THE TIMKEN COMPANY

Locomotive Bearing Relubrication Suggestion

Timken “AP” Bearing Applications
Diesel and Electric Locomotives
Main Line and Light Road Service

Amount of Grease to be Added to Field

Lubricant Capacity *
Lubricated Bearings on Axle+
Bearing Normal Charge at
Class Bearing Assembly Thru Relube
Thru Axle End Cap
Fixture++
Ounces Grams Ounces Grams Ounces Grams
E 16 456 8 228 4 114
F 24 680 12 340 4 114
G 32 908 16 456 6 170
EE 27 765 16 456 6 170
GG 32 908 16 456 6 170

 All Timken “AP” bearing sizes for use on locomotive are available
to the no-field-lubrication (NFL) design with no lubricant
fitting. NFL design bearings do not require periodic field
lubrication during a wheel or tyre life period (up to 250,000
miles, 402 366 km). Under the NFL concept, grease is replenished
when the bearings are reworked at wheel or tyre replacement. If
wheel or tyre life periods are less or more than 250,000 miles
(402 366 km), further relubrication suggestions for NFL bearings
may be obtained by contacting The Timken Company.

 Bearing equipped with lubricant fittings in the axle end cap may
be field lubricated if conditions warrant. It is suggested that
this be performed at some convenient shopping period which occurs
nearest to 125,000 miles (201 168 km) of operation such as wheel
turning, annual, or semiannual inspections.

When wheels or tyre are replaced, bearings are to be reworked and

reassembled using a fresh normal charge of grease. Information on
greasing devices and bearing component grease quantities can be
obtained from a Timken Company Service

** Relubrication fixture for Classes E, F, and G are shown on

Roller Bearing Manufactures Engineers Committee drawing C-39625.
Fixture for Class GG is shown on Timken Company drawing C-41459.

Weight in table based on: The weight of one pint (,473L) of grease
equal to 0,955 pounds (433,2 grams)

A-31243
Rev. K 89-12-13