Correct steering rack lubrication
Posted: Sat Aug 11, 2018 12:51 pm
Hi guys,
I've a 91 city with ripped steering rack gaiters so I'm going to replace. However, I'd imagine I should reblube the rack.
Haynes manual says to jack up on drivers side and then squirt it in and tighten up gaiter.
I'm unsure of which one to go with. Haynes says:
"Early models" 0.2 litres of Gear oil SAE90EP
"Later models" 0.1 litre Sterak semi fluid grease.
Haynes identifies "early models" as those fitted with black gaiters as opposed to clear. So... I should go with SAE90 gear oil so? Seems like 91 is late enough for "early model".
I've a 91 city with ripped steering rack gaiters so I'm going to replace. However, I'd imagine I should reblube the rack.
Haynes manual says to jack up on drivers side and then squirt it in and tighten up gaiter.
I'm unsure of which one to go with. Haynes says:
"Early models" 0.2 litres of Gear oil SAE90EP
"Later models" 0.1 litre Sterak semi fluid grease.
Haynes identifies "early models" as those fitted with black gaiters as opposed to clear. So... I should go with SAE90 gear oil so? Seems like 91 is late enough for "early model".