USHorse 41 #1 Posted June 14, 2009 Have an older 42' SD that I just replaced the upper bearing on one of the spindles. It is a sealed bearing. The spindle has a lower roller bearing that is still in good condition. Question...there are no grease fittings on the spindle housing so should I pack the entire inside "cavity" of the housing with grease, or just lather the roller bearing with grease? thanks... :thumbs2: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimD 3,345 #2 Posted June 14, 2009 since the bearings are sealed, there would be no benefit to packing the cavity with grease, imo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hodge 6 #3 Posted June 14, 2009 Better to have grease filling the cavity, instead of moisture. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d180man 5 #4 Posted June 14, 2009 Hi my brouther sales spindles and they have sealed bearings but some still have grease fittings on and some dont but he tails them to put grease in the housings to keep out moisture! even if the bearings are sealed ! just like (hodge) sead :ychain: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
USHorse 41 #5 Posted June 15, 2009 It looks like I am going to tear down the spindle again and fill with grease. I am not sure if the lower bearing (roller type) is considered sealed since it has exposed rollers on it but I guess it is if there are no zerks. Thanks for your input....never considered moisture. :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimD 3,345 #6 Posted June 15, 2009 i never considered moisture either. all of mine are the type that the bearing fills the housing, so the grease is a great idea for your situation! still learning... :thumbs2: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites