{"id":11361,"date":"2017-05-03T11:03:18","date_gmt":"2017-05-03T17:03:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.suspension.com\/blog\/?p=11361"},"modified":"2019-08-12T15:49:41","modified_gmt":"2019-08-12T21:49:41","slug":"how-to-grease-tie-rod-ends","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.suspension.com\/blog\/how-to-grease-tie-rod-ends\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Grease a Tie Rod with or without a Zerk Fitting"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"row\" id=\"top\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.suspension.com\/images\/how-to-grease-tie-rod-end-banner.jpg\" class=\"img-fluid\" alt=\"how to grease a tie rod end\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\n<h2 class=\"text-center title\">How To Grease Tie Rod Ends<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-9\">\n<h4><i>UPDATED: August 2019<\/i><\/h4>\n<p>A question we constantly get at DST is &ldquo;How do I grease my Tie Rod Ends?&rdquo; Some tie rod ends come with a grease zerk fitting installed and some are sealed from the factory with no easy avenue for lubrication. Here we will share some detailed <a href=\"#instructions\">instructions<\/a> about how to grease your tie rod ends with or without a zerk fitting, what grease you should use, and how to troubleshoot potential problems.<\/p>\n<p>Grease is cheap compared to your vehicle so extending the life of the parts that make up your car with some routine lubrication is a no brainer, but lubricating a sealed tie rod end is more of a temporary measure to breathe some life into a dry, groaning part.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-3\">\n<h3 class=\"title\">Table of Contents<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#tierodendgrease\">Best Tie Rod End Grease<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#tierodendinstructions\">Tie Rod End Instructions<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#sealedtierodendinstructions\">Sealed Tie Rod End Instructions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"section-grey\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\n<h3 class=\"mx-3\">Grease or Replace?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"mx-3\">If your tie rod ends are clunking and upon inspection you find that they are loose then they are probably too far gone. Grease is good for noise and maintenance but it will not make a failed part function properly. If you do need to replace your tie rod end we offer Moog <a href=\"https:\/\/www.moog-suspension-parts.com\/moog-front-outer-tie-rod-ends.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">outer<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.moog-suspension-parts.com\/moog-front-inner-tie-rod-ends.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">inner<\/a> tie rod ends for most makes and models.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"row\" id=\"tierodendgrease\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\n<h2 class=\"title\">What is the Best Grease for Tie Rod Ends?<\/h2>\n<p><b>Basically any grease rated &#8220;GC-LB&#8221; by the NLGI<\/b> (National Lubricating Grease Institute) is graded to work for all your chassis lubrication needs, including tie rod ends. Lucas X-tra Heavy Duty Grease or Marine Grease are designed to last in extreme environments and keep your tie rod ends lubricated and operating smoothly. While that may seem like overkill, using quality <a href=\"\/chassis-grease.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">tie rod end grease<\/a> is much cheaper than a replacing a tie rod end. Also we sell these lubricants \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-6\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/lazyload-218-163.jpg\" data-src=\"\/images\/best-grease-for-polyurethane-bushings\/lithium-based-grease-with-moly-additive.jpg\" class=\"lazy img-responsive img-fluid\" alt=\"chassis grease\">\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6\">\n<p>Lucas X-tra Heavy Duty Grease is designed for, you guessed it, heavy duty vehicles like those used in farm and construction settings. This is quality lithium based lubricant with additives that make it more resistant to the elements and give it more sticking power, boasts an effective lifespan 4 times longer than regular grease. Great option for the tie rod ends on any vehicle but really shines in off-road or fleet vehicles, a tough commute, and adverse seasonal weather.<\/p>\n<p>Lucas Marine Grease uses calcium sulfonate thickeners and is designed specifically with water-craft in mind but it works wonders in vehicles that are consistently exposed to water, slush, snow, and road salt. This grease also provides above average protection against corrosion and rust making it a perfect fit for a vehicle that spends a lot of time in a coastal climate where salt in the environment can drastically shorten the life of chassis components. If your climate is tropical, coastal, or snowy then this grease will serve you well and very likely extend the life of your tie rod end compared to regular grease.