Steering box greasing

[penpontgreenwoodwork]

Hi All
I'm in that place, you know ,that weird 10 days between MOT fail and retest . I have just taken up the slack in the steering box and thought about greasing it. Do I just undo the 4 bolt plate that has the adjuster on and fill it with grease or will it explode in a shower of springs and ball bearings?

[Pugsley]

Can't really answer your question with great authority but my sj410 (now sold) required 90 grade gear oil and I'm pretty certain that there was a plastic/rubber bung which you prised off for filling. I wouldn't use grease before you really know the answer (1) it may not provide the correct lubricating qualities and (2) some greases are prone to hydraulicing when under extreme pressure - not really what you want in a steering mechanism.

I'm sure someone will answer your query with more knowledge than I have about the vehicle.

[suzukisteve]

posted up earlier about my steering box leaking and came to the conclusion of using one shot grease thats used in swivel hubs

[dan_2k_uk]

Should have oil in it. If the seal is shot they are generally filled with grease. Just pump it in through the filler hole.

[suzukisteve]

is it best to remove any remaining oil first dan?