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Title: Quick question about the drive wheel lubeication
Post by: Sebulba on August 02, 2024, 10:04:38 AM

Hello all,

I have just drained the differential oil, filled a 5 gallon pail.  I thought it would be more like 4 gallons based on my research.

Made me wonder if that oil lubricates the drive wheel bearings, like in my '93 F-350, or are they grease bearings?

If both options are a possibility what would be and easy way to tell which I have?

Thanks in advance.

Seb

Title: Re: Quick question about the drive wheel lubeication
Post by: luvrbus on August 02, 2024, 07:41:53 PM

The hubs on the drive get the oil from the differential

Title: Re: Quick question about the drive wheel lubeication
Post by: Sebulba on August 05, 2024, 05:17:01 PM

Quote from: luvrbus on August 02, 2024, 07:41:53 PM

The hubs on the drive get the oil from the differential

Hello Luvrbus,

Great, thanks for the reply.

I just filled it with knew oil.  I'm thinking I'll give the oil a chance to get out to the hubs and top off tomorrow.  What do ya think?  Any other suggestions?

Seb

Title: Re: Quick question about the drive wheel lubeication
Post by: luvrbus on August 06, 2024, 06:37:48 AM

The grease didn't drain from the hubs,it  is carried by the axles you need to remove the axles to drain a hub ,some have a plug to drain and fill the hubs

Title: Re: Quick question about the drive wheel lubeication
Post by: Sebulba on August 06, 2024, 07:24:21 PM

Quote from: luvrbus on August 06, 2024, 06:37:48 AM

The grease didn't drain from the hubs,it  is carried by the axles you need to remove the axles to drain a hub ,some have a plug to drain and fill the hubs

Hmmm, ok, well, too late for that now since I already filled it

Thanks for the reply

Seb