Greasing lower trunnion

[quee2646]

Hello,

Been greasing the front wheels. There's a rubber seal of some sort around the lower trunnion which I noticed falling apart--disintegrating--as I added grease. It looked like it was already partially gone.

Is this critical? Should I replace it? What does it do?

How this makes sense! Thanks

[philthehill]

It is important that all of the rubber seals (qty 3) (items No: 43 & 97 in the attached link) around the lower trunnion are kept in tip top condition as they keep the water and crud out of the trunnion threads and pin.
http://www.moss-europe.co.uk/shop-by-mo ... 93df3.html

Fit the seals from Declan Burns as they are the best.
Declan's photo of Declan's bottom trunnion seals

[quee2646]

Thanks--I'll get some and put them on. Do I need to take everything apart to get them on?

Also, I'm having trouble getting the front wheels off as the wheel nuts are very tight. Any tips for loosening them?

[greendefender123]

Yeah the front suspension needs taking apart im afraid. I think others have used a tape for semi permanent repair. Possibly called denso tape?

[greendefender123]

Found the link. Its not really ideal but could help for now. viewtopic.php?t=62566&start=20