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Re: Front wheel bearings

To: Grant Buss <buss3@sympatico.ca>
Subject: Re: Front wheel bearings
From: Patrick Barber <sailnbail@earthlink.net>
Date: Sun, 11 Apr 1999 12:29:45 -0400
Grant Buss wrote:

> When replacing the front wheel bearings do you have to make sure there
> is no grease on the inside of the bearing where it comes in contact with
> the stub axial?

The bearing is designed with a little clearance to allow it to easily slide
on the spindle shaft. Any grease in this area will not effect system at all.




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