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Re: Rear wheel bearings

To: Phil Nase <nase@ptd.net>
Subject: Re: Rear wheel bearings
From: Frank Clarici <spritenut@comcast.net>
Date: Tue, 19 Dec 2006 23:35:54 -0500
Phil Nase wrote:

> I'm almost ready to put the rear suspension in.  I have a few questions
> about the hub assembly.
> 
> I thought the rear bearing needed packing.  Someone told me the diff oil

Right but I do pre oil the bearings so they don't start rolling dry.

> If I do grease it what type of grease?

I have used wheel bearing grease for long term waiting to roll, or 90 wt 
gear oil for doing the job in a weekend.

> What do I use to press in the bearing?

regular hammer and tap it home gently and evenly.

> Should the hub be greased at all before putting in the oil seal, O ring and
> bearing?

I just grease the seal lip.


-- 
Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ




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