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Lubricate steering linkage system

Old Nov 6, 2010 | 07:10 PM
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Question Lubricate steering linkage system

I have a 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 5.9 liter V8 Quad Cab and in reviewing the owner’s manual, it states that I need to ‘lubricate the steering linkage system’ at every oil change. I looked at the system and couldn’t find any nipples to hit with a grease gun. Is this a permanently sealed system or am I missing something? Thanks.

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Old Nov 7, 2010 | 01:53 AM
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Anywhere on the steering linkage that has a ball-joint should have a fitting.
 
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Old Nov 7, 2010 | 07:23 AM
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It's normal, most of the OEM parts are non greasable.







Originally Posted by michael.s.osborne
I have a 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 5.9 liter V8 Quad Cab and in reviewing the owner’s manual, it states that I need to ‘lubricate the steering linkage system’ at every oil change. I looked at the system and couldn’t find any nipples to hit with a grease gun. Is this a permanently sealed system or am I missing something? Thanks.

Mike
 
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Old Nov 7, 2010 | 10:43 AM
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There are at least 3. THe upper ball joints (x2), and the pittman arm.

Tie rods are not greasers for OEM parts.
 
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