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Mar 8, 2011 | 11:17 AM

Keoman

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Car: 1989 IROC & ROLL-Z

Engine: L98 Vortec FIRST TPI

Transmission: T56, Mech Speedo

Axle/Gears: G92 J65 3.27

Greasing bearings before install

Quick question; Do you need to grease the bearings on either side of the carrier and on the inside of the pinion shaft before installing everything? I just ask because the housing will be full of gear oil. Will the grease contaminate the gear oil?
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Mar 8, 2011 | 05:45 PM

Keoman

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Car: 1989 IROC & ROLL-Z

Engine: L98 Vortec FIRST TPI

Transmission: T56, Mech Speedo

Axle/Gears: G92 J65 3.27

Re: Greasing bearings before install

anybody?
It can't be that big of a secret! I'll make sure i was clear enough.

Before installing everything, do the bearings need to be greased or will the gear oil do the job?
Thanks

Mar 12, 2011 | 07:15 PM

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Car: 89 FORMULA 350, 91 Z28 Convertible

Engine: ls1, LB9

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Re: Greasing bearings before install

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Originally Posted by Keoman

anybody?
It can't be that big of a secret! I'll make sure i was clear enough.

Before installing everything, do the bearings need to be greased or will the gear oil do the job?
Thanks

gear oil like you said will be fine. lube the seal with gear lube, liquid pipe sealant on the splines of the yoke and you will be good to go