Lubrication of the Tie Rod

4700 mm 33.02.001

Note: Some axles require lubrication of the tie rod ends.

  1. Wipe the tie rod end grease fittings clean.
  2. 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)

Note:
Parent topic: Front Axle
Document Number: 0000120955
Manual Publication Date: 2024-05-23
Topic Publication Date: 2024-10-31