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Originally Posted by Targa Me
Josh D,
Using solvent on bearings leaves a film of solvent on them even if you can't see it or feel it, its there. That film will keep the grease from lubricating the bearing properly.
Just use soapy water and towel dry.
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Yeah, not sure I buy that argument. I've been cleaning bearings in solvent for many years and then thoroughly dry with compressed air before regreasing. I've never had a bearing failure after serviceing. Solvents evaporate you know.