MrEviLDeD Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 Hey everyone, Again sorry for the barrage of questions. Weather has been nice and finally getting to the dirt of the re-installation. I had read someplace that I am to install the rubber parts in an unladen (normal) condition. Does this include the ball-joints? Also when do I grease pack the ball joints and tie-rod ends? Do I do this with everything together, wheels on and on the ground? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nefarious Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 Yes, you fill joints with grease when joints are together and torqued to spec. Tie rods and ball joints are treated the same. Don't think it matters too much if the vehicle is off the ground or laden with weight since they are not compressable joints but make sure not to over fill them. You don't want the boots to be ballooned out. I fill them until I see the boot walls are fairly flat. If its bulging out too far you will probably just cause it to leak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEviLDeD Posted March 12, 2014 Author Share Posted March 12, 2014 Ok thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamzan Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 Some boots like the moog ones have little holes for the grease to escape. I just fill it till I see fresh grease coming out if it is an old joint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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