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Wheel Hub Lubrication

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by tripilio, Sep 21, 2020.

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  1. tripilio

    tripilio Proud American!

    Question, on the wheel hubs I packed up the bearings at installation. Should I fill the extra space with more grease, or just the one on the bearings? I posted this question on my build but I think here reaches more people. That is why I am reposting. Sorry if I am breaking any rule.
     
    tripilio, Sep 21, 2020
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  2. scott milliner

    scott milliner Master Fabricator

    Only need to pack the bearings.
     
    scott milliner, Sep 21, 2020
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  3. nickmil

    nickmil In mothballs.

    The bearings as Scott Milliner posted but also the cavity behind the races. You want to pack the cavity just up to the level of the races, no more. This creates a reservoir of grease that will slosh around once warmed up to help feed the bearings. Otherwise the bearings can throw the grease into the cavity and run dry.
     
    nickmil, Sep 21, 2020
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  4. tripilio

    tripilio Proud American!

    Awesome. Thanks a lot! That was the only thing holding me back from putting together the front brakes. That and a nasty weather this past weekend, so I decided to make an effort and exterminate a few beers!
    :beer:
     
    tripilio, Sep 21, 2020
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