Don't know much about the various types of grease, but: Lithium grease is generally to light for wheel bearings. The black gooey stuff - at least what I have- is a high pressure molybdenum grease that is appropriate for the pressures exerted between the balls and the races in CV's. Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Jere Hawn wrote: >Hi All, > > > >Well back from Schucks/Napa and I have more questions than answers. I got 2 >sets of front bearings from Ron and upper control arm bushing (this >weekend's project.) In my collection of greases and oils I looks for >bearing grease and find various tubs. I Consult with Master Bentley as >which to use to which I do not get a reply; I then ask the Orbs of Schucks >and Napa and they are inconclusive as which is the best for the front end >bearings. > > > >Is there a consensus on the list as to which to use? > > > > Hi temp (black gooey stuff) > > Lithium general purpose > > All purpose > > White grease > > > >TIA > >Jere > >90 GL/Carat-a-version > >88 GL Digi-wife's > > > |
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