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Old 02-11-2012, 10:32 PM
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Should I be concerned?

I put a new unit bearing on back in August, since then the ball joints went out. I know I should have done them at the same time. So tonight I pull it apart to find the unit bearing I put in spewing grease out of it, this assy only has about 5k since I installed it and I didn't buy the cheapest one I could find either.
They are the precision brand and ran about $260. each. Should I return these and buy a different brand? What do you guys recomend? How do I post pics on the mobile version of the board?
 
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Old 02-11-2012, 11:41 PM
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Old 02-12-2012, 12:08 AM
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Those of us that routinely pump grease into our hubs have this happen all the time. We don't have to replace them as a result.

Wipe it off, pump some more in, and press on. Mobil 1 synthetic grease is a good one to use.

Don't forget to grease those needle bearings, too, while you're at it.

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Old 02-12-2012, 12:24 AM
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How do you pump grease in them? They don't have a grease zerk anywhere.
 
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You can grease things that don't have a zerk. It's not required.

Pull the ABS sensor.

Here's some reading for you that may save you some money:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...-bearings.html

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Thanks for the info. I went ahead and got it replaced anyways from Kragen. I think it was an off brand put in a precision box, the new one is a Moog, hopefully it will be better and I will Grease them like your write up.

Is the amount of grease that comes on the spindle bearing enough or should I add more to it?
 
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