veh-wheel-end-lubricant-inspection
Covers wheel-end maintenance and lubricant inspection procedures.
Install
mkdir -p .claude/skills/veh-wheel-end-lubricant-inspection && curl -L -o skill.zip "https://agentskills.codes/api/skills/download/14353" && unzip -o skill.zip -d .claude/skills/veh-wheel-end-lubricant-inspection && rm skill.zipInstalls to .claude/skills/veh-wheel-end-lubricant-inspection
Activation
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Use this skill for wheel-end maintenance and lubrication. Covers oil-bath vs grease packs, wheel-end loss issues, and inspection intervals.Key capabilities
- →Identify types of wheel-end designs
- →Inspect oil levels and visible leaks in wheel-ends
- →Check bearing temperature and wheel play
- →Determine lubricant inspection intervals
- →Track wheel-end maintenance events
- →Manage lug nut re-torque schedules
How it works
This skill provides protocols for inspecting wheel-end components and managing lubrication intervals based on regulatory requirements.
Inputs & outputs
When to use veh-wheel-end-lubricant-inspection
- →Performing wheel-end maintenance
- →Tracking lubrication records
- →Conducting annual safety inspections
About this skill
Wheel-End / Lubricant Inspection
Wheel-ends are a high-risk component. A wheel-off-axle event can be fatal. Inspection and maintenance per § 396.3.
Types of wheel-end design
- Oil bath — wheel hub filled with oil, sealed with O-ring
- Grease packed — hub packed with grease, sealed with bearing dust shield
- Oil-bath with breather — slight ventilation to prevent pressure buildup
What to inspect
- Oil level (oil-bath designs) — usually visible through fill hole or sight glass
- Visible leaks — oil running down rim or onto tire
- Bearing temperature — excessive heat indicates failure
- Wheel play — should be minimal
- Wheel run-out — wobble indicates imbalance or bearing wear
Lubricant interval
- Manufacturer recommendation typically every 50,000-100,000 miles
- Different oils have different lifespans
- Driver should check oil level at every weekly fuel-and-inspection
Wheel-off cases
A wheel-off-axle event is investigated as:
- Manufacturer defect
- Maintenance shortfall (bearing failure)
- Operator error (overtorque, under-torque on lug nuts)
- Overloading
Carrier responsibilities
- Maintenance log per § 396.3
- Track wheel-end lubricant changes
- Lug nut re-torque schedule (typically 50, 200, 500 miles after wheel-off-then-on)
- Annual inspection includes wheel-end check (§ 396.17)
Compass tracking
Compass Vehicles module:
- Tracks wheel-end maintenance events
- Lubricant change scheduling
- Bearing inspection records
CFR citations
- 49 CFR § 393.41
- 49 CFR § 393.43
- 49 CFR § 396.3
How Compass surfaces this
Searchable in Compass Ask. Runs against carrier fleet data when invoked from the relevant tracker. Read-only; no actions without explicit user approval.
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This skill is published under the X3 Compass open skills initiative. Contributions welcome at https://github.com/x3fleetsafety/skills
When not to use it
- →When inspecting components other than wheel-ends
- →When the vehicle is not subject to § 396.3 regulations
- →When the task is not related to lubricant inspection
Limitations
- →The skill focuses only on wheel-end components.
- →The skill relies on manufacturer recommendations for lubricant intervals.
- →The skill does not cover manufacturer defects or operator error in wheel-off cases.
How it compares
This skill offers a structured, regulation-compliant approach to wheel-end inspection and maintenance, unlike a general or undocumented procedure.
Compared to similar skills
veh-wheel-end-lubricant-inspection side by side with the closest alternatives in the catalog.
| Skill | Installs | Updated | Safety | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| veh-wheel-end-lubricant-inspection (this skill) | 0 | 3mo | No flags | Beginner |
| virtual-power-plant-operator | 0 | 1mo | No flags | Advanced |
| home-assistant-manager | 9 | 8mo | Review | Advanced |
| email-systems | 5 | 6mo | No flags | Advanced |
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