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grease or oil in the steering axle

Discussion in 'Volvo Forum' started by trikefloats, Oct 2, 2012.

  1. Oct 2, 2012 #1
    trikefloats

    trikefloats Bobtail Member

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    A friend of mine told me, he is using grease in the st. axle with no problem. I have to change the bearings anyway, so I think of switching to grease. What do you think. Is it a bad idea, and shall I use syntethic grease if I decide to switch. It is Meritor axle.
    Thanks. Nick
     
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  3. Oct 2, 2012 #2
    BossOutlaw88

    BossOutlaw88 Road Train Member

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    They both work, but oil will be more risky. It could get on your brake pads.
     
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  4. Oct 2, 2012 #3
    PST

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    I've been in this busness for 40 years and have never heard of a (srearing axle) is that a tag axle?
     
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  5. Oct 2, 2012 #4
    jbatmick

    jbatmick Road Train Member

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    I was thinking he meant ' STEERING ' axle. Took a while to figure it out.
     
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  7. Oct 2, 2012 #5
    trikefloats

    trikefloats Bobtail Member

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    In the last few minutes the clutch pedal was acting strange. When I press it half way I felt slight bumps or I should say vibrations. After that they disappeared, but I was not able to push it all the way to the floor and I couldn't put it in gear. I killed the engine ,put it in first gear and start it again. The truck start moving normally, I shifted gears like I do normally. There was no slipping or grinding.Looks like it is time for a new clutch. It might be only a yoke problem. I will open the inspection hole tommorow to see if I can see something unusual. Anybody has a clue?
     
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  8. Oct 2, 2012 #6
    freightlinerman

    freightlinerman Road Train Member

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    Do you mean, putting grease into an oil bath hub?
     
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  9. Oct 2, 2012 #7
    trikefloats

    trikefloats Bobtail Member

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    Yes, I switched my trailer axles to grease 2 years ago. No problem. Leaking seals is a thing of the past.
     
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  10. Oct 3, 2012 #8
    PST

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    Use oil bath seals for oil, and grease pack seals for grease.
     
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  11. Oct 8, 2012 #9
    Damage

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    Yes definetly use the correct seals. I have worked on equipment using grease pack and others using oil bath. I wouldnt change whatever came from the manufacture. When done correctly either will last fine.
     
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