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Old 03-08-2021, 11:24 AM
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When I replace the boots, I usually add some ball joint chassis grease to the inner ball joint. Should I also
turn the steering wheel completely right and add grease to as many of the rack splines/teeth that i can reach?

note these pics are not mine, just pics I found on internet to illustrate: https://imgur.com/a/iAxi78S

Also, can I use standard worm roller clamp for the large end?
 
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Old 03-08-2021, 09:30 PM
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Year of car?

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Old 03-09-2021, 09:00 AM
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pics take time to load.
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Old 03-09-2021, 11:15 AM
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Use molybdenum disulfide lithium grease.

As to clamps a screw type is OK. Try to find one whose width fits into the groove/track of the boot.
 
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Old 03-09-2021, 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted by toyomoho
Use molybdenum disulfide lithium grease.
on the inner ball joint too? if yes why?
 
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Old 03-09-2021, 07:01 PM
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Ball joint should be sealed.
 
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