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Offline Sebulba

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Quick question about the drive wheel lubeication
« 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
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Re: Quick question about the drive wheel lubeication
« Reply #1 on: August 02, 2024, 07:41:53 PM »
The hubs on the drive get the oil from the differential
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Re: Quick question about the drive wheel lubeication
« Reply #2 on: August 05, 2024, 05:17:01 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
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Re: Quick question about the drive wheel lubeication
« Reply #3 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
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Re: Quick question about the drive wheel lubeication
« Reply #4 on: August 06, 2024, 07:24:21 PM »
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
Back to the U.S. after 8 years in Europe.  
Bought a 1997 MCI 102D3 with Allison B500 on November 17, 2021 in Syracuse, NY.  Commenced living it that day and  drove it to Florida and New Mexico.  Converting as we go.  https://myvintagehat.com/

 

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