Ball Joint Grease Question
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From: MANDEVILLE, LA La
Ball Joint Grease Question
Aneasy one I'm sure.
I'm changing oil & greasing Ball joints on the 96'.
Question: Do I do a certain amount of pumps for each ball joint or grease till grease comes out from the boot seal? FSM doesn't state.
I don't want to rupture the boot if I don't have to.Some have small holes made in them for the grease to ooze out.
Thanx
I'm changing oil & greasing Ball joints on the 96'.
Question: Do I do a certain amount of pumps for each ball joint or grease till grease comes out from the boot seal? FSM doesn't state.
I don't want to rupture the boot if I don't have to.Some have small holes made in them for the grease to ooze out.
Thanx
Le Mans Master
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From: Ft. Lauderdale Fl
Aneasy one I'm sure.
I'm changing oil & greasing Ball joints on the 96'.
Question: Do I do a certain amount of pumps for each ball joint or grease till grease comes out from the boot seal? FSM doesn't state.
I don't want to rupture the boot if I don't have to.Some have small holes made in them for the grease to ooze out.
Thanx
I'm changing oil & greasing Ball joints on the 96'.
Question: Do I do a certain amount of pumps for each ball joint or grease till grease comes out from the boot seal? FSM doesn't state.
I don't want to rupture the boot if I don't have to.Some have small holes made in them for the grease to ooze out.
Thanx
Le Mans Master
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From: Tampa Florida
Pump until grease comes out of the boot then wipe off the excess. The grease does a couple of things - it lubes the joint and provides a seal for the joint in conjunction with the boot...to keep water/dirt from settling into the actual "joint".
When greasing existing joints you can normally hear a slight "pop" sound when the boot re-seals....this is quickly followed by grease shooting out from under of the boot....move to the next joint at this point.
When greasing existing joints you can normally hear a slight "pop" sound when the boot re-seals....this is quickly followed by grease shooting out from under of the boot....move to the next joint at this point.
Le Mans Master
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I beg to differ. I was taught to never have the grease push out the seal. Not only does it make a mess, but it opens up the inside to contamination. Just add grease till the rubber bulges a bit.
Le Mans Master
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Here is what Federal-Mogual says .....in the statement below which implies that the "grease reliefs" were designed to do just what they are named for:
Moog uses premium polychloroprene and polyurethane — superior compounds that stand up to temperature extremes, dirt and abrasion — to seal the boots on our ball joints. In addition, the ball joint boots are fitted with grease relief valves. These features help prevent contamination and allow debris to be flushed out when the ball joint is serviced.
Source:http://www.federalmogul.com/en/After...on/BallJoints/
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From: MANDEVILLE, LA La
Thanx again guys...6 pumps was pretty close...I pumped grease till I Heard a pop and saw grease come out.Not a BIG deal..Just as long as we do this every 7,000 Mi or so as the FSM states.AS Usual...You guys are .Very willing to help..That's what makes this Forum the "Creme de Crem" of Forums..
Thanx Guys for responding to such a Menial Question.
Baking & Oiled in S.E. La
Thanx Guys for responding to such a Menial Question.
Baking & Oiled in S.E. La
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So there is no way to overfill a balljoint or other item that gets greased?
I wonder if mine had ever been greased. I figure it wouldn't hurt to flush out the old grease.
What grease are you guys using? I was looking at going with the Vavloline GM, Chrysler, European and Japanese vehicles multipurpose grease.
I wonder if mine had ever been greased. I figure it wouldn't hurt to flush out the old grease.
What grease are you guys using? I was looking at going with the Vavloline GM, Chrysler, European and Japanese vehicles multipurpose grease.
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Le Mans Master
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Grease - I use this and my local Home Depot sells it - your's might also:
http://www.lucasoil.com/products/dis...id=14&loc=show
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Existing aged rubber boots can rupture if stressed by excessive overfilling. Replacment rubber boots (available in "poly" style material also) are inexpensive to buy but you'll need a tool (pickle fork) to seperate the joint to slip the new boot on.
Grease - I use this and my local Home Depot sells it - your's might also:
http://www.lucasoil.com/products/dis...id=14&loc=show
Grease - I use this and my local Home Depot sells it - your's might also:
http://www.lucasoil.com/products/dis...id=14&loc=show
Instead of using a pickle fork. I think they have an actual puller as that won't damage the boot. I know I used one to remove the rear tie rod from the knuckle.
I do know one of the boots in the upper front joint is split. It's probably been that way for no telling how many years. I probably need to grease that.
