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Front wheel bearing question
I just received my replacement wheel bearings, and unlike the originals, these bearings have a shield on both sides. Should I remove one shield, or can I just install the bearing with both shields still intact?
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Leave the shields on the bearings.
RayRay Matteis
KE6NHG
XS1100 E '78 (winter project)
XS1100 SF Bob Jones worked on it! -
The shielded bearings should be prelubed.Originally posted by DiverRay
Leave the shields on the bearings.
RayComment
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To avoid confusion...What John means is that the bearings are already lubed. Install them just the way they are.The shielded bearings should be prelubed."Damn it Jim, I'm a doctor, not a mechanic!' ('Bones' McCoy)Comment
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Ok sounds good. I've never done wheel bearings before so forgive my ignorance, but since they are both prelubed, where if at all, should I pack some grease during installation?1979 XS1100 Special (Chrome Queen)Comment
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I would just put a THIN coating on the outside and inside meatal bearing surfaces, and on the axle bolt. Don't forget the clean and regrease the speedo drive as well.
RayRay Matteis
KE6NHG
XS1100 E '78 (winter project)
XS1100 SF Bob Jones worked on it!Comment
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