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Old May 3, 2017 | 10:51 AM
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Since replacing tires I am getting grease leakage on the right side. I'm guessing its time to replace the seals and repack the bearings. No looseness apparent. Any suggestions on best seal brand and what's the best grease?
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Pretty much any grease good to 600* . One should always clean and repack the bearings and replace the seals (OEM are very good) with every tire change....
 

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Thank you for your recommendation. I try to stick with OEM but with time passing better materials become available. Always best to ask.
 
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