Meritor Axles

m2 mm 33.02.001

This procedure applies to all tie rod ends on Meritor nondrive steering axles.

  1. Park the vehicle with the wheels in the straight-ahead position. Turn off the engine, apply the brakes, and chock the rear tires.
  2. Wipe clean the zerk fitting and the seal or boot.

    3. Note: Synthetic lubricants are not approved for tie rod end lubrication.

  3. Using a grease gun, apply a multipurpose grease, NLGI grade 1 or 2, to the zerk fitting until all the old grease is purged from the boot. Discolored old grease should come out of the purge holes near the boot crimp or bellows area. Apply grease until all the old grease is purged from the boot.

    4. Note: If using an air pressure grease gun, do not exceed 150 psi (1035 kPa).

  4. If the tie rod end is designed for lube service and it does not accept grease, perform the following substeps.
    1. Remove the zerk fitting.
    2. Inspect the threaded zerk fitting hole in the tie rod end, and remove any obstructions.
    3. Install a new zerk fitting.
    4. Apply lubrication to the new zerk fitting.
  5. Remove the chocks from the tires.
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Parent topic: Tie Rod End Lubricating
Document Number: 0000120748
Manual Publication Date: 2025-02-11
Topic Publication Date: 2024-11-06