So when did LR start specifying grease in the swivels? My RR shop mnual
says EP 90.
trevor_easton@dofasco.ca wrote:
>
> Some series folk inferred that what's good for CV joints is also good
> for 'U' joints even though the lub'ed spaces have tighter clearances.
>
> Even though the tolerances may be tighter the per unit pressures, in the
> Hooke,s joint with its multiple needle rollers, are lower.
> If one looks at any bearing catalogue it becomes clear that grease
> lubrication is acceptable for all low speed bearings but requires some
> derating of the bearings capacity or reduced life.
> Since the swivel joint drive bearings are quite well overated for normal
> Land Rover loads the use of grease shouldn't present any great problems.
>
> Trevor "still on the fence though" Easton
>
> Grease in the Rangie
> Oil in the Series
> Grease in the Freebie
>
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