missionalley
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On the front Axle, bolt broke. Should replacement sleeves and/or bolt be lubricated?

Graphite on the bushing OD's?I use grraphite when ever I need to replace or work on this pivot point.
I don't know if it is but I'll try and identify when it gets here in a few days. But couldn't oiling it like that possibly get on bolt threads when installing?is the bushing oilite or plastic? If it is oilite the proper way to install it is hold you thumb or hand over one side, fill it with oil and then squeeze the center until pressure pushes oil thru the bearing. That will impregnate it with oil for its life. If it is plastic that doesn't work. Oilite is also known as sintered brass or sometimes even similar in sintered steel.
Oilite bushing
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