The LandCruiserPhil Spindle Bushing Greasing Method - 100 Series
Author: Philip In-Albon Feb 20, 2012
Tools
Tools required - very little disassembly required.
Push Axle Stub
Ghetto design of holding axle stub in. An assistant will eliminate the need for this tool.
Apply Grease
Apply grease to brass bushing - Bushing is factory designed to direct grease to needle bearing.
_Pros
·10 min. a side, 5 min. if you have an assistant
· Know you are in fact getting grease to where you want it
· Know exactly how much grease is being applied
· No need for special tool
· No mess
· Ability to see condition of the shaft and bushing
· A 1 banana job even a caveman can do it
Procedure
· Remove wheel cap
· Remove dust cap
· Remove snap ring
· Have your assistant push in axle stub or use a ghetto system like pictured
· Squirt grease around the bushing
· Install sanp ring, dust cap and wheel cap
·10 min. a side, 5 min. if you have an assistant
· Know you are in fact getting grease to where you want it
· Know exactly how much grease is being applied
· No need for special tool
· No mess
· Ability to see condition of the shaft and bushing
· A 1 banana job even a caveman can do it
Procedure
· Remove wheel cap
· Remove dust cap
· Remove snap ring
· Have your assistant push in axle stub or use a ghetto system like pictured
· Squirt grease around the bushing
· Install sanp ring, dust cap and wheel cap
Tools Information
Lincoln 5803 Grease Gun Needle Nozzle
Mini Grease Gun TAIA0282