Sandy,
There should be NO "old grease" in bearings when you repack them. Clean 'em out thoroughly, using mineral spirits and
a small brush (an old toothbrush will do), and dry them well. Then, repack with new wheel bearing grease (in
preference to good 'ol EP #2), being sure to work grease into the END of the bearing cage, not just smear it on the
rollers. You've naturally cleaned the hub and inspected the outer bearing races in them, so you can now reassemble
things. Of course, you inspected the brake linings and magnets while you had it apart.

Adjust the brakes after reassembly and you're ready to roll!

Sandy Noyes wrote:

> Hunter -
>
> Wheel bearings are so easy to repack that I can even do it. And I studied History! For the terminally
> challenged there is even a device you can put the bearings in and pump grease from a grease gun through
> 'em. This is a good technique as it forces out the old grease in the process. Now, reassemble the wheel and
> torque down the bearings to factory spec. You could do it easily if shown a time or two or walked through it a
> couple of times. Then again, you can pay for it which may be best. Not difficult but almost tedious. Your call.