Spicer Dana Spicer Steer Axles - Service Manaul - Manual (Page 34)

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Disassembly, Overhaul, and
Assembly
Steer Axle Grease Procedure
Tie Rod End Greasing Procedure
1. With the vehicle on a level surface, block the front
and the back of at least one of the drive axle wheels
to keep the vehicle from moving. Set the parking brake.
Important Note: Always measure tie rod end radial and/or
end-play before greasing. Greasing prior to taking measurements
will give you a false reading.
Important Note: The greasing of steer axle components is
not just to lubricate internal components. More importantly
it is to flush contamination that may have worked its way past
the seals. Greasing must continue until clean grease is purged
from the purge valve.
2. Clean both grease fittings before you apply new grease.
3. Apply grease to fitting. Grease must be applied until new
(clean) grease comes from the purge valve on the end of
the tie rod.
Always measure end-play before re-greasing
Purge Valve
Grease Fitting