I should have clarified, I know that I dont need to do anything right now but thanks for the info on what to do in the future. I didnt know how to do that but now I do. ThanksThere brand new , nothing to do right now .
The way it's done is , you slip a pocket knife or something similar under the metal seal pry it out . Next carefully pull the rubber seal out . Wash out and lubricate . Replace the seal .
One last thing, what do i use to lubricate them, something like wd-40 or do i use bearing grease?There brand new , nothing to do right now .
The way it's done is , you slip a pocket knife or something similar under the metal seal pry it out . Next carefully pull the rubber seal out . Wash out and lubricate . Replace the seal .
Finally someone who understands radial and axial loading.Bearings that support radial and axial loads (which kart bearings do) were designed to use a grease to lubricate. You may think pulling all that grease out of them is making them roll better but under load they are not. Light oils like WD and such are almost useless in a bearing, especially a heavily loaded application like the rear axle of a kart or the RF spindle! Use a good, wheel bearing grease and lightly lube each bearing, pop seals back on and go. The grease will take the loads generated while racing and thin out but STAY in the bearing and lubricate where its needed.