Wheel Bearing Grease???
Submitted: Sunday, Sep 24, 2006 at 18:04
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What grease do others use in 100 series wheel bearings? Manual says lithium based wheel bearing grease. Castrol HTB is clay based , Castrol APXT is lithium based but doesnt state ok for bearings.
Thanks in advance
Reply By: Peter 2 - Sunday, Sep 24, 2006 at 19:38
Sunday, Sep 24, 2006 at 19:38
Don't use HTB in Landcruiser wheel bearings, the hubs don't get hot enough to melt the grease unless you drive like a loony and absolutely hammer the brakes.
Most drivers will suffer from premature bearing wear if it is used. Landcruiser wheel bearings should last the life of the vehicle unless subject to poor maintenance, wrong grease or water/dirt ingress.
I've used Castrol APX for the last 20 years with zero problems.
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Follow Up By: Longreach - Monday, Sep 25, 2006 at 16:36
Monday, Sep 25, 2006 at 16:36
Perhpas they should last that long but I just had my LC100 in for its 120,000km service at a major
Adelaide Toyota dealer who rang me to say the rear bearings had to be replaced. As for your checklist, its regularly been serviced at Toyota dealers and I've brought it to their attention if we've done water crossings. Guess I should have asked for the old ones but didn't think about it till later.
Cheers.
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