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Topic: front hub splines

Posted By: syncroparge
Subject: front hub splines
Date Posted: 02 Jul 08 at 12:34

I am fitting new front wheel bearings longer studs and lower ball joint. I have just read in the Bentley manual that "splines on drive shaft and wheel hub must be free of oil and grease" it says that on re-assembley a 20 mm bead of D6 locking compound should be applied to the splines. My hub had a good ammount of grease in no sign of any locking compound. What do others do grease or locking compound? Thanks...

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Posted By: Ghia
Date Posted: 02 Jul 08 at 16:11

I've found that when they're stuck in with locking compound, the only thing it does it make it difficult to remove it next time!

I've never had one come loose and I never fit locking compound to them but I do torque to up to the correct figure. It's up to you.

Posted By: syncroparge
Date Posted: 03 Jul 08 at 07:24

Thanks MG you have confirmed what I was going to do.....