How to Grease a Tie Rod End
Lubricating a tie rod end helps it function correctly and last longer, saving money and and prolonging the life of other steering components.
The Life of a Tie Rod End
The process of greasing a tie rod end with a grease zerk fitting is fairly straight forward and similar to the process of greasing other chassis and suspension parts, but there are some tips and tricks that will make the going smoother.
Some of the biggest concerns are checking the dust boot for damage and making sure not to bust the seal between the dust boot and the housing of the tie rod end. If your tie rod ends do not have grease fittings then they are not designed to accept more grease and if they are emitting a squeaking or whine as though they are running dry then they likely need to be replaced. If they aren't showing any of the other symptoms and you need them to last a little bit longer then you can get a little grease through the boot using a needle attachment, but this is only a stop gap measure and you should be looking for replacement rod ends.
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