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\" id=\"instructions\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\n<h2 class=\"title\">Pick your Tie Rod End style for lubrication instructions:<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6\">\n<h3><a href=\"#tierodendinstructions\">Greasable Tie Rod End Instructions<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>\t\t<a href=\"#tierodendinstructions\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/lazyload-218-163.jpg\" data-src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/how-to-grease\/tie-rod-end-with-a-zerk-fitting.jpg\" class=\"lazy img-responsive img-fluid\" alt=\"tie rod end with zerk fitting\"\/><\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6\">\n<h3><a href=\"#sealedtierodendinstructions\">Sealed Tie Rod End Instructions<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>\t\t<a href=\"#sealedtierodendinstructions\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/lazyload-218-163.jpg\" data-src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/how-to-grease\/tie-rod-end-without-a-grease-zerk-fitting.jpg\" class=\"lazy img-responsive img-fluid\" alt=\"tie rod without a zerk fitting\"\/><\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section section-grey mt-5 pt-3 mb-3 pb-3\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\n<h2 class=\"title ml-3\" id=\"tierodendinstructions\">How to Grease Tie Rod Ends with Zerk Fittings<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-5\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#tierodtool\">Tie Rod End Greasing Tools<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#tierodinstructions\">Tie Rod End Greasing Instructions<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#tierodtrouble\">Trouble Shooting<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"pt-2\">Tie rod ends have an articulating metal stud that needs grease to keep your steering smooth. A zerk fitting makes this process very simple and gives you an easy way to keep those tie rod ends in good shape.<\/p>\n<p>The general consensus is to grease these parts when its time for your oil change, but garages do not always do this. Also if a lot of water and grime are thrown around under your car you might want to lubricate your tie rod ends more often. Now lets take a look at how to grease those tie rod ends.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-7\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/lazyload-218-163.jpg\" data-src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/how-to-grease\/tie-rod-end-with-a-zerk-fitting.jpg\" class=\"lazy img-responsive img-fluid\" alt=\"tie rod end with a grease zerk fitting\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--TIE ROD END W\/ ZERK FITTING VIDEO--><\/p>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\n<h2 class=\"title\" id=\"tierodtool\">Tools:<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-7 mx-auto mb-3\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy img-responsive img-fluid\" src=\"\/images\/lazyload-218-163.jpg\" data-src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/how-to-grease\/tools-for-greasing-a-zerk-fitting.jpg\" alt=\"tools for lubricating a tie rod end with a zerk fitting\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row mt-3\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><b>A Grease Gun<\/b> &ndash; A powered grease gun might be a little faster but you have a much better chance of blowing a seal on your tie-rod end with one. We suggest a manually powered gun.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><b>Grease<\/b> &ndash; Always use the suggested grease or a Heavy Duty Lithium Synthetic or Marine grease. These types of grease handle the stress of constant use and will repel water.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><b>Flexible Hose<\/b> &ndash; Grease zerk fittings on a tie rod end make the lubrication process much easier but the angles of some zerks are almost impossible to reach without a flexible hose attachment.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><b>Rag<\/b> &ndash; Don&rsquo;t laugh. Cleaning the zerk and wiping away excess grease is an important part of the process. This will keep dirt and debris from entering the joint and collecting in excess grease later.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>DST offers these tools (minus the rag) in a <a href=\"\/grease-gun-combo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Grease Gun Combo<\/a> for your convenience.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\n<h2 class=\"title\" id=\"tierodinstructions\">Instructions:<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-5\">\n<h4>1.<\/h4>\n<p><b>First, inspect the dust boot for tears or leaks.<\/b> If you find any then you should <a href=\"\/universal-dust-boots.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">replace the dust boot<\/a> to prevent contaminates from enetering the joint and you might consider replacing the tie rod end if there is any looseness or vertical movement.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-7\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy img-responsive img-fluid\" src=\"\/images\/lazyload-218-163.jpg\" data-src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/how-to-grease\/torn-and-leaky-dust-boot.gif\" alt=\"torn dust boot leaking grease\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row mt-3\">\n<div class=\"col-md-5\">\n<h4>2.<\/h4>\n<p><b>Now, use the rag to clean the zerk<\/b> to avoid any contaminates following the grease inside. You should see bright shiny metal before you attach the grease gun. If the zerk is rusted or corroded beyond simple rag cleaning you can use something stronger or replace the grease zerk.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-7\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy img-responsive img-fluid\" src=\"\/images\/lazyload-218-163.jpg\" data-src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/how-to-grease\/clean-the-zerk-fitting.jpg\" alt=\"cleaning tie rod end zerk\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row mt-3\">\n<div class=\"col-md-5\">\n<h4>3.