Stupid Rear Axle Bearing Question.....

[Haney]

I am getting ready to build an 8 3/4 rear for my Dart. I have a very basic question and I feel stupid for having to ask....:sign3:

Does the rear bearings lube by the differential lube or do they need to be packed? Does this apply to Green as well as tapered adjustable bearings?

Thanks.....

 

[jefflock]

Green bearing are sealed and do not need to packed. However the factory tapered bearings do need to be packed by hand with grease. There are no stupid questions.

 

[73SwingerBuild]

Tapered adjustable bearings must be packed, similar to the front hub bears.

"Green" bearings do not get packed as they are a sealed unit from the package.

 

[CUDA69]

Greens are sealed, don't touch them. The OEM bearings get packed. There should be a seal that separates them from the diff oil.

 

[Haney]

Thanks to all.......

 

[RustyRatRod]

Don't skimp on bearing grease either. Since the rear axle bearings usually do not get packed as often as the front, you really want something high quality back there that will last.