Front Bearing Adjustment 4X4

[Maxsevich11]

I think what you're referring to is the races, the piece that holds the bearings in place? Those should get enough right off the bearings

I think you're misunderstanding me.
I have manual hubs,1994 ranger 4wd.
My question is, do I need to grease the spindle surface under the bearings seat's?
The spindle itself is somewhat damaged from use, as it happens. The book says it should be a thin layer, knowledgeable people say it should not. In the end I assembled the spindles completely dry, without grease, but well lubricated the bearings themselves.
Should I leave it like that, or should I redo it?
This is the point I'm talking about.
I'm afraid about overheating between bearing seats and spindles..

 

[Uncle Gump]

I think you're misunderstanding me.
I have manual hubs,1994 ranger 4wd.
My question is, do I need to grease the spindle surface under the bearings seat's? The book says it should be a thin layer, knowledgeable people say it should not. In the end I assembled the spindles completely dry, without grease, but well lubricated the bearings themselves.
Should I leave it like that, or should I redo it?
This is the point I'm talking about.
I'm afraid about overheating between bearing seats and spindles..

I wouldn't worry about it. The bearings were greasy when you slid them on.

It's more important that you cleaned and inspected them before you assembled them.

 

[Maxsevich11]

I wouldn't worry about it. The bearings were greasy when you slid them on.

It's more important that you cleaned and inspected them before you assembled them.

I tried to wipe the inner cages of the bearings (with which they touch the spindle) dry as well))

 

[Josh B]

Ahh, my mistake. It doesn't bother me to have some under it, I have never paid it much mind but I also use no measures to prevent getting grease all over them. I don't think they really need it, but also use no measures to keep it out.
The primary target for the grease is the bearings, and as I add the pieces putting it together sometimes I'll push a bit more in there before closing it up.
You also have manual which I am not educated in so any objections to what I've said may be reason to investigate farther

 

[Uncle Gump]

I tried to wipe the inner cages of the bearings (with which they touch the spindle) dry as well))

Well... the inner race doesn't spin. Therefore no lube is needed.

I typically wipe the spindle clean. File/sand any imperfections. Pack bearings... assemble. I don't think I ever purposely smear lube on the spindle. I do wipe a bit of grease on the seal lip to lube it.

I think you'll be fine... but if it bothers you... do it again.

 

[Maxsevich11]

Well... the inner race doesn't spin. Therefore no lube is needed.

I typically wipe the spindle clean. File/sand any imperfections. Pack bearings... assemble. I don't think I ever purposely smear lube on the spindle. I do wipe a bit of grease on the seal lip to lube it.

I think you'll be fine... but if it bothers you... do it again.

It keeps me on my toes)
Anyway, thanks u for your answer.

 

[SenorNoob]

In theory, you'd want that dry to keep from spinning the race on the spindle. That's what usually damages the spindle.

That said I always have grease everywhere except the rotor surface.