<\/h4>\n<p><b>Next, attach the grease gun to the zerk.<\/b> Position the nozzle squarely over the zerk and press down until you feel the &ldquo;snap&rdquo; of the nozzle grabbing the zerk. If the coupler on your grease gun is adjustable you can unscrew it a small amount to loosen the jaws to make the connection easier, just remember to tighten it back down before pumping.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-7\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy img-responsive img-fluid\" src=\"\/images\/lazyload-218-163.jpg\" data-src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/how-to-grease\/attach-the-grease-gun-to-zerk.jpg\" alt=\"connecting the grease gun to the zerk fitting\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row mt-3\">\n<div class=\"col-md-3 ml-auto\">\n<p><b>* If the nozzle hasn&rsquo;t connected to the zerk<\/b> then grease will ooze from between the zerk and the grease gun.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-5 mr-auto\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy img-responsive img-fluid\" src=\"\/images\/lazyload-218-163.jpg\" data-src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/how-to-grease\/loose-grease-gun-coupler.gif\" alt=\"grease gun and zerk oozing\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row mt-3\">\n<div class=\"col-md-5\">\n<h4>4.<\/h4>\n<p><b>Then, watch the dust boot and give the grease gun a few good pumps and STOP if you see the boot begin to swell.<\/b> It is best not to keep greasing once you see the boot swell since the seal that holds that grease in the tie rod end can be compromised if too much pressure is applied. If the seal breaks you will be replacing that part sooner than later.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-7\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy img-responsive img-fluid\" src=\"\/images\/lazyload-218-163.jpg\" data-src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/how-to-grease\/greasing-a-tie-rod-end-zerk-fitting.gif\" alt=\"greasing a tie rod using a zerk fitting\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row mt-3\">\n<div class=\"col-md-3 ml-auto\">\n<p><b>* Some tie rod ends have a grease relief valve<\/b> that will allow old grease to safely exit the tie rod end without compromising the seal.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-5 mr-auto\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy img-responsive img-fluid\" src=\"\/images\/lazyload-218-163.jpg\" data-src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/how-to-grease\/grease-relief-valve-expels-old-grease.gif\" alt=\"grease relief valve\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row mt-3\">\n<div class=\"col-md-5\">\n<h4>5.<\/h4>\n<p><b>Detach the coupler from the fitting.<\/b> This can be difficult but you can loosen the jaws again if you have an adjustable coupler.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-7\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy img-responsive img-fluid\" src=\"\/images\/lazyload-218-163.jpg\" data-src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/how-to-grease\/detach-grease-gun-from-zerk.gif\" alt=\"detaching grease gun from tie rod end\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row mt-3\">\n<div class=\"col-md-5\">\n<h4>6.<\/h4>\n<p><b>Lastly, clean off any excess grease from the zerk and dust boot.<\/b> Drive the car around the block and check for leakage.<\/p>\n<p>* If you have a rough commute or hit the trails on the weekend then take your vehicle out on some similar terrain and check the joints afterward.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-7\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy img-responsive img-fluid\" src=\"\/images\/lazyload-218-163.jpg\" data-src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/how-to-grease\/clean-the-zerk-and-boot.jpg\" alt=\"cleaning the zerk and dust boot\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\n<h2 class=\"title\" id=\"tierodtrouble\">Trouble Shooting:<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-5\">\n<h3>How to clear a plugged grease zerk fitting<\/h3>\n<p>Few things are more frustrating than knowing a job is going to be a piece of cake and then have something go wrong. You expect the lubrication process to be short and sweet but if grease is oozing out of every connection on your gun when you start pumping then something is definitely off.<\/p>\n<p>You can remove the zerk and try to pump grease through it as a first step but if nothing comes out then your zerk is probably plugged with old hardened grease. Here we will show you a simple way to clear that zerk fitting.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-7 mt-4\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy img-responsive img-fluid\" src=\"\/images\/lazyload-218-163.jpg\" data-src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/how-to-grease\/when-grease-will-not-go-into-the-zerk-fitting.jpg\" alt=\"a plugged zerk fitting not accepting grease\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row mt-3\">\n<div class=\"col-md-3 ml-auto\">\n<p><b>First, remove the zerk fitting<\/b> and attach it to your grease gun.