dana 30 pinion bearing
bobt
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This might be a stupid question. Does the outer pinion bearing get greased?
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dana 30 pinion bearing
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CJ007
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No, the gear oil in the diff takes care of that, there are oil slingers (look like large washers) on the shaft that keep it oiled.
bobt
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Thanks, When I took the axle apart, there was more mud and water in it than oil so I was unsure if it required grease or not.
CJ007
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Yea, that is fairly commom. I think when I got mine it had a rust stain across the ring gear as it sat so long and was full of water and 
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When I regeared I ran my vent a lot higher in front and rear just in case I get into water situations, although not real common in AZ
.When I regeared I ran my vent a lot higher in front and rear just in case I get into water situations, although not real common in AZ