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DUTCH Administrator Doppelgänger Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: US, GA, Atlanta Vehicle(s): 2015 Audi Q7 3.0 TDI,2018 Sprinter Posts: 9963 | Re: Steering knuckle wiper seal replacement NHDave - 4/19/2015 9:16 PM AlanMcR - 4/18/2015 8:13 PM The axle ball grease doesn't come close to filling the hollow space. When the axle is spinning an unbooted CV will fling off all the grease and operate unlubricated. One long freeway trip might be all it takes to kill it. A properly installed CV boot will be nearly full of specialized grease, with just enough air to handle expansion. I clearly understand what your saying Alan,, how the slightest breach in a CV boot, at high speed, will quickly expel the recommended grease capacity from the contained area. But what's puzzling me is, why has it been mentioned to remove the plug and check the grease level within the knuckle? Logic says, no need to do so? Thank you for answering once again! I mean no disrespect to such a fine seasoned member Sir Alan! NHD The grease in the swivel ball is not there for lubrication. It is there to form a barrier to prevent ingress of water and dirt by its physical presence and by slowly seeping out past the swipe seal. | ||
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NHDave Extreme Veteran Date registered: Dec 2013 Location: Seacoast NH. Vehicle(s): 2004 AMG Posts: 464 | Re: Steering knuckle wiper seal replacement Figured as much Dutch. So no need to check the grease level within the knuckle, as stated somewhere else? | ||
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DUTCH Administrator Doppelgänger Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: US, GA, Atlanta Vehicle(s): 2015 Audi Q7 3.0 TDI,2018 Sprinter Posts: 9963 | Re: Steering knuckle wiper seal replacement NHDave - 4/20/2015 7:51 PM Figured as much Dutch. So no need to check the grease level within the knuckle, as stated somewhere else? I would check it every year or two. You want it there, and some swipe seals let an awfully large amount past. | ||
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