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New balljoints and tie-rod end grease?

Discussion in '348/355' started by Ferrarium, Nov 13, 2018.

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  1. Ferrarium

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    I ordered all new components and as many know they are sealed with no zerk fitting. Are these supposed to be sealed and pre=greased or are they dry and designed to be greased with a needle?

    If you grease new ones do you grease them before installing and let the grease squish out and clean it up or grease it after installing them and they are compressed?
     
  2. Pangea

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    They should be greased already.
     
  3. Ferrarium

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    Right.. I get logic says they "should " be.
    Question should be has anyone verified pre-greased or when putting them in did you grease or not and did you get any clunking if you did not?
     
  4. Pangea

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    Well, if you are unsure take a look. Ive been a mechanic for 45 years and never had to grease a new ball joint or rod end before fitting. Let alone with a needle.

    Some have lubrication nipples fitted but even those came greased.
     
  5. Ferrarium

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    I can remove the clips and pull the boot back? I removed the clip to take a peek but the boot was on there very well I assumed they were additionally bonded on.
     
  6. Pangea

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    I would just fit the part.
     
  7. Ferrarium

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    yep. im not keen on removing the boot and having it not reseal and not down with injecting through the boot, seems like that would contribute to failure. if they knock ill deal with it then.
    thanks.
     

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