Sealed wheel bearings are supposed to make things easier for us. Now we do not have to pack grease into the bearings like before and this saves us a maintenance step. Here’s the rub, the axle can start to seize to the bearings or the bearing can start to seize to the hub. Bob shows us the not so easy job of replacing sealed wheel bearings. We also have a video using a professional “expensive” tool.
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Another great video with great explanations and teachings. You guys are the best!
Why Thank you – Thank you very much
would it be appropriate to use anti-seize on the outer bearing race?
Hi, Charles. Although sealed bearings have a tight press fit into the Harley Davidson wheel hub; anti-seize should not be used.
It is preferable to use a light lubricant like WD40 that will dissapate or evaporate in time.
http://www.fixmyhog.com/video/harley-davidson-sealed-wheel-bearing-replacement-003272/
How to seat rear wheel bearings in the wheel
Hello Jerry! Could we have the year and model of your bike? Thanks! -Jessica