Rear bearings
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Rear bearings
Do they need lubricant during assembly? I didnt see anything of the sort when taking them apart, but as far I know they have never been removed so perhaps it wore away over 15 years.
Also, I practically destroyed the caps back there, guess I'll have to buy a pair...
Also, I practically destroyed the caps back there, guess I'll have to buy a pair...
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late response here, but put a thin layer of grease on the axle stubs to protect them from corrosion. that's about it.
the bearing itself is sealed and should need no lube, but I'll pack a thin layer inside the hub cap too to prevent air/moisture from getting in and doing any damage.
the bearing itself is sealed and should need no lube, but I'll pack a thin layer inside the hub cap too to prevent air/moisture from getting in and doing any damage.
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late response here, but put a thin layer of grease on the axle stubs to protect them from corrosion. that's about it.
the bearing itself is sealed and should need no lube, but I'll pack a thin layer inside the hub cap too to prevent air/moisture from getting in and doing any damage.
the bearing itself is sealed and should need no lube, but I'll pack a thin layer inside the hub cap too to prevent air/moisture from getting in and doing any damage.
Is there any specific type or brand of grease for this?
#8
be wary of using anti-sieze near bearings. it contains small particles of copper or aluminum or graphite, which can build up on the bearing surfaces and cause damage to the bearings. grease is just a 'slime' that doesn't have particles in it and is better to use near bearings.
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