In removing the rear axle nut and the drive shaft (the one that has =
the big
nut 360 ft pounds torque) I've noticed that the grease in the rear wheel
bearings is about the consistency of 90/120 weight transmission grease.
I'm thinking about removing my drive shafts, renewing the seals, =
inspecting
the bearings and lubricating the bearings. I've got 278K on my Westy and it=
just
seems practical that the least I can do at this mileage is an inspection.
What is the lubricant used in the rear wheel bearings?
These bearings seem to have an extraordinary life span but I still =
feel
committed to doing this inspection.
Stan Wilder
83 Westfalia Air Cooled