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To grease . . . or not to grease . . . that is the ?
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<blockquote data-quote="Fred W" data-source="post: 1383533" data-attributes="member: 3828"><p>The axle shaft only needs enough lube to keep it from rusting in place. It is non-rotating and, along with the axle nut, clamps the internal wheel spacers and inner wheel bearing races through the wheel hub splines to the driven ring gear.</p><p></p><p>The wheel hub splines have no appreciable motion relative to each other either. They are also lubricated as a matter of avoiding corrosion. Many people have slathered them excessively and ended up with a greasy mess slung onto the rear wheel and tire. A little goes a long way.</p><p></p><p>The one area of constant discussion is the forward end of the drive shaft where it engages with the U-joint. There is a lot of feeling that this joint needs constant attention, but I am one who disagrees. There is no motion in that joint, the drive shaft is spring loaded from the rear, which pushes it forward fully into the U-joint yokes splines. So again, a light coating to avoid rust and allow easy disassembly is all that is needed.</p><p></p><p>As always, YMMV</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Fred W, post: 1383533, member: 3828"] The axle shaft only needs enough lube to keep it from rusting in place. It is non-rotating and, along with the axle nut, clamps the internal wheel spacers and inner wheel bearing races through the wheel hub splines to the driven ring gear. The wheel hub splines have no appreciable motion relative to each other either. They are also lubricated as a matter of avoiding corrosion. Many people have slathered them excessively and ended up with a greasy mess slung onto the rear wheel and tire. A little goes a long way. The one area of constant discussion is the forward end of the drive shaft where it engages with the U-joint. There is a lot of feeling that this joint needs constant attention, but I am one who disagrees. There is no motion in that joint, the drive shaft is spring loaded from the rear, which pushes it forward fully into the U-joint yokes splines. So again, a light coating to avoid rust and allow easy disassembly is all that is needed. As always, YMMV [/QUOTE]
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