All Axles

Thoroughly clean all parts. Synthetic seals must not be cleaned, soaked or washed in cleaning solvents. Always use clean solvent when cleaning bearings. Oil the bearings immediately after cleaning, to prevent rusting. Inspect the parts for wear or damage. If rust is present, remove with a wire brush mounted on a power drill or equivalent. Rinse clean with metal-prep solvent on sponge or rag to remove all particles. With a clean sponge, coat tube interior with Dupont Red Oxide Preparakote or equivalent. Allow to dry for a minimum of one hour.

When a scored gear set is replaced, the axle housing should be washed thoroughly. This can only be done effectively if the axle shafts and shaft seals are removed from the housing. Inspect individual parts as outlined below.