jhaag Posted September 15, 2003 Share Posted September 15, 2003 I'm in the process of switching to CVs in my '79 ZX and am ready to put the bearings in. I noticed the following in the service manual (pp. RA-8 and 9) on the assembly and installation of the rear axle. "Fill recommended multi-purpose grease to the portions indicated by the asterisk in Fig. RA-18" The diagram in the book is of the companion flange/bearings/housing/axle shaft but the diagram is very small and hard to see. I'm guessing the quote is referring to lubing all of the metal surfaces with axle grease prior to pressing in the bearings but I'd your take on it. From the quote, it almost sounds like they are recommending putting a lot more grease in it than just a light coating. I was under the impression that a light coating was all that was needed. Thanks. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greimann Posted September 15, 2003 Share Posted September 15, 2003 John, according to the Haynes manual, you press the bearing in first and then fill the bearing and cavity with grease. This makes sense. A light coat of grease to aid the initial pressing would make sense too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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