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Re: [GMCnet] Installing Grease Zerks For Front Wheel Bearings [message #218429 is a reply to message #218427] Thu, 15 August 2013 08:41 Go to previous message
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Forgot to add the link for the drawings.

http://www.bdub.net/pictures/birch/Birch-HubZerk.jpg

JR Wright
78 Buskirk Stretch
75 Avion
Michigan

On Aug 15, 2013, at 9:25 AM, LW <tux@apex-internet.com> wrote:

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> Just a general question on this discussion...
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> I understand that the original instructions in the manual for the front bearings maintenance procedures were written before synthetic grease. With modern synthetic grease (that is not supposed to dry up and/or separate like the dino grease), is it still necessary for this procedure? My understanding is that synthetic should last a lot longer and doesn't break down as easily.
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> The reason I'm asking is our GMC is currently in the shop and they are going to replace the front bearings. They will be packing the new bearings with Amsoil synthetic grease. We've talked to them about adding the zerks, but with the long life and different characteristics of synthetic grease I am wondering if the zerks are really necessary.
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> Just wanted to get some feedback. Thanks for the great information!
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> Chris
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J.R. Wright
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GMC Eastern States
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78 30' Buskirk Stretch
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