1500D Front Axle Bearings

[oknetman-HT]

My 1500D Green has damaged needle bearings. I have replaced these and its possible that I over loaded the front end when I was trying to dig out a couple of stumps.

Regardless, I need to replace a damage gears on the right and both sets of needle bearings and shafts.

When you replace the needle bearings should they be packed with grease?

Also, I got replacement bearings for the knuckle, the large bearings from Hoye, and I don't think the old ones are bad but the new ones look permanently sealed. How does the oil get into the lower knuckle if it can't get through the bearing?

Dan

 

[Aaron-HT]

You can pack them with grease but they will be in oil so it should be OK.

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There should be a slot in your casting that lets the oil by. you can also pop that seal out (it just snaps in) if you want.

 

[oknetman-HT]

OK.

Now, are there supposed to be 3 needle bearings in the knuckle gear, or 2. It seems that there is room for 3 but the part drawings on Hoye only show 2.

 

[Aaron-HT]

Only 2 per gear.