GMC 1986 P-Truck Service Manual page 330

3C-44 FRONT SUSPENSION
• Grease from the wheel bearings (253, 259).
• Use clean solvent and a small brush (no loose
bristles).
• Do not spin the wheel bearings with compressed
air to dry them—the wheel bearings may be
damaged.
Im portant
• Use an approved high-temperature front wheel
bearing grease. Refer to MAINTENANCE AND
LUBRICATION (SEC. OB).
• Do not mix greases as mixing may change the
g re a s e 's p ro p e rtie s
performance.
2. Apply a thin film of grease to the spindle at the
outer wheel bearing seat and at the inner wheel
bearing seat, shoulder, and seal seat.
3. Put a small quantity of grease inboard of each
wheel bearing cup, inside the rotor/hub (257).
Figure 40—Stabilizer Bar Attachm ents
re s u ltin g in poor
4. F ill the w heel b e a rin g (cone and ro lle r
assemblies) full of grease.
• Use a cone-type grease packer that forces
grease into the bearing.
• If a cone-type grease packer is not available,
pack the wheel bearings by hand.
• If packing the wheel bearings by hand, work
the grease into the bearings between the
rollers, cones, and the cage.
NOTICE: Failure to completely pack the wheel
bearings (cones, rollers, and cage) with
grease will result in premature wheel bearing
damage and/or wear.
5. Inner wheel bearing (259) into the rotor/hub (257).
• Put an a d d itio n a l q u a n tity of grease
outboard of this wheel bearing.
6. New seal (260).