rollavette71

I've had my survivor '71 for about six months now... I repacked the front wheel
bearings but I understand it's not so easy to lube the rears. I was skimming
through my Vette Brakes & Products catalog that arrived yesterday and noticed
that they have a "Rear Wheel Bearing Greaser" (pg 50, part #51607) for $19.95.
Anyone have experience with it? Is this a good way to lube my rears? Or should
I do something else, given that my rears have probably not been touched in
thirty years?

Thanks!

faster69

rollavette71, just my .02 but i would not use them. I have read in the past where if you put too much grease in it the grease would push the seal out. I just got done rebuilding mine and would agree with this . also , once properly greased you won't need any more for a long long time :chevy :cheers: Rick

john's '81 mouse

You could use the rear bearing lube tool, and give each bearing a few shots of grease, but I remember seeing/hearing that grease really won't get to the outter bearing doing it this way, plus you have to remove the spindle nut, and inner bearing, and then install a new nut (recommended) when doing this job iwith the lube tool.

Many forum members say the only way to do job right is to remove spindle / bearing assembly, and then you might as well install a new bearing once you're that far.

Me, I removed my left side three years ago, greased it and reinstalled, checking for proper clearance with my home made 'tool', and since it looked OK, I called it good, and like I said that was three years and 15,000 miles ago, and it's still OK, but maybe I'm just lucky.

Larry B.

There is no good way to do that. If it ain't broke, don't fix it. :smash: