Re: [FWDLK] Greasing rear axle bearings

[Jim Carpenter <Jim@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I used to just take out the plug and hold the grease gun coupler against 
it, than I put grease fittings in place of the plug.  Think I just used 
the grease in the gun, not wheel bearing grease.  Now at 205,000 miles 
and 45+ years I am changing the outer cup of the bearing as it has 
become quite rough at the top where the rollers contact it.  There was 
plenty of grease on them but not so much that it was coming out on the 
brakes.  Hope that helps but I can't imaging that wheel bearing seizing 
due to lack of grease.
Jim Carpenter


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> Subject: [FWDLK] Greasing rear axle bearings
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> I think I have a rear wheel axle bearing that wants to seize because 
> of a lack of grease.  I finally had the presence of mind to do a more 
> careful review of the factory service and repair manual and found that 
> there are plugs where the bearing are located and these are to be 
> removed and “short fiber” grease used to lubricate these bearings.  
> Seems like years ago I had this sort of grease in a can for greasing 
> front bearings.   In order to inject the grease, am I supposed to 
> remove the plug and install a grease fitting so I can use my grease 
> gun?  My manual is not specific on that.  Thanks.
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> Tom Taylor
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