What happens if you over grease a ball joint?
If you fill it too much with grease, then yes, the boot will split or break and grease will ooze out. Which means you’ll need to replace the tie rod before dirt begins to get inside and cause the whole joint to fail. Sucks, because I did the same thing to my brothers ball joint on the lower control arm.
Do new ball joints come pre greased?
Usually the joints will come with enough grease for assembly, but not enough for long term use. This is to keep the parts from metal on metal friction, but not to spill grease out making a mess. Also, if they have a zerk, this means that they are not sealed and will need to be greased at an interval.
Should grease come out of ball joint?
Ball joints allow you to steer smoothly and are constantly moving so throwing a little lubrication their way is a small favor for the big job that they do every day. The rule of thumb is to grease these parts every, or every other, oil change which might seem excessive, but again; little thanks, big job.
How do you unplug a grease ZERK?
The first is to apply a heat source and immediately attach a grease gun to the fitting and push the old grease out after it has been warmed and thinned out. Another solution is to find a dispensing mechanism that can push a light solvent into the joint and remove the blockage.
What kind of grease is best for ball joints?
Important Ball Joint Grease Specifications
- Best Grease for Water Resistance: Sta-Lube SL3121.
- Best Grease for Temperature Stability: Triax RED SPHERON HT-2.
- Best Grease for Load/Pressure Resistance: Lucas Oil 100005 Red ‘N’ Tacky.
- Best Grease for Longevity: Lucas Oil 10005 Red ‘N’ Tack.
What kind of grease goes in ball joints?
You will need a high temp featured grease to work with the ball joint. It will be better to try Lucas Oil 10301 Heavy Duty grease. It is waterproof, temperature stable, and long-lasting.
Is it good to grease a ball joint?
Grease is good for noise and maintenance but no amount of it will bring a failed ball joint back to life. If you find that you have a failed ball joint we offer Moog upper and lower ball joints for many makes and models. What is the Best Grease for Ball Joints?
Can a Zerk needle be used to grease ball joints?
You can use a grease zerk needle attachment to get past the dust boot and pump some grease into that ball joint. This can eliminate those noises and potentially extend the life of the part, but this method will almost certainly not grease the entire part. As a stop-gap measure this should stretch the life span of your ball joint.
Can a grease gun be attached to a needle?
Most needle attachments come with a plastic sheathe, so leave that on until the zerk is attached to the grease gun. A grease gun – We suggest a hand powered grease gun that will put less pressure on the seal of the ball joint and allow you to monitor how much grease is getting in the joint.
What’s the best way to blow a grease seal?
You lose the ability to “feel” when the joint begins to resist the pressure and there is no better way to blow a seal than a powered grease gun. Grease zerk fittings can be replaced with 45 or 90 degree angle fittings, making present and future maintenance easier in terminally hard to reach spots.