Originally Posted by
EssEllSee
Did you try taking the cranks and bb off, degreasing and regreasing everything, and putting it back together?
I didn't. In days gone by I've repacked wheel bearings. Is this what you're suggesting? According to IRO the BB contains "smooth sealed cartridge bearings." This suggests greasing is not necessary, and probably not possible...
And Scrod, I agree that the pic gives a weird impression of what the part is and does...