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-7 mr-auto\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy img-responsive img-fluid\" src=\"\/images\/lazyload-218-163.jpg\" data-src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/how-to-grease\/remove-the-grease-zerk-fitting.jpg\" alt=\"removing a grease zerk fitting\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row mt-3\">\n<div class=\"col-md-3 ml-auto\">\n<p><b>Try pumping some grease through the zerk<\/b> and this will sometimes push hardened grease out of the fitting.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-7 mr-auto\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy img-responsive img-fluid\" src=\"\/images\/lazyload-218-163.jpg\" data-src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/how-to-grease\/pump-grease-into-the-zerk-fitting.jpg\" alt=\"pumping grease through a plugged zerk fitting\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row mt-3\">\n<div class=\"col-md-3 ml-auto\">\n<p>If there is still no grease moving <b>you can use a propane torch to heat up the zerk.<\/b> This will boil out any hardened grease that is plugging the grease fitting.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-7 mr-auto\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy img-responsive img-fluid\" src=\"\/images\/lazyload-218-163.jpg\" data-src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/how-to-grease\/how-to-clear-a-zerk-fitting.gif\" alt=\"using heat to clear a plugged zerk fitting\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\n<p><b>Now just reinstall the zerk<\/b> and you should be able to get some grease into your part.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row mt-3\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\n<p>Now we will look at some other problems that can come up when greasing a zerk fitting.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Make sure your grease gun is fully connected to the zerk. If you&#8217;re sure it&#8217;s connected well and grease is still escaping from around the zerk fitting make sure the coupler is as flush as possible against the zerk.<\/li>\n<li>Keep some pressure on the coupler to make sure the seal is tight.<\/li>\n<li>NO POWERED GREASE GUNS. You lose the ability to &ldquo;feel&rdquo; when the joint begins to resist the pressure and there is no better way to blow a seal than a powered grease gun.<\/li>\n<li>Grease zerk fittings can be replaced with 45 or 90 degree angle fittings, making present and future maintenance easier in terminally hard to reach spots.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\n<p>And that is how you lubricate a tie-rod end. Pretty simple right? If you want to start tackling this maintenance project at home, DST offers a <a href=\"\/grease-gun-combo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Grease Gun Combo<\/a> that includes all the tools we used in this article. If you want to take on a similar maintenance project check out our post on <a href=\"\/blog\/how-to-grease-tie-rod-ends\/#balljointzerk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">how to grease ball joints with a zerk fitting<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Does anyone have any advice that we didn&rsquo;t mention? Have you had any experiences with greasing a tie-rod end that could be helpful to a beginner? Please leave us some comments or questions in the <a href=\"\/blog\/how-to-grease-ball-joints\/#reply-title\">comments section<\/a> at the bottom of the page or if you have questions you can contact the <a href=\"\/support.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">customer service folks<\/a> at suspension.com. Good luck!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\n<p><i>Return to&#8230;<\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#tierodtool\">Tie Rod End Greasing Tools<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#tierodinstructions\">Tie Rod End Greasing Instructions<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#top\">Top of the Page<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section section-grey mt-5 pt-3 mb-3 pb-3\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\n<h2 class=\"title ml-3\" id=\"sealedtierodendinstructions\">How to Grease Tie Rod Ends without Zerk Fittings<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-5\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#tierodnozerktool\">Sealed Tie Rod Ends Tools<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#tierodnozerkinstructions\">Instructions for Greasing Sealed Tie Rod Ends<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#tierodnozerktrouble\">Trouble Shooting<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"pt-2\">Theoretically, sealed tie-rod ends come from the factory with sufficient grease and are buttoned up tight to keep contaminates out, but if you want to refresh the lubricant in your tie-rod ends you can use a grease gun needle attachment to get past the dust boot and pump some grease into that part. A lot of people have different opinions about whether or not this method actually gets any grease where it&rsquo;s supposed to go, but if your tie-rod ends are making noises like they need some grease you can quiet them down using a grease zerk needle.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-7\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/lazyload-218-163.jpg\" data-src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/how-to-grease\/tie-rod-end-without-a-grease-zerk-fitting.jpg\" class=\"lazy img-responsive img-fluid\" alt=\"sealed tie rod end without a zerk fitting\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\n<h2 class=\"title\" id=\"tierodnozerktool\">Tools:<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-7 mx-auto mb-3\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/lazyload-218-163.jpg\" data-src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/how-to-grease\/sealed-tie-rod-greasing-tools.jpg\" class=\"lazy img-responsive img-fluid\" alt=\"tools for lubricating a sealed tie rod end\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\n<ul>\n<li><b>A Grease Zerk Needle Adapter<\/b> &ndash; A needle fitted with a grease zerk can penetrate the dust boot and introduce grease inside the tie rod.