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November 05, 2003
That copper stuff is okay for anti-sieze, as on threads, but don't
use it in wheel bearings or suspension/steering parts. Any major
brand of grease indicated for wheel bearings will be fine. The
purists here may object, but any name brand of chassis grease will do
fine in king pins and tie rod ends. Some like greases containing
molybdenum sulfide, but I don't bother with it. You should use gear
oil in the steering rack, however. Probably most important is to
make sure everything is clean and greased before you put it back
together. I once read an article by a lubrication engineer who
stated that he had seen more chassis wear from introducting dirt
through dirty fittings than from lack of grease. Keep it clean and
greased and it will last a long time.
"Jeffrey Holmes" < tloutrec@... > 26490
Posted on November 5, 2003 01:56 AM
Posted to category(s) Body | Drive Train | Engine (internal) | Exterior | Gauges | Lubrication System | Miscellaneous | Suspension & Steering | Wheels
