the video.

Excellent instructional video to help pilot-owners better understand some of the basic preventative maintenance items that they can legally do on their own, so that they can save a bit of labor cost and better understand their aircraft. Thank you for taking the time to produce this!

Nice video. Always deflate tire prior to removing axle nut just in case any of the bolts are weak. More important on high pressure tires but if you routinely do it you won't make a mistake with low or high pressure. After initial inflation remove valve stem to allow inner tube to readjust itself in case of twist. Be careful with the brake line, the way you are twisting it when cleaning you can possibly cause a fatigue fracture.

Overall, a well done basic instructional video for the owner/operator. A few details: For safety, pull the valve core to deflate the tie before removing the axle nut. I recommend strongly against the use of a tire iron to break the bead. It will cause damage and induce cracks the aluminum alloy rim. Use care when joining the wheel halves that you don't pinch the tube. Check with your A&P about the correct brake caliper bolts. -some random IA

Still good info. did it today. Thanks a ton Neal se fla

Great video, changing my tires this weekend after the annual inspection and good thing I watched this. Hadn't heard of tire talc before, and haven't done a tube tire before.

I know this video is old but I am saving it for my airframe Practical, thank you!

Thanks for posting.

I like your format. Hoped to see you balance the wheel.

Great video!

Nice video, thanks for your help

¡Thank you so much this has been very helpful!

Great video.👍👍👍👍

where's the faa approved maintenance manual?

wheel balance?

I liked the video. Have to change my first flat this weekend. When I did a brake job on my truck a while back, my mechanic brother told me to pack the bearings with black moly grease. Is that what I should use for the plane bearings? I also have all-purpose grease in case. Thanks.

No safety wire?, what about star washers between flat washer and bolt head?

I like your work Eric. Where is your shop

GREAT VIDEO and work! Thank you. Question to all: is the snap ring one-sided? I saw Eric flip it at 7:57 while reinstalling? I have had issues with them popping out of airplanes after wheel bearings were done. I'm not an A&P, just a pilot. : )

I grew up when tubed tires were common. I was taught to inflate the tires and deflate the tires sever times. Why??? Because that was the way to get any wrinkles out of the inner tube. Are aircraft tires so small that this procedure is no longer necessary? When I change my C-182 tires, I always inflate the tire, bounce it up & down on the floor sever times, then deflate the tire, and repeat the process. I have never had a an inner tube with a fold in it. Has this procedure fallen by the wayside?

Most bearings have a caution against using compressed air to dry/spin them....

Should you deflate tire before removing axle nut?

How much psi Air

It’s a good idea to apply a water/soap solution to the valve after inflation to make sure the valve isn’t leaking.

just lost $200 while watching this video

This video should be removed. The instructions are totally incorrect. Every time there is learning point such as how to replace the cotter pin he jumps to a blur-screen, he does the same thing for inserting the inner tube. Yes, there are tricks, simple ones but tricks nonetheless. Find another video.

Glad to hear you found my videos helpful, please pass the work. Let me know if you would like to see specific topics covered. Blue Skies!