<\/li>\n<li><b>A Grease Gun<\/b> &ndash; A manually powered grease gun will let you decide how much grease goes into the tie rod and let you know when it is getting full.<\/li>\n<li><b>Grease<\/b> &ndash; You should use the OEM suggested grease or a Heavy Duty Lithium Synthetic or Marine grease. These are perfect for automotive applications and will last longer than other types.<\/li>\n<li><b>Flexible Hose<\/b> &ndash; This is not necessarily a requirement, but it makes the job about 10 times easier. Save yourself some frustration and use a flex hose.<\/li>\n<li><b>Rag<\/b> &ndash; To clean the zerk and wipe away excess grease. This will A) keep dirt and debris from collecting around the tie rod end and B) allow any leakage to much easier to spot later.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can get all of these tools (find your own rag) in a <a href=\"\/grease-gun-combo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Grease Gun Combo<\/a> from DST.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\n<h2 class=\"title\" id=\"tierodnozerkinstructions\">Instructions:<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row mt-3\">\n<div class=\"col-md-5\">\n<h4>1.<\/h4>\n<p><b>With any part protected by a dust boot, you should always inspect the boot.<\/b> If it is torn or possibly even gone then you need to <a href=\"\/universal-dust-boots.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">replace the dust boot<\/a> and you should consider replacing the entire tie-rod end. Contaminates may have already worked their way into the bearing, wearing the smooth surfaces down and setting it up for failure.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-7\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/lazyload-218-163.jpg\" data-src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/how-to-grease\/torn-and-leaky-dust-boot.gif\" class=\"lazy img-responsive img-fluid\" alt=\"torn dust boot\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row mt-3\">\n<div class=\"col-md-5\">\n<h4>2.<\/h4>\n<p><b>Clean the tie rod end and boot<\/b> so you can see what is going on with the seal when you begin pumping grease into it.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-7\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/lazyload-218-163.jpg\" data-src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/how-to-grease\/clean-the-dust-boot-before-greasing.jpg\" class=\"lazy img-responsive img-fluid\" alt=\"cleaning tie rod end dust boot\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row mt-3\">\n<div class=\"col-md-5\">\n<h4>3.<\/h4>\n<p><b>Attach the grease zerk needle adapter to the grease gun<\/b> and this can be tricky so we advise caution. If your coupler is adjustable remember to tighten the nozzle once the needle is on or grease will ooze out from between the needle and grease gun.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-7\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/lazyload-218-163.jpg\" data-src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/how-to-grease\/attach-zerk-needle-to-grease-gun.jpg\" class=\"lazy img-responsive img-fluid\" alt=\"attaching zerk needle to grease gun\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row mt-3\">\n<div class=\"col-md-3 ml-auto\">\n<p><b>* If you are not careful<\/b> you could easily be using the rag to wipe up blood instead of grease. If you have an adjustable coupler try loosening the clasping mechanism to make the process easier.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-5 mr-auto\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy img-responsive img-fluid\" src=\"\/images\/lazyload-218-163.jpg\" data-src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/how-to-grease\/attaching-a-zerk-needle-safely.gif\" alt=\"attaching zerk needle to grease gun\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row mt-3\">\n<div class=\"col-md-5\">\n<h4>4.<\/h4>\n<p><b>Insert the needle into the boot close to where the boot meets the housing<\/b> to make sure more new grease is getting to the bearing and old grease is being pushed away.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-7\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/lazyload-218-163.jpg\" data-src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/how-to-grease\/insert-needle-into-tie-rod-end-dust-boot.jpg\" class=\"lazy img-responsive img-fluid\" alt=\"zerk needle bypassing dust boot\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row mt-3\">\n<div class=\"col-md-5\">\n<h4>5.<\/h4>\n<p><b>Watch the dust boot and pump slowly, stopping once the boot swells. <\/b> There are some different schools of thoughts here; some say to keep pumping until grease oozes out from under the edges of the boot while others believe once the boot starts to swell you should stop pumping. We suggest stopping early since maintaining the integrity of the boot is important.