repacking front wheel bearings

Mr. T. Minnesota · Feb 20, 2012

Is there anything out the ordinary when repacking the front wheel bearings on a 2N Ford? I am sure they have not been done for at least 20 plus years.
Any info appreciated!

Bruce (VA) · Feb 20, 2012

No, not really.

If you're going to do it right, you will need to remove the inner bearing & that involves removing the dust seal. That means you will need new dust seals. See tip # 2.

Just pack the bearings, not the hub!

If you don't have a bearing packer, put a gob of grease in the palm of your hand & push the bearings into it. Lightly coat the spindle & races.

Don't order the seals until you get the bearings out. Because you might just need new bearings. And races.

Hint: when the bearings fall out of the carrier & roll across the floor, that's a good sign that you need new ones.
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carpetfarmer · Feb 20, 2012

My I inquire as to why you shouldn"t fill the hubs with grease as well?

Bruce (VA) · Feb 20, 2012

Because it's wasteful & unnecessary. It just dries up in there anyway.
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