Detroit and Meritor Axles

sd mm 33.03.001

For any Detroit or Meritor axle that requires lubrication of the tie-rod ends, wipe the grease fittings clean, then pump multipurpose chassis grease, NLGI Grade 1 (6% 12-hydroxy lithium stearate grease) or NLGI Grade 2 (8% 12-hydroxy lithium stearate grease), into the tie-rod ends until all used grease is forced out and fresh grease is seen at the ball stud neck. See Fig..

Note: No grease should emit from the tie-rod boot. If grease emits from the tie-rod boot, the boot is damaged.

  1. Grease Fitting

  2. Boot

Fig. 1, Grease Fitting and Boot (Detroit axle shown)

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Parent topic: Tie Rod Lubrication
Document Number: 0000120026
Manual Publication Date: 2024-05-23
Topic Publication Date: 2024-10-30