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B-nut · 02-15-2015, 10:00 AM

Should one pack the differential bearings with bearing grease upon reassembly or will that prevent the gear oil from getting in and lubricating them? Doesn't seem right to assemble them dry.Also the paper gaskets, should They be smeared with grease as a sealant? Thanks guys.

JSeery · 02-15-2015, 10:02 AM

I would not put grease on the bearings, just oil them a little. I use a small amount of grease on the gaskets.

Brendan · 02-15-2015, 11:10 AM

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02-15-2015, 10:00 AM	#1
B-nut Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Vt Posts: 231	rear axle reassembly. 35 ford Should one pack the differential bearings with bearing grease upon reassembly or will that prevent the gear oil from getting in and lubricating them? Doesn't seem right to assemble them dry.Also the paper gaskets, should They be smeared with grease as a sealant? Thanks guys.

02-15-2015, 10:02 AM	#2
JSeery Member Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 16,132	Re: rear axle reassembly. 35 ford I would not put grease on the bearings, just oil them a little. I use a small amount of grease on the gaskets.

02-15-2015, 11:10 AM	#3
Brendan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: At my kitchen table in Santa Rosa, Ca Posts: 2,903	Re: rear axle reassembly. 35 ford Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) they swim in gear oil __________________ If it would have been a snake it would have bit ya! i can't spell my way out of a paper bag!

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