14bff bearings

[scrappyk5]

i am getting my 14bff ready to instal and i want to pack the hub bearings.
i got the seal off and the large bearing out to pack , but i cannot figure out how to get the smaller bearing out. the one closest to the end.
anyone ?
its a 14bff from a 1978 3/4ton

 

[YZEATER]

pretty sure there is a clip inside the hub that comes out of the backside.

 

[Leadfoot]

The small bearing goes in, then it's followed by a heavy duty snapring. You must undo/remove the snapring first before you can get the bearing out. I've found that a good set of needle nose plyers can be used to get the snapring out.

 

[MTBLAZER89]

you dont need to pack those bearings. Just squirt them with 90w.

 

[scrappyk5]

you dont need to pack those bearings. Just squirt them with 90w.

are you serious

 

[4X4HIGH]

Very serious, these bearings receive their lube from the differential gear oil. Just drop some 90w gear oil on them so they aren't dry and you're good to go.

 

[wayne]

Yep, 14ff bearings get an oil bath. No packing needed.

 

[MattK]

kinda surprised these replies didn't come sooner. you'll find out exactly how they stay lubricated when you go to fill the 14. it takes a minute.

 

[scrappyk5]

cool , i am glad you guys told me.

i am getting closer and closer