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Originally Posted by terror_storm
The other thing I took care with was the wheel bearings and seals. I replaced the "grease" with Mobil synthetic grease. I suck at removing seals intact, I ruined both of the originals. I had to do a bit of homework, but I found Timken replacements that I ordered from RockAuto, PN 223035. This is a 30x52x7mm seal. And they were $4/ea. I emailed Harbor Freight about replacement seals and of course they emailed me back like a week later, and 3 days after my Timken seals shipped. Here is an FYI for future reference for others:
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Yes it turns out the grease that comes on those bearing is not bearing grease, just corrosion preventer.
Always repack new bearings.
Best way to get rid of the old grease out of bearings for some one who doesn't have a parts washer is to use a car wash sprayer blast the grease away and followed by a good paper towel drying.
You can get those bearing and seals at any northern tool, most tractor supply stores they are in the trailer section.
Its a real common seal and bearing size if you had the part number any auto parts store should have them too.
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