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Old 12-09-2014, 02:25 AM   #9
Stocker
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Re: Sealing up a 14 bolt rear end.

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Originally Posted by eric67m View Post
When installing the bearings, do I just coat them with gear oil or pack them with grease?
Some guys pack them in grease, as extra insurance in case they don't get oiled right away. I figure they are made to run in oil so why add grease? As a disclaimer I'm not a mechanic, just an occasional weekend wrench when I need to be. Been into my HO52 a few times over the years and never had any bearing damage from oil starvation.
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