qwerty04

I just did my ball joints and tie rod ends and I remember seeing this part but didnt put it on.I just decided it wasnt important. I dont know what I was thinking. I just threw it away. Can anyone tell me what it is for? What will happen to my ball joints? Thanks

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BwUo...90WF9SQUE/edit

baconcake

that is the grease fitting. there is a small screw on the side of the ball joint that you remove and then screw on the fitting. you need to get a grease gun and apply grease into the ball joint. you can get another fitting from any auto parts store along with the grease gun.

BayAreaLex

Chances are that your balljoints weren't greased as you received them (MOOG aren't for instance and require that you grease them during installation).

Hopefully you did not drive far on dry balljoints!

qwerty04

oh man. yes i have been driving with dry ball joints. so do i need to buy brand new ones?

LuxuryGS3

iTrader: (12)

Yeah what happens when you drive on dry ball joints?! lol

qwerty04

do i need new ball joints if i seen some grease outside of my ball joints? i havent greased them yet. still has the screw on it.

SprtDesign

iTrader: (21)

My Moog ball joints had grease in them already when I installed. (About a month ago) Did more need to be added?

sam12345

iTrader: (1)

If it comes with a grease zerk I would leave it on and grease periodically

BayAreaLex

MOOG balljoints come dry, include zerk fittings that you have to screw in, and grease before first use.

It's hard to say if you damaged them by driving on them dry. I would grease them and give it a whirl. If everything looks/feels normal, forget about it and go on with your life.

BayAreaLex

qwerty, I am not following you.

First you say that you threw away the zerk and never greased. Then you ask if you need new balljoints if you see grease coming out. Then you say the zerks (screws?) are there. Are you on some kind of hallucinogens?

SprtDesign

iTrader: (21)

What type of grease would need to be added?

qwerty04

The moog brand or at least the one I got has a screw on the ball joint. I learned you are supposed to take it off and screw the zerk fitting on then grease them. I was told moog ball joints may come with a little bit of grease but still need to be greased. I looked under and seen a little grease outside of the ball joint and need to know if they are damaged now and need to be replaced.

BayAreaLex

I think regardless of what you see, how does the car behave? Any unusual noises?

If everything appears fine, install the zerks, hit them with a grease gone and don't worry about it.

Luke