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😳 I had my rack and pinion & outer tie rod ends replaced due to leaks and noise. My outer tierods were installed but for some reason they dint have the grease nipples in them aas I was told by the mechanic who did my alignment. FYI I had the rack installed by one shop who did not have the equipment for any alignment so the ailignment was done at another shop. Two set of eyes are always better than one set of eyes. I’m a bit baffled as to how that was missed unless the rods dont need the grease nipples? Anyone please share your comments.
Thanks in advance.
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Being a new member, I’m attempting to learn the ETCG posting. I can’t find where to post my inquiry, so maybe you can tell me since you succeeded. As for the grease fittings, I have seen it happen many times in replacing parts that the replacement part has no fitting. I assume this is done because the part is forged in better alloy and won’t wear as fast, and the rubber formulation is able to last maybe ten years without letting in dirt. Internally the design probably allows the grease to travel rapidly throughout rather than burst out the rubber seal. If so, let’s be proud of these guys who bring us superior parts. On my 2001 dodge van I have good lookin rubber on the steering components, and not all have grease fittings. The van holds tight at speed, much to my surprise. My fords were not so good, and I really think the old cross beam suspension with kingpins caused positive feedback rather than negative feedback. Systems generally stabilize with negative feedback and go haywire with positive. I have seen new vans and trucks hold road OK with cross beam, but I’m not sure why the difference shows so bad with older ones. When I replaced rubber bushings it did not help.
[quote=”Chikn Hawk” post=43685]:oops: I had my rack and pinion & outer tie rod ends replaced due to leaks and noise. My outer tierods were installed but for some reason they dint have the grease nipples in them aas I was told by the mechanic who did my alignment. FYI I had the rack installed by one shop who did not have the equipment for any alignment so the ailignment was done at another shop. Two set of eyes are always better than one set of eyes. I’m a bit baffled as to how that was missed unless the rods dont need the grease nipples? Anyone please share your comments.
Thanks in advance.[/quote]Some of the newer replacement items (tie rods, u-joints, etc.) don’t need to be lubed. They’re meant to be sealed permanently. The main way to tell is to look for a hole for a zerk fitting (it may be capped off). If it isn’t there, it can’t be lubed. If it is, install a zerk and lube away.
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