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*60apache4* · 05-15-2004, 09:01 PM

I am almost done with the brake swap on my 71 K20. Do I need to pack the wheel bearings in the drum/hub with grease? I believe they get lubricated with gear oil via the differential and axle tube as there is no seal in the axle tube and they are splash oiled with the oil slingers...Thanks...Tom.

05-15-2004, 09:01 PM	#1
60apache4 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Oregon Posts: 147	Full floating axle wheel bearings I am almost done with the brake swap on my 71 K20. Do I need to pack the wheel bearings in the drum/hub with grease? I believe they get lubricated with gear oil via the differential and axle tube as there is no seal in the axle tube and they are splash oiled with the oil slingers...Thanks...Tom.