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Old Mar 27, 2011 | 09:44 AM
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9 bolt bw rear end

How does the outer pressed on tappered roller axle bearings next to the wheel hubs get lubricated ? Does it get lubricated from the differential from cornering ?
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Old Mar 27, 2011 | 09:58 AM
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Re: 9 bolt bw rear end

It gets lubed by gear oil even when travelling in a straight line.
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Old Mar 27, 2011 | 05:06 PM
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Re: 9 bolt bw rear end

Originally Posted by eseibel67
It gets lubed by gear oil even when travelling in a straight line.
That's what I thought, but I heard a grinding noise at my right rear end. Checked the disc pads...They were good..Pulled the axle and the roller bearings and race looked good, no pits or wear, just dry. So I checked my differential oil level and added about a pint before it started oozinng out the fill hole...Hope this solves it.
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