moly paste

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Received TS-70 moly paste today in advance of tire change. Is 5 grams really enough for the splines? That's what is in the manual. The white plastic lid the paste is in weighed 3 grams.

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5g is exactly what the manual calls for to be applied to the joint surface of the splines in the final gear case and on the driven flange - ie the female and male parts respectively.

Is that what 5g looks like ? It looks to be a lot.
What is that in term of a standard fingerfull ?
 

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That is plenty. All that is needed is enough to make sure that all of the metallic surfaces are fully coated.
Anything beyond that is not providing any additional protection.
 
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5g is exactly what the manual calls for to be applied to the joint surface of the splines in the final gear case and on the driven flange - ie the female and male parts respectively.

Is that what 5g looks like ? It looks to be a lot.
What is that in term of a standard fingerfull ?
Yes that is 5g weighed. I guess it depends on the finger lol.
 

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You have more than just the splines to cover.
Check/inspect under the spline plate, and replace both of the o-rings as well.
 

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