52 Merc Rear axle

[RalphG]

Partial success on the problem I have with the broken rear axle bearing on the 52 Merc. My plan to pull an axle from the 53 parts car finally worked today as I as able to borrow a slide hammer and extract it without damage. Now needs a clean up before I install it on the 52. New bearing, spacer and seal are currently sitting in a USPS warehouse in San Diego so I don't know when they will get here. And who knows if Canada Post will be on strike by the time it hits the border.
The 53 bearing and axle looks in good usable condition. Wondering if I should try injecting some grease into the bearing before installation?