2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Front Wheel Bearings - How much grease

[John Berger]

I've always put extra grease in the "alley" between the inner and outer wheel bearings on vehicles I've owned. I've been told that a good way to pack wheel bearings is to put the grease in a plastic sandwich bag and then the bearing and work the grease in with your fingers from the outside of the bag. So have I been wasting grease all this time by doing it my way?

 

[illflem]

Yes. The grease only does any good if its on the bearings. I've also seen folks cram the dust cap full of grease, another waste. It's good to also apply a little grease under the lips of the seal(s).

The bag is a good idea, I've just used disposable laxtex gloves or my bare hands.

 

[QRTRHRS]

I have one of those bearing greasers that looks like two funnels. I like it a bit better than doing it by hand.

 

[illflem]

I have one of those bearing greasers also but have never been impressed with the job they do.