Rear hub question...

[RustyIron]

Originally Posted by gurp13

chain whip, check! already on my list of things to buy, along with a cassette lockring removal tool.

You know, I was reading the Park tools site. It says there to grease the axle. But, the Zinn book only says grease the races and the cones. Which is right?

Chain whip tool? If you're obsessive, cheap or drink too many espressos, you can make one out of an old chain and an aluminum bar.

Grease on the axle doesn't help the bearings, really, and glopping it up with grease just makes a mess. However, the argument can be made that a thin film will protect it from moisture that will find it's way in there.

Along those lines, add a bit of grease on the inner side of the seals. In addition to lubricating the seal, it will act as an added barrier against dirt and water that may work it's way in.

[dirttorpeedo]

good job mr gurp,now youve done it! we re throo youve got a kleen pinkie finger? you basturd,i hope your happy with that! ooooo mr kleen pinkie finger!look at me! IM KLEEN PINKIE FINGER. oh back to your kwestshun. uh yes its enuff grease,no on the axle,too tite on the cone nuts or your balls are worn ( ie the crome is peeling off your balls). call me if yood like.my no. is 951-KLN-PNKY..... O YA YOU NEED THE RUBBER ON THE WEEL,it keeps dert out.