Freehub body question

[DavidR17]

Regarding the 2 rows of tiny loose bearings inside an mtb freehub body.
Should there be a gap in any of the rows when assembling the bearings back?
I've added a few more to make each race full but think that might be a mistake.
Also i've used ratchet grease on the bearings instead of regular bearing grease as these bearings sit very close to the ratchet and paws etc, is that ok to do?

 

[fossyant]

Usually leave a slight gap, if you can get another bearing in easily, then that's fine - no 'tight fits'. I assume ratchet grease is a lighter grease ? Should be fine.

 

[DavidR17]

Usually leave a slight gap, if you can get another bearing in easily, then that's fine - no 'tight fits'. I assume ratchet grease is a lighter grease ? Should be fine.

Thanks Fossyant.

 

[Mike Ayling]

Lance Armstrong rule, remove on ball!