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**Nima** · 05-07-2006, 09:53 PM

and right place to put the seal on the spindles? Also when I pack the bearing should I fill the space between the bearings with grease too or just smear the grease on/in the bearings? Thanks in advance.

**truckdude239** · 05-07-2006, 10:06 PM

i just pack the bearings with a hig temp greece slide the bearings in and put the seals on the rotor after the bearings are in never havce i fill the space with greece all though i guess it can't hurt anything to do it i just never have and haven't had any trouble

Longhorn Man · 05-07-2006, 10:09 PM

Do it like truck dude said, if you put it on the spindle, it probably won't go in the hub properly and you'd never know if it did or not.

TugOwar · 05-07-2006, 10:40 PM

Yes, put the seal in the rotor before you put the rotor on the spindle.

I have always "packed" the bearings, completely. Place a gob of grease in the palm of your hand and take the bearing in the other hand, turn the bearing with the broad side down and start pushing the bearing into the grease, turning slightly as you go. It will fill the bearing with grease.

Or you can go out and buy a fancy bearing packer thingy that is used with your grease gun, safe result but not as much fun.

**truckdude239** · 05-07-2006, 10:50 PM

i do it how he said that way i know there is no air in the bearing and it is full of greece just make sure you get a high temp wheel bearing geeece suited for disc brakes since they gett hotter then drums and if you use normal greece it will metal and ruin the bearings just my .02

Tx Firefighter · 05-07-2006, 11:26 PM

Your seal is backwards. Turn it over.

**Nima** · 05-07-2006, 11:29 PM

Ok, Thanks for the bearing tips. I get the point that the way I have the seal on the spindle is not correct but is that it's place?

Tx Firefighter · 05-07-2006, 11:31 PM

You grease and install the inner bearing into the rotor. The big bearing...

Then, tap the seal into the rotor with a mallet or light hammer. Gently work it in, so you don't dent it. The seal is meant to be a light press fit into the backside of the rotor. Then, you install the rotor and outer bearing onto the spindle. The seal will take care of itself.

**Nima** · 05-07-2006, 11:39 PM

Then I guess it is like this! (sorry about my stupidity

). You know though, when I put it on spindle it just snap in, looks and feels it fits perfect! but I'll go with your experience.

Tx Firefighter · 05-07-2006, 11:42 PM

You've got it right there, as long as that bearing is greased. I can't tell from that picture.

**Nima** · 05-07-2006, 11:46 PM

Thanks TX and everybody else. No it's not greased yet, I just put them on top of each other to get the right order. How far the seal will go in thought?

Brainchild · 05-08-2006, 01:01 AM

The seal will go just flush with the outer rim on the rotor.

4x4Poet · 05-09-2006, 12:50 AM

I have always filled the hub inner space between the packed bearings because I worry that centrifugal force will throw grease out of the packed bearings if the cavity between the bearings is not also full of grease to near touching the spindle. I probably worry too much.

05-07-2006, 09:53 PM	#1
Nima Blue 67 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Western WA Posts: 1,178	Is this the right way ... and right place to put the seal on the spindles? Also when I pack the bearing should I fill the space between the bearings with grease too or just smear the grease on/in the bearings? Thanks in advance. Attached Images __________________ 1953 GMC 3/4 ton: current project 1967 C20: 5.3 voretc with T5 conversion, 4 wheel 8 lug disc brake 1972 Nova: my 4 door sport sedan! 5.3 voretc + T5 conversion. drivable project, FUN!! 1979 Camaro Z28: 5.3 vortec conversion with build TH350: drivable project, Fun to drive 1992 Camaro RS convertible (Z28 clone): 5.3 conversion with build T5: on going project 2005 Silverado 2500, 4x4 Duramax, original owner

05-07-2006, 10:06 PM	#2
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,233	Re: Is this the right way ... i just pack the bearings with a hig temp greece slide the bearings in and put the seals on the rotor after the bearings are in never havce i fill the space with greece all though i guess it can't hurt anything to do it i just never have and haven't had any trouble __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

05-07-2006, 10:09 PM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Is this the right way ... Do it like truck dude said, if you put it on the spindle, it probably won't go in the hub properly and you'd never know if it did or not.

05-07-2006, 10:40 PM	#4
TugOwar Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Pleasanton, TX Posts: 1,723	Re: Is this the right way ... Yes, put the seal in the rotor before you put the rotor on the spindle. I have always "packed" the bearings, completely. Place a gob of grease in the palm of your hand and take the bearing in the other hand, turn the bearing with the broad side down and start pushing the bearing into the grease, turning slightly as you go. It will fill the bearing with grease. Or you can go out and buy a fancy bearing packer thingy that is used with your grease gun, safe result but not as much fun.

