Wheel Bearings and Oil Seal
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Car: Met. Silver 85 IROC/Sold
Engine: 350 HO Deluxe (350ci/330hp)
Transmission: T-5 (Non-WC)
Axle/Gears: Limited Slip 3.23's
Wheel Bearings and Oil Seal
Front brakes. I neglected to lube the shoulder that the oil seal fits over. Should I expect problems?
JamesC
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From: Fort Mill, SC, USA
Car: '88 Iroc, '91 RS, and a '70 RS
Engine: 5.7 TPI; 5.0 TBI; ZZ4/T56 on the ag
Transmission: A4, A4, slated to be a T56
Shouldn't be a biggie. Once the grease gets warm it will flow out to the seal area.
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I assume you know this, but just in case 
- don't forget to check the bearing endplay after a few days, when all the extra grease has smushed out. Keep that low torque spec in mind (isn't it 12 ft/lbs) for the spindle nut...
- don't forget to check the bearing endplay after a few days, when all the extra grease has smushed out. Keep that low torque spec in mind (isn't it 12 ft/lbs) for the spindle nut... Supreme Member
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From: Fort Mill, SC, USA
Car: '88 Iroc, '91 RS, and a '70 RS
Engine: 5.7 TPI; 5.0 TBI; ZZ4/T56 on the ag
Transmission: A4, A4, slated to be a T56
Yep, 12 ft-lbs. Then loosen and retighten finger tight and stick the pin in the first hole you come to....uh...yeah...
Ed
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