Front bearings and seals?
09-28-2006 | 10:00 PM
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Three Wheelin'
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From: Louisville KY
Front bearings and seals?
I have pulled my hubs to install longer studs. The bearings were changed by the previous owner in the last 10k miles and the grease still looks fresh. Will the bearings/seals still be OK or do I need to put in new ones? Should I just clean everything up and repack with grease and re-assemble?
09-28-2006 | 10:47 PM
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Racer
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From: Waiting for the pass behind you, or Sebastopol, CA
Doug,
If you're in there, seals are cheap and easy to replace.
Usually you will see a little bit of grease leaking out - between the seal and the hub - spinning outward due to rotation. That's a good sign to replace them. Otherwise there's really no need. Bearing are probably fine with that mileage. Just look for pitting or marks on the rollers. They should be shiny smooth.
Happy wrenching.
Glenn
If you're in there, seals are cheap and easy to replace.
Usually you will see a little bit of grease leaking out - between the seal and the hub - spinning outward due to rotation. That's a good sign to replace them. Otherwise there's really no need. Bearing are probably fine with that mileage. Just look for pitting or marks on the rollers. They should be shiny smooth.
Happy wrenching.
Glenn