Wheel bearings
What are your thoughts on repacking bearings using diffrent kinds go wheel bearing grease.
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The OEM Manuals give excellent advice on service intervals and product specifications. I use the Dexter Axle grease specifications plus the Al-Ko Dropping point -as my experience is that bearing failure is a potential if the grease breaks down from heat....the high dropping point with good consistency prevents high temp breakdown of grease. Currently I use Lucas Red-n-Tacky grease.
Complete Dexter Axle Service Manual Here:
http://www.dexteraxle.com/i/u/6149609/f/600-8K_Service_Manual_3-13/600-8K_Complete_Service_Manual_3-13.pdf
Complete Al-KO Axle Owners Manual Here:
http://www.al-ko.us/download/ALKO_2kto7k_OwnerManual.pdf
Complete Dexter Axle Service Manual Here:
http://www.dexteraxle.com/i/u/6149609/f/600-8K_Service_Manual_3-13/600-8K_Complete_Service_Manual_3-13.pdf
Complete Al-KO Axle Owners Manual Here:
http://www.al-ko.us/download/ALKO_2kto7k_OwnerManual.pdf
Dexter Axle wrote:
Recommended Wheel Bearing Lubrication Specifications
Grease
Thickener Type -Lithium Complex
Dropping Point -215°C (419°F) Minimum
Consistency -NLGI No. 2
Additives -EP, Corrosion & Oxidation Inhibitors
Viscosity Index -80 Minimum
AL-KO Axle wrote:
Grease
Use a high temperature, automotive type wheel bearing grease produced
by a reputable manufacturer. The soap type should be lithium complex orequivalent. Use NLGI Grade 2 product
with a minimum dropping point of 440oF
