Servicing bearings-full floating

[packmaster2r]

I have a 1998 2500HD with full floating rear axle. The double roller rear wheel bearings are lubed by the differential oil.

Should these also be packed with grease when servicing ? My "aftermarket" (Haynes) service manual says yes, but this seems uneccessary since the bearings are constantly immmersed in fluid. I can't see any grease in them now, though I suppose it may have washed out since the last brake job.

I don't have a GM manual and would sleep better if I new for sure !

-Eric/packmaster2r

[DA BIG ONE]

Originally posted by packmaster2r:
I have a 1998 2500HD with full floating rear axle. The double roller rear wheel bearings are lubed by the differential oil.

Should these also be packed with grease when servicing ? My "aftermarket" (Haynes) service manual says yes, but this seems uneccessary since the bearings are constantly immmersed in fluid. I can't see any grease in them now, though I suppose it may have washed out since the last brake job.

I don't have a GM manual and would sleep better if I new for sure !

-Eric/packmaster2r Go here: http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billavista/14b_bible/index.html

[Kennedy]

I don't grease mine, but I do make sure and tip the axle so that oil distributes to each end prior to driving...