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Author:  sethmcneil [ Fri May 25, 2007 1:37 pm ]
Post subject:  Axle Bearing Question

I am installing new bearings in an 8 1/4 today... It looks to me that they(the bearings) are lubed by the gear oil that fills the entire housing, is that accurate?

If that is true, is it a necessity to pack the bearings with grease? or will the oil act as a salivant and wash the grease away anyway?

Author:  emsvitil [ Fri May 25, 2007 6:40 pm ]
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I don't know if the rear end oil makes it to the bearings or not.......

But if it does, I'd pack them in a light grease so they're lubed until the rear-end oil gets to the bearings.............. (I'd probably just use white lithium)

Author:  icaneat50eggs [ Sat May 26, 2007 10:12 am ]
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Yes the diff fluid lubes the axle bearings.

Author:  sethmcneil [ Sat May 26, 2007 11:54 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Axle Bearing Question

Quote:
salivant
I meant solvent...

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