cleaning bearings

[binsento_wong]

i bought the turbo wash, and lube, but i was wondering one thing.
on the last step, it says " install bearings with unshielded side facing in wheel"
does that mean i dont put the shield thing back on the bearing? or do i put it back on, then put that side facing in?
and how many drops of lube do i put on?

[IW Staff]

Some of the higher end bearings aren't sealed on both ends like yours are. So you are don't have to worry about it. You do need to put back on the shield and you can face that toward the inside if you wish which may be a good idea in case you don't get it on well. That way you won't lose it. Plus, if you have any excess oil leak out it will make it tougher to attract dirt to your bearings.

So yes, do put the shields back on and if you can remember which side was the side you took the shield off of, go ahead and make it the inside.

Thanks for the post.

Stan @ IW