How often to repack front wheel bearings?

[Chris142]

I replaced all the front wheel bearings in my Ford 20k ago. I used Valvoline Moly wheel bearing grease for Fords. How long till I do it again?

 

[Vern_in_IL]

Jack up car and spin the wheels, repack when needed.


Repack after going through deep water and off roading.

 

[RoadRaceJosh]

Cleaning and repacking of wheel bearings used to be done along with brake service. Then we invented floating rotors. With a good grease and non-abusive service I don't feel that 60k is too infrequent. The sealed front hubs/bearings on my 2001 Dakota went over 200k.

 

[eljefino]

You could see if your big nut torque/ freeplay is still in spec. That would at least indicate if there's stuff goin' on.

 

[javacontour]

Originally Posted By: Joshua_Skinner
Cleaning and repacking of wheel bearings used to be done along with brake service. Then we invented floating rotors. With a good grease and non-abusive service I don't feel that 60k is too infrequent. The sealed front hubs/bearings on my 2001 Dakota went over 200k.


This. When you have to do a brake service, repack the bearings. Check them when you do a tire rotation.

 

[buck91]

IIRC the Ford-spec valvoline has a lower operating temp. Might want to make sure its good enough for your brakes if you have disc brakes (probably is...just sayin'...)

 

[artificialist]

Originally Posted By: buck91
IIRC the Ford-spec valvoline has a lower operating temp. Might want to make sure its good enough for your brakes if you have disc brakes (probably is...just sayin'...)

I would think that Ford would spec a temperature specification along with all the other things they specify for their approved greases.

I wouldn't be worried at all.