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Lubing sealed hub bearings

Old Dec 4, 2013 | 03:26 PM
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we all know these bearings are prone to failure. I have found a group of people who have removed their abs sensors and injected grease into their bearing through the hole. This was on ford trucks. Has anyone tried this with a blazer? do you think the grease would effect the operation of the abs sensor.
 
Old Dec 17, 2013 | 02:32 AM
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I am going to try this
 
Old Dec 17, 2013 | 04:05 PM
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if you are willing to risk it please report your findings. I'm not sure if I'm more concerned about ABS interference or damaging the bearings.
 
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The grease will not affect the ABS sensor. I just wonder how effectively the bearing would be lubed, (not much room once you get the sensor out). Also, with expansion from the heat, the seal might leak from excess pressure. With the old style wheel bearings, if you packed them with too much grease, it would push grease past the seal when it got hot. Interesting idea though, might be worth a try.
 
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Just dont go nuts with the grease, right?
 
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