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USHorse

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:

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JimD

since the bearings are sealed, there would be no benefit to packing the cavity with grease, imo.

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hodge

Better to have grease filling the cavity, instead of moisture.

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d180man

Hi my brouther sales spindles and they have sealed bearings but some still have grease fittings on and some dont :thumbs2: but he tails them to put grease in the housings to keep out moisture! even if the bearings are sealed ! just like (hodge) sead :thumbs: :ychain:

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USHorse

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. :thumbs2:

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JimD

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:

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