How do you grease a Subaru ball joint?

How to Grease a Subaru Ball Joint
To grease a Subaru ball joint, follow these steps:
1. Check for a grease fitting: Before greasing your ball joint, make sure it has a grease fitting that you can lubricate. Some ball joints are sealed and do not have grease fittings. Refer to your owner’s manual or consult a Subaru mechanic to determine if your ball joint is grease serviceable.
2. Gather the necessary tools: To grease a ball joint, you will need a floor jack, a grease gun, heavy-duty grease, safety glasses, and a shop rag.
3. Prepare for greasing: Put on your safety glasses to protect your eyes. Position the floor jack under the appropriate part of the vehicle to lift it and gain access to the ball joint. Make sure the vehicle is securely supported before proceeding.
4. Grease the ball joint: Attach the grease gun to the grease fitting on the ball joint. Slowly pump the grease gun handle to inject grease into the joint. Be careful not to overfill the joint, as it can damage the seal and lead to failure. Watch the dust boot and stop greasing once you see it begin to swell. Over-greasing can compromise the seal and require premature replacement of the ball joint.
It’s important to note that not all Subaru ball joints have grease fittings. Some models have sealed ball joints that do not require additional greasing. If your ball joint does not have a grease fitting, it is not designed to be greased.
Remember to consult your owner’s manual or seek professional advice if you are unsure about the greasability of your specific Subaru ball joint.

Can you spray wd40 on ball joints?

So I think it’s pretty torn. Right there let me try let me try sticking in there. Oh. There we go oh. And then one thing came up. So you stick it in there good now I’ll reattach the wd-40.

Do you grease ball joints when installing?

Don’t grease up your ball joints before you install them in the knuckle.

Do sealed ball joints need grease?

Most manufactureres use sealed ball joints that do not come with grease zerk fittings. Theoretically, these ball joints will not need any extra grease and are sealed up tight so contaminates can’t get inside, but if you notice a groaning while turning then the culprit might be a grease-thirsty ball joint.

What happens if ball joints are not greased?

Without grease the ball wears allowing excess movement of the joint and eventual failure, which can be serious as most of these are part of the vehicles steering system.

Can you over grease a ball joint?

Give each ball joint just enough grease to fill the ball joint area and then stop. And if you keep greasing the ball joint until a sealed boot pops, that’s where the water and dirt will now enter and give the ball joint a short life.

What is the best grease for ball joints?

NLGI #2 is the most widespread classification and is used in many automotive and heavy-duty applications, such as ball joints and other suspension components.

What is the best lubricant for ball joints?

Fluorocarbon Gel 880: Grease for Ball Joints
Nye’s Fluorocarbon Gel 880 is a PTFE-thickened, heavy viscosity dimethyl silicone grease with excellent water resistance and structural stability under a wide temperature range and is our recommended solution for most ball joint applications.

How often should ball joints be greased?

We recommend using a grease gun and adding 3-4 pumps of grease in the ball joint and 1 pump in greaseable bushings, every 5,000 to 10,000 miles. If you drive through creaks and in mud pits, we would recommend greasing the ball joint after you are done playing in the mud and water.

What happens if you put too much grease in a ball joint?

Too much grease volume (overgreasing) in a bearing cavity will cause the rotating bearing elements to begin churning the grease, pushing it out of the way, resulting in energy loss and rising temperatures.

How do you lubricate a ball joint?

That it’s primed and ready to go give it a couple of pumps. And as you can see it is squeezing the grease out.