05-07-2006, 10:50 PM	#5
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,233	Re: Is this the right way ... i do it how he said that way i know there is no air in the bearing and it is full of greece just make sure you get a high temp wheel bearing geeece suited for disc brakes since they gett hotter then drums and if you use normal greece it will metal and ruin the bearings just my .02 __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

05-07-2006, 11:26 PM	#6
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Is this the right way ... Your seal is backwards. Turn it over. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

05-07-2006, 11:29 PM	#7
Nima Blue 67 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Western WA Posts: 1,178	Re: Is this the right way ... Ok, Thanks for the bearing tips. I get the point that the way I have the seal on the spindle is not correct but is that it's place? __________________ 1953 GMC 3/4 ton: current project 1967 C20: 5.3 voretc with T5 conversion, 4 wheel 8 lug disc brake 1972 Nova: my 4 door sport sedan! 5.3 voretc + T5 conversion. drivable project, FUN!! 1979 Camaro Z28: 5.3 vortec conversion with build TH350: drivable project, Fun to drive 1992 Camaro RS convertible (Z28 clone): 5.3 conversion with build T5: on going project 2005 Silverado 2500, 4x4 Duramax, original owner

05-07-2006, 11:31 PM	#8
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Is this the right way ... You grease and install the inner bearing into the rotor. The big bearing... Then, tap the seal into the rotor with a mallet or light hammer. Gently work it in, so you don't dent it. The seal is meant to be a light press fit into the backside of the rotor. Then, you install the rotor and outer bearing onto the spindle. The seal will take care of itself. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

05-07-2006, 11:39 PM	#9
Nima Blue 67 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Western WA Posts: 1,178	Re: Is this the right way ... Then I guess it is like this! (sorry about my stupidity ). You know though, when I put it on spindle it just snap in, looks and feels it fits perfect! but I'll go with your experience. Attached Images __________________ 1953 GMC 3/4 ton: current project 1967 C20: 5.3 voretc with T5 conversion, 4 wheel 8 lug disc brake 1972 Nova: my 4 door sport sedan! 5.3 voretc + T5 conversion. drivable project, FUN!! 1979 Camaro Z28: 5.3 vortec conversion with build TH350: drivable project, Fun to drive 1992 Camaro RS convertible (Z28 clone): 5.3 conversion with build T5: on going project 2005 Silverado 2500, 4x4 Duramax, original owner

05-07-2006, 11:42 PM	#10
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Is this the right way ... You've got it right there, as long as that bearing is greased. I can't tell from that picture. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

05-07-2006, 11:46 PM	#11
Nima Blue 67 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Western WA Posts: 1,178	Re: Is this the right way ... Thanks TX and everybody else. No it's not greased yet, I just put them on top of each other to get the right order. How far the seal will go in thought? __________________ 1953 GMC 3/4 ton: current project 1967 C20: 5.3 voretc with T5 conversion, 4 wheel 8 lug disc brake 1972 Nova: my 4 door sport sedan! 5.3 voretc + T5 conversion. drivable project, FUN!! 1979 Camaro Z28: 5.3 vortec conversion with build TH350: drivable project, Fun to drive 1992 Camaro RS convertible (Z28 clone): 5.3 conversion with build T5: on going project 2005 Silverado 2500, 4x4 Duramax, original owner

05-08-2006, 01:01 AM	#12
Brainchild Still drivin' a Rat Rod Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Monett Missouri Posts: 4,925	Re: Is this the right way ... The seal will go just flush with the outer rim on the rotor. __________________ Rusty Member #13872 Instead of saying.....you are a discomfort in the back of my front.....one should be able to say...... you are a pain in the a$# 71 GMC LWB 49 Chevy 85 Chevy G20 Check out my website

05-09-2006, 12:50 AM	#13
4x4Poet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: "Under Montana skies." Posts: 1,836	Re: Is this the right way ... I have always filled the hub inner space between the packed bearings because I worry that centrifugal force will throw grease out of the packed bearings if the cavity between the bearings is not also full of grease to near touching the spindle. I probably worry too much. __________________ '71 GMC K20 Suburban, '71 GMC K10 Suburban, '72 Chevy C10 CST Suburban, '72 Chevy K20 clunker pickup.



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