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What type of grease does MOOG use?
MOOG engineers suggest using a premium heavy-duty lithium or synthetic grease.
Do new MOOG ball joints need grease?
Upon installation, and at every oil change, it is recommended that MOOG serviceable parts be greased. MOOG engineers suggest a premium heavy-duty lithium or synthetic grease. When greasing MOOG chassis parts, a hand grease gun is preferred.
What type of grease is best for ball joints?
The best ball joint grease for your vehicle and environment will depend on a few factors but basically any grease rated “GC-LB” by the NLGI (National Lubricating Grease Institute) is graded to work for ball joints.
What kind of grease for MOOG tie rod ends?
For best results, MOOG® engineers recommend that a premium heavy-duty lithium or synthetic grease be used. MOOG® greasable parts include ball joints, tie rod ends, sway bar links, control arms, drag links, center links, idler arms and Pitman arms.
Is silicone grease good 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. Want to learn more? Contact Us.
What is Type LB grease?
Some greases have a NLGI certification mark. For example, a designation of LB means that the grease is suitable for use as a chassis lubricant and a GC-LB designation means that the grease is suitable for use in wheel bearings or as a chassis lubricant. Types of Greases. There are a variety of greases on the market.
Will wheel bearing grease work for ball joints?
Type LB is an industry standard for chassis grease used on tie-rod ends, ball joints, u-joints and control-arm shafts. However, you can use greases rated GC-LB for both types of lubrication. Within wheel-bearing greases, some manufacturers have their own specifications.
What is marine grade grease?
WD-40 Specialist® Marine-Grade Grease is a lithium-based grease that provides superior lubrication and corrosion protection in wet and moist environments. It resists water wash-out and allows the grease to stay in place in the presence of water while providing rust and corrosion protection.
What is the best grease to use on farm equipment?
We recommend using a NLGI #2 (Polyurea or multipurpose) grease. What does NLGI mean? NLGI stands for the National Lubricating Grease Institute and is the institution that certifies grease. Grease can range from NLGI #000 to NLGI #6, but the most common is NLGI #2 because it can be used for a wide temperature range.
Are all Moog ball joints Greasable?
Moog Ball Joints – Greasable Design Problem Solver Ball Joints have a greasable design that allows the ball joint to receive new grease in every part of the ball joint and push out old grease or contaminates that can build up around the inner workings of the ball joint.
Are Greasable ball joints better?
Bottom line on strength: The non-greaseable joint is slightly stronger than a greaseable joint. The exact number, how much stronger, is unknown and we do not believe it to be very significant. Bottom line on wear life: A regularly greased greaseable joint will outlive a non-greaseable joint.
Is lithium grease safe for polyurethane?
Lithium based grease adheres to metal very well, has a high heat tolerance, and is water resistant making it another possibility for use with polyurethane bushings. These lubricating agents are basically oil mixed with lithium soap, usually with several additives.
Do Moog tie rod ends come greased?
Moog offers premium inner and outer tie rod ends for most makes and models, and they usually come with a grease zerk fittings for easy maintenance among other advantages over OEM replacements.
Are Moog tie rods pre greased?
They are pre greased. however my B14 moog ball joints have a grease fitting. Ya, both the ball joint and the tie rods have a zerk fitting for grease.
What is white lithium grease spray used for?
White lithium grease is used to keep components moving smoothly, free of friction and seizing. You can also apply it preventatively to protect against rust and corrosion. White lithium grease can be used to: Lubricate car door hinges.
What is NLGI #2 grease?
The ILS NLGI #2 Food Grade Grease is an aluminum complex thickened semi-synthetic lubricating grease designed to meet the lubrication requirements of the food and beverage services industries.
What is the difference between #1 and #2 grease?
There are two basic types of grease for most equipment and machinery applications: NLGI #1 grease and NLGI #2 grease. So what’s the difference? Less thickener makes a #1 grease more tractable and slippery, while #2 grease has more thickener, making it stiffer and great for all-purpose applications.
Does the color of grease mean anything?
One thing we are sure of, however – color does not denote a particular type of grease, whether it is red, green, blue or yellow. The color is simply a dye added by manufacturers for marketing purposes, to more easily distinguish the different greases in their product lines.
What is the difference between white lithium grease and lithium grease?
The main difference between the two is appearance. WD-40 White Lithium Grease sprays onto your surface white and does not run, which makes it more controlled and less messy than regular lithium grease.
