Cruiser804
SILVER Star
Rebuilt my rear axle hubs over the weekend for the second time. Made me think of a couple questions. Maybe dumb questions.
First, what is the purpose of filling the hub with grease? Is this to ensure the bearings remain greased? I get the front with the biff in there.
Second, maybe I just missing something, the axles and the wheel bolt to the hub but what holds the hub in place? Seems like the hub and axle could come off as a ....NEVERMIND this bit just realized spindle is threaded and keyed. Lock washer holds it in place.
So what about the first question?
First, what is the purpose of filling the hub with grease? Is this to ensure the bearings remain greased? I get the front with the biff in there.
Second, maybe I just missing something, the axles and the wheel bolt to the hub but what holds the hub in place? Seems like the hub and axle could come off as a ....NEVERMIND this bit just realized spindle is threaded and keyed. Lock washer holds it in place.
So what about the first question?