8-3/4" axle bearings

8-3/4" axle bearings - 10/18/10 06:23 PM

Has anyone had success repacking 8-3/4" axle bearings with the bearings on the axle? Typically I pack a new bearing prior to pressing it onto the axle but I've got a pair of bearings that are looking a little dry and would prefer to repack them instead of replacing them.

Thanks.

Posted By: MoparforLife

Re: 8-3/4" axle bearings - 10/18/10 06:39 PM

It is/was done every day. Get your self a needle for your grease gun and pack grease between every roller and smear it around the surface before installing.

Posted By: JohnRR

Re: 8-3/4" axle bearings - 10/18/10 08:23 PM

Quote:

It is/was done every day. Get your self a needle for your grease gun and pack grease between every roller and smear it around the surface before installing.

X2, flush it out first with brake wash and blow it out with compressed air.

Posted By: scratchnfotraction

Re: 8-3/4" axle bearings - 10/18/10 08:59 PM

i use a greese needle on the front inner wheel bearing as well to save the seal

I do it every time the brakes/rotor is off

even greese a few NON-greeseable tie rod/ball joints with the needle thru the rubber boot

well worth the couple $$ for it at the auto store

Posted By: RapidRobert

Re: 8-3/4" axle bearings - 10/18/10 11:43 PM

clean it w solvent/final clean w starting fluid (my fav)/What they said, the needle works great

Posted By: BigBlockScamp

Re: 8-3/4" axle bearings - 10/19/10 06:06 PM

Great, thanks for all the replies! I'll give it a try.