Honda CB350 Repair Manual page 142

CHASSIS 137
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Removing wheel bearing
5. When either bearing is removed,
the spacer tube can be remove from the
hub. After removing the spacer tube, re—
move the other bearing in the same man—
ner as the first.
NOTE: On some models, especially
high mileage machines, the hub should
be heated gently with a propane torch
in the vicinity of the bearing bosses to
facilitate removal.
Inspection
1. Clean the bearings and spacer tube
in a suitable solvent, removing all of the
old grease. At this point, it would be wise
to clean out the hub as well.
2. Check the bearing bosses in the hub
for scuffs, cracks, or distortion. Ifthey are
in any way damaged, the hub must be re—
placed.
3. Check the condition of the spacer
tube, and replace it if damaged.
4. Bearing condition is very important.
Check the balls themselves for pitting,
wear, or rust.
5. Apply a few drops oflight oil to the
bearing and spin it. The bearing must ro—
tate smoothly and freely. Any roughness
or binding in rotation will necessitate a
new bearing.
6. Note that the bearings must be re—
placed in pairs.
Assembly
Assembly is in the reverse order of dis—
assembly; however, note the following
points:
1. Obtain a good grade of wheel bear—
ing grease (such as Lithium or Moly) to
lubricate the wheel bearings.
2. Pack the wheel bearings until they
are completely filled.
Installing wheel bearing. The sealed surface must
face away from the hub.
3. Place a small amount of wheel bear—
ing grease to the inside of the hub and
drive one of the bearings into its seat. In—
stall the retainer if so equipped. Install
the spacer tube and drive the other bear—
ing into its seat. The sealed surface of the
bearing must face the outside ofthe hub.
NOTE: When a bearing retainer is fit—
ted, the bearing closest to the retainer