When I replaced a torn boot on my manual rack, I got the steering rack lube from the dealer as well as both boots. Make sure you check the condition of the rack mount bushings and the steering shaft coupler discs while you're at it.
Tim Hannink Winter Park, Florida Goldibox - 1987 Vanagon Camper, Wolfsburg Edition http://home.earthlink.net/~tjhannink/ -----Original Message----- From: Tim & Kim Dayton [SMTP:5days@PRODIGY.NET] Sent: Sunday, March 10, 2002 6:23 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: manual steering rack lubrication requirements I am currently changing my driver's side inner tie rod and noticed the rack is dry of grease (the boot was torn and the previous owner must have had it this way for a very long time). Can I use traditional high temp bearing grease when I put the inner tie rod on (waiting on bus depot to send it to me)? This must be the easiest tie rod I have ever had to replace. tim |
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