I do the same thing and agree. Most people don't even know those bearings exist. After I'm sure they are free-spinning, I use a needle-oiler to get a drop of LaBelle 107 on each of them. The wicks were supposed to help keep them "wetted", but usually I find those are either bone dry like the bearings or plugged up with old lubricant of some kind. Soaking them in solvent and wicking them dry into a clean cloth or paper towel revives some of them, but not all. On the other hand, I've had diesel motors that are completely seized because some one years ago greased them and the old grease hardened to the point you can't even turn the armature on its bearings after removing it from the truck. Not until that petrified layer between the bearing and armature shaft is removed is there any movement. Doesn't hurt also to ensure the pressure plates are present, in good condition, properly positioned, and given dab of grease as well. I use a larger syringe to inject/apply Lubriplate 630-AA. Rather than just glob grease into the gear bay and pray, after making sure the parts are all degreased, clean, and dry, I like to inject grease into each groove of the worm, every tooth of the drive gear, and around each axle bearing and then while slowly running the motor in both directions see that it adheres to all the proper surfaces.
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