pressing in the front wheel bearings, what do I use, what do I grease? Options

[914 RZ-1]

1. I need to press in the front wheel bearings. Can I just use a big socket and tap/hit them in? Is there a better way? I do not have a press.

2. What do I grease? I'm assuming a pack it in the bearings, but do I put grease anywhere else? Do I pack these before or after I press them in?





Thanks!
-Jeff
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[mgphoto]

You will need to press the grease into the bearing, there is a tool but it’s easy to pack it by hand. I use latex gloves, put a glob of grease in the palm of your hand, push the bearing into your palm, get another glob of grease with your fingers and rotate the bearing through your palm pushing the grease between the rollers and the cage, saturating the bearing is extremely important.
After pressing in the races, fill the inner section of the hub, between the races with some grease, I use a moly lube called BR2, but most axle grease will work fine.