I've used automatic transmission fluid to clean up wheel bearings before, then rinse with kerosene/mineral spirits. The a/t fluid does a good job of breaking up (liquifying) the old grease so you don't need a lot of kerosene/mineral spirits to clean the bearings up the rest of the way.
That "screw on " cap is designed to be filled with grease then every so often you screw it in a thread or so.... forcing new grease into the bearings. So one should not have to repack them as you would a car's front wheel bearings.... just refill that cup and screw it back on!!
Thanks for posting this. Working on a 1956 Cub and this was a big help.
I've used automatic transmission fluid to clean up wheel bearings before, then rinse with kerosene/mineral spirits. The a/t fluid does a good job of breaking up (liquifying) the old grease so you don't need a lot of kerosene/mineral spirits to clean the bearings up the rest of the way.
That "screw on " cap is designed to be filled with grease then every so often you screw it in a thread or so.... forcing new grease into the bearings. So one should not have to repack them as you would a car's front wheel bearings.... just refill that cup and screw it back on!!
Thanks. Am getting ready to do mine and wanted to know what it would look like. Good to know about leaving the inner bearing in place.
Glad I could help