2002sliverado
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I just finished taking off the cast iron duals on two of our Deere tractors this past weekend. One set is installed and removed every year. The other set had not been taken off in several years. I was surprised as to how they came off better than I had anticipated. I loosened up the 3 bolts and then put pressure on the wedge with the 2 jackscrew bolts. I then rattled on the end of the axle with a pneumatic impact hammer. It seemed to work decently.
Anyway, prior to re-installation, we have wire brushed the inside of the center casting, as well as the wedge itself, working to make sure the surfaces are clean. Prior to installation, we have either greased or oiled the surfaces. The set of duals which are removed annually don't concern me as much, but those which are moved less frequently do concern me some simply because as we have moved some inner wheels and have had quite a fight on our hands. A sledge hammer has been used on the axle to help pop things loose. Are there any suggestions or recommendations as to preparation prior to installation? I had one man tell me to clean them up with the wire brush and then leave them dry. I thought that was asking for future trouble in having rust somewhat "weld" things together. His reasoning being the lubricant attracting dirt. Other's thoughts on this? I tend to lean towards lubricated. What are the thoughts on this? Any preferences on what to use? Grease? Oil? I have never used anti-seize compound, but might this be a better alternative?
Anyway, prior to re-installation, we have wire brushed the inside of the center casting, as well as the wedge itself, working to make sure the surfaces are clean. Prior to installation, we have either greased or oiled the surfaces. The set of duals which are removed annually don't concern me as much, but those which are moved less frequently do concern me some simply because as we have moved some inner wheels and have had quite a fight on our hands. A sledge hammer has been used on the axle to help pop things loose. Are there any suggestions or recommendations as to preparation prior to installation? I had one man tell me to clean them up with the wire brush and then leave them dry. I thought that was asking for future trouble in having rust somewhat "weld" things together. His reasoning being the lubricant attracting dirt. Other's thoughts on this? I tend to lean towards lubricated. What are the thoughts on this? Any preferences on what to use? Grease? Oil? I have never used anti-seize compound, but might this be a better alternative?