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-7\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/lazyload-218-163.jpg\" data-src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/how-to-grease\/greasing-tie-rod-end-before-after.jpg\" class=\"lazy img-responsive img-fluid\" alt=\"dust boot swelling with grease\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row mt-3\">\n<div class=\"col-md-5\">\n<h4>6.<\/h4>\n<p><b>Remove the needle and clean off any excess grease.<\/b> There probably won&rsquo;t be much excess grease but if there is wiping it away will keep dust and debris from collecting on that extra grease and allow a quicker diagnosis of future problems, like a leaky dust boot or failing seal.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-7\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/lazyload-218-163.jpg\" data-src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/how-to-grease\/remove-needle-from-tie-rod-end-and-clean.jpg\" class=\"lazy img-responsive img-fluid\" alt=\"cleaning the dust boot after greasing\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row mt-3\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\n<h4>7.<\/h4>\n<p><b>Lastly, drive the vehicle around the block<\/b> or down a dirt road if that&rsquo;s your daily commute. Once you&rsquo;re back in the driveway take a look at those wiped down joints and see if any grease is leaking. This could mean a busted seal, but if everything looks and sounds in order then congratulations, you&rsquo;ve just &#8220;greased&#8221; the un-greasable.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\n<h2 class=\"title\" id=\"tierodnozerktrouble\">Trouble Shooting:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>NO POWERED GREASE GUNS. We&rsquo;re trying for a feather touch and a powered grease gun can bull rush right through that dust boot without a backward glance. Stick with the hand pump and call it exercise.<\/li>\n<li>Most grease guns come with an adjustable coupler these days but if yours does not then getting one will make any grease maintenance much easier, especially trying to take a needle off of your grease gun.<\/li>\n<li>Make sure the needle is clean. We&rsquo;re trying to keep the contaminates out.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row pt-3 pb-3\">\n<div class=\"col-md-6\">\n<h4 class=\"title\">Weather Stripping Adhesive Patch<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.3m.com\/3M\/en_US\/company-us\/all-3m-products\/~\/3M-Black-Super-Weatherstrip-Adhesive\/?N=5002385+3292908126&#038;rt=rud\" target=\"blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Weather stripping adhesive<\/a> can be used to cover the needle hole in the dust boot if you&#8217;re worried that water or contaminates might make their way through to the smooth working surface of the tie rod end. This adhesive forms a flexible, water-proof seal that is resistant to the elements. Simply cover the area with the adhesive and be sure to follow the instructions and safety precautions.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6\">\n\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/images\/sealing-tie-rod-end-dust-boot.jpg\" class=\"img-fluid\" alt=\"sealing tie rod end dust boot\">\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\n<p>So, if you want to try and breath a little bit of life into those sealed tie rod ends we offer a <a href=\"\/grease-gun-combo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Grease Gun Combo<\/a> which contains all the tools used in this how-to. To see another suspension maintenance project take a look at our <a href=\"\/blog\/how-to-grease-ball-joints\">how-to about greasing ball joints<\/a> without a zerk fitting.<\/p>\n<p>Has anyone used this method to grease a sealed tie rod end? Are there any helpful tips and tricks that you&rsquo;ve discovered? If you have any questions leave them in the <a href=\"\/blog\/how-to-grease-ball-joints\/#reply-title\">comments section<\/a> below or contact the <a href=\"\/support.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">customer service experts<\/a> at suspension.com. Good luck!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"section-grey\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\n<h3 class=\"mx-3\">Quick word about Bad Tie Rod Ends<\/h3>\n<p class=\"mx-3\">If you&#8217;re experiencing play in your steering or a shaking steering wheel then you may have a tie rod end that is already worn down and while lubrication may buy it some time, eventually that part will fail completely. A tie rod end that is loose or has vertical movement needs to be replaced. Moog offers premium <a href=\"https:\/\/www.moog-suspension-parts.com\/moog-front-inner-tie-rod-ends.asp\">inner<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.moog-suspension-parts.com\/moog-front-outer-tie-rod-ends.asp\">outer tie rod ends<\/a> for most makes and models, and they usually come with a grease zerk fittings for easy maintenance among other advantages over OEM replacements.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\n<p><i>Return to&#8230;<\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#tierodnozerktool\">Sealed Tie Rod Ends Tools<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#sealedtierodendinstructions\">Instructions for Greasing Sealed Tie Rod Ends<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#top\">Top of the Page<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How To Grease Tie Rod Ends UPDATED: August 2019 A question we constantly get at DST is &ldquo;How do I grease my Tie Rod Ends?&rdquo; Some tie rod ends come with a grease zerk fitting installed and some are sealed from the factory with no easy avenue for lubrication. 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