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Old Apr 5, 2003 | 10:10 AM
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Pilot Bearing Grease

Should I grease the new pilot bearing?
Old Apr 5, 2003 | 11:59 AM
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Yes
Old Apr 5, 2003 | 06:11 PM
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I have read that you should soak it in motor oil instead of using grease, cause the grease retains the heat and fries the bushing.
Old Apr 5, 2003 | 11:58 PM
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Grease it, but use wheel bearing greae. It's made to withstand the heat and it won't dry out like oil eventually will.
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