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Old Aug 4, 2011 | 01:07 PM
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I put a new tire on my 98 superglide( mag ) and wondering is there anything that I put on the axle when I slide the front axle back in Thanks
 
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Old Aug 4, 2011 | 01:52 PM
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No, you just put it back in. I usually get it all lined up with a 1/2" extension and then push the extension out with the axle.
 
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Old Aug 4, 2011 | 02:04 PM
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I will either spray some WD40 or a light coat of waterproof grease on just for fun.
 
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Anti-seize.


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Old Aug 4, 2011 | 04:33 PM
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Anti-seize.

That's what I do
 
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Old Aug 6, 2011 | 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by piperbob
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So says the service manual.......
 
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