How to tell if your pallet jack load wheels need replacing
Here are 5 situations that indicate when to change pallet jack load wheels:
- When the pallet jack load wheels are damaged
- When the load wheels are rusted - how to replace rusted pallet jack load wheels
- The wheel starts to leave marks that it hadn’t before
- The pallet jack wheels doesn’t roll smoothly or at all
- The load/steer wheels are worn down to ¼”
How to change pallet jack wheels: step-by-step
It's easier than you might think!
Tools Needed
- ¾” wrench
- ⅜” allen wrench
- ½” pin punch
- hammer
How to remove the load wheels on a pallet truck
Steps to remove worn pallet truck load wheels:
- Raise forks to full lift height.
- Turn the jack upside down. Here is a video that shows you how to safely turn the jack.
- Remove the load wheel axle fastener using two 3/4" wrenches (LCU) or a 3/8" Allen wrench (CF).
- Slide the load wheel axle out. When removing a badly rusted or damaged axle use a 1/2" pin punch and hammer to drive the axle out.
- Always replace BOTH wheels
How to install pallet jack load wheels
Here are the last steps in how to replace load wheels on a pallet jack:
- Install sleeve into load wheel bearing and position washers on sleeve - one on each side of the wheel.
- Place the load wheel, sleeve, and washers inside the bracket assembly in line with holes in the bracket with sleeve.
- Insert axle through bracket, securing load wheel. Install the lock nut and tighten. Same on the other fork.
That's it! You can also watch our step-by-step video on how to replace the load wheels.
Need to order new load wheels? We have a wide selection of different material wheels for most brands of pallet jacks.
And if you need new steer wheels too, order the pallet jack wheel repair kit:
you get the high quality wheels, and the hardware - axles, washers, etc. - comes for free.
We recommend to have an extra kit on hand to avoid costly downtime.
