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Steering box greasing

Posted: Thu Aug 08, 2013 9:19 pm
by penpontgreenwoodwork
Hi All
I'm in that place, you know ,that weird 10 days between MOT fail and retest :S . 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?

Re: Steering box greasing

Posted: Thu Aug 08, 2013 9:51 pm
by 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.

Re: Steering box greasing

Posted: Thu Aug 08, 2013 9:59 pm
by suzukisteve
posted up earlier about my steering box leaking and came to the conclusion of using one shot grease thats used in swivel hubs

Re: Steering box greasing

Posted: Thu Aug 08, 2013 11:04 pm
by 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.

Re: Steering box greasing

Posted: Fri Aug 09, 2013 7:44 am
by suzukisteve
is it best to remove any remaining oil first dan?