2012 Impala LT-Outer Tie Rods Leaking Jam

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dtsimpala

Discussion Starter · 28 d ago

Hello Folks,

I have two questions.

1. This tie rod is leaking grease, I assume that it means that it's done for and I need to get another one. Would that be correct?

2. Should I leave the zerk fittings on the tie rods or should I remove them?

3. Is it possible to "over-grease" the boots? I'm wondering why this tie rod died a little a year after installation. This is the side that I didn't put the axle nut on and ended up destroying a hub-assembly.

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John F

· #2 · 28 d ago

I’m not a mechanic yet I don’t believe that can be over greased to the point of destroying it.
I’ve gone back to oe to eliminate getting grease on everything. I didn’t notice a difference in longevity or performance by using moog or similar “upgrades”. Same for sway bar links.

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metalmike187

· #3 · 28 d ago

If the boot isn't ripped you can grease them again. The zerk fitting can stay on as this prevents debris and other road crap from getting into it. Grease them until it starts to seep out and you're all set.

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Brhatweed

· #4 · 27 d ago

The old book says to pump in the grease until it flows out from the joint/boot... That was last century

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Phil Kelley

· #5 · 21 d ago

Brhatweed said:
The old book says to pump in the grease until it flows out from the joint/boot... That was last century

As a retired truck mechanic on ball joints if you have an air operated gres gun do 2 quick squeezes of the handle. That’s enough after the initial greasing. I have a 2012 Impala LT it has no grease Zerk fittings so your tie rod ends must be after market replacements, just a reason for using genuine Ford parts only.

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