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Subject:Re: OEM Grease Colour: Rear Axle Shaft, Bearings
From:Neil N
Date:Mon, 9 May 2016 16:13:35 -0700

...... If possible I'll use some kind of wood or plastic L shaped scoop to
remove some of the old grease. Haven't looked yet to see if this is even
possible.
Mentioned wheel bearing noise check because there might be a little too
much end play at axle stub in question.

On Monday, May 9, 2016, Neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:
Grease is some kind of Mercedes type, .....
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> On Monday, May 9, 2016, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com
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>> You don't need to check the wheel bearings for noise. When they do
>> finally go bad it will be very obvious. ..... The most important part is
>> for the housing to not be over stuffed. Too much grease will force past any
>> seal or even force the seal out.
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>> Dennis
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