Got it back in using the two-foot-kick method

Now to the point that I'm putting the new dust cap on....and the tightness problems continue. The new cap is only going on about 1/8" after pounding on it with a rubber mallet. It's centered....it just doesn't seem to want to go on any farther. I guess I'll try and beat on it some more unless someone has a suggestion.

..and just for verification, since this is the first time I've repacked bearings on this car, am I'm correct in only packing the bearings, generously, and not simply filling up the rest of the cavity with grease?
I've also put about 1/4" deep in grease in the dust cover.

[EDIT] Finally got the dust cap back on. Had to pound the crap out of it with the rubber mallet. I DREAD having to ever take that thing off again!


Chris
'85 300SD