Front wheel seals and bearings

[Mike Hohnstein]

Oil hub covers have a site line close to the outside diameter of the plastic
form. Oil level at the line is all good. It's a good plan to change wheel
bearings AND races at 100 k miles, particularly with a well loaded BB
suspension. High way trucks don't use grease often, but you got to watch the
level. Leaks can develop.
Mike Hohnstein
Germantown, WI
83FC35
----- Original Message -----
From: dspithaler@...
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, December 29, 2006 9:05 AM
Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Front wheel seals and bearings



Hi Howard I guess I was thinking wrong when I though if you could see
the oil level in the hubs that they were fine. What is the advantage of the
Stemco hubs over the old bearings that you just packed. What does the 90Wt oil
do if it doesn't lub the hub???
Don
89 SP 36'
Butler, PA

Hi All,
I recently heard a strange popping noise in my right front wheel. It was
hardly noticeable but I called a friend of mine who has a local truck shop.
I've
been down in my back and hurt it again last week taking out the Sharp
microvave. He pulled the wheel and checked the bearing and it needed
replacing. I
had the seal replaced also. He said he normally has to do this job on the side
of the road. He said it appeared to be the original bearing and Stemco seal.
I had him do the other side even though he said it was ok. I told him now
was the time not later on the side of the road. The oil level was fine on both
sides.
So listen closely!
Howard Truitt

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