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<blockquote data-quote="road runner" data-source="post: 935893" data-attributes="member: 5116"><p>My thoughts on the plastic needle separaters is it not only lubes, but it also keeps the needles in place so they don't turn sideways. If they turn sideways,just a little, they will no longer spin easily and prematurely wear out. Most U-Joints I've seen the needles are so close together that they can't turn sideways.</p><p></p><p>What I was taught many years ago about bearings is that the condition of the race is a good indication of the bearing condition. So if the sleeve shows wear then R & R both the sleeve and bearing.</p><p></p><p>Also lube with a good waterproof grease, but not grease with Teflon in it. Grease with Teflon is not meant for anything with needle brgs. It is so slippery that the needles will slide instead of role, and if they slide they will flat spot.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="road runner, post: 935893, member: 5116"] My thoughts on the plastic needle separaters is it not only lubes, but it also keeps the needles in place so they don't turn sideways. If they turn sideways,just a little, they will no longer spin easily and prematurely wear out. Most U-Joints I've seen the needles are so close together that they can't turn sideways. What I was taught many years ago about bearings is that the condition of the race is a good indication of the bearing condition. So if the sleeve shows wear then R & R both the sleeve and bearing. Also lube with a good waterproof grease, but not grease with Teflon in it. Grease with Teflon is not meant for anything with needle brgs. It is so slippery that the needles will slide instead of role, and if they slide they will flat spot. [/QUOTE]
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