GREASE:: proper type, name brand for spline, pinon cup shaft re-assemble

[VALARIE]

Ok all, what type of lubrication, grease  type is best for this final drive  and pinion cup post-servicing,, does it need molly 60? is bel ray  assembly lube waterproof type ok?, does it have molly in it? what are you pros using... ,

[Bighead]

I got a couple of tubes from my local honda dealer Free right when they changed the formula Honda was useing.......so I use that.....when that runs out I will be asking the same question....

[George B]

Splines on  the wheel hub get the moly 60. Sliding splines, like a drive shaft, I always use moly grease. 

[Ken aka Oil Burner]

I just picked up some Locktite LB 8012 paste. It claims to be 65% moly (at least). Hopefully, it works well, since the Honda replacement for the discontinued moly 60 paste apparently isn't up to their own recommendations. Yes, I googled the heck out of the final drive spline situation, probably reading as much misinformation as I did good stuff.

https://www.henkel-adhesives.com/us/en/product/anti-seize-lubricants/loctite_lb_8012.html

The data sheet:  https://tdsna.henkel.com/NA/UT/HNAUTTDS.nsf/web/A1A6CD26FBD6F879882571870000DBB5/$File/LB%208012-EN.pdf

[VALARIE]

no kidding, im going in circles here, i think ill use belray assembly lube, good molly content, good for splines etc..

[The emperor has no clothes]

no kidding, im going in circles here, i think ill use belray assembly lube, good molly content, good for splines etc..

Many have used it with good effect. I still have some Honda 60 paste left. Probably go with the Locktite paste next. Honda switched to Moly77 paste. Do the proper tightening sequence. 

[Chrisj CMA]

I have that assembly lube.  It looks great for our splines
  It's my experience that it dries out real bad if used alone.  I like it used in conjunction with Lucas heavy duty water resistant grease.

[Dusty]

 I use this stuff. Extreme pressure and water resistant   

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1-NEW-CHEMSEARCH-MAXI-LUBE-RED-MULTI-PURPOSE-NLGI-2-ALUMINUM-COMPLEX-GREASE-NNB-/331965001138

Dusty

[Ken aka Oil Burner]

I have that assembly lube.  It looks great for our splines
  It's my experience that it dries out real bad if used alone.  I like it used in conjunction with Lucas heavy duty water resistant grease.

Interesting. So, how do you do the mix? Do you mix the two on something like cardboard, or do you brush on one and then put some of the other on after? I am no chemical engineer, so I don't know of any problems from combining the two. Do you think a moly-based grease would be the best plan? There are enough types of grease out there to make your head spin. Polyurea, calcium sulfonate, lithium, etc.

[longrider]

I  use the moly mixed with grease as well.  Half and half.  Works well and doesn’t dry out

[Daniel Meyer]

Whatever grease will do ya...wheel drive splines are all about assembly. Do the 4 nuts thing and you'll never have an issue. I use regular water-proof wheel bearing grease. (quarter million miles so far). I also use it on the drive-shaft-to-ujoint and ujoint-to-engine splines.

Pinion cup now...a sticky one. Don't use the heavy paste...the manual calls for a VERY small amount of grease (not paste) as assembly lube. I just hit it with some rear drive oil, since that's how it's lubed anyway...but if you insist on grease, it's a light moly and just a dab.