Date:         Thu, 5 Feb 2004 06:26:59 EST
Reply-To:     RAlanen@AOL.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Frank Condelli <RAlanen@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Stub Axle - Service and Bearing Replacement
Comments: To: claudiocella@shaw.ca
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In a message dated 05/02/2004 12:02:05 AM Eastern Standard Time,
claudiocella@shaw.ca writes:

Hello  Frank, installing grease fittings on the hubs sounds like a  great
idea.  Where on the hub would one install these fittings?   I wouldn't mind
getting some fresh wheel bearing grease in  there.

Claudio, the place to drill and tap the hole  for the grease fitting is mid
way between the bearings where the spacer is  situated.  Best to have it aimed
towards the back of the vehicle so that  it's convenient to get at with your
grease gun.  Be careful when  pumping grease in there as you can easily pop the
inner seal and get  grease on your brakes.  There should not be much loss of
grease to  begin with if the seals are in good condition.  I find it's best to
do the  greasing when inspecting the condition of the brakes so if the seal
pops out you  can push it back in place and clean up the grease to avoid
getting it on  the brakes.
Cheers,

Frank  Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
_BusFusion_ (http://members.aol.com/BusFusion/bfhome.htm)  a VW Camper
camping event, Almonte, ON, June 10 ~ 13, 2004
'87 Westy & Lionel  Trains
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