cygnusx1 Posted April 10, 2004 Share Posted April 10, 2004 I have the car up on stands waiting for my new TO4B turbo and CV half shaft adapters. I have the inner and outer tie rod ends off for cleaning inspection and repacking while I wait for parts. I would like to add grease to the steering rack while I am at it. How do I grease the steering rack in my 280Z? Also, can the steering column be greased or serviced in any way? Thanks, Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fl327 Posted April 10, 2004 Share Posted April 10, 2004 there should be a zerk fitting somewhere on the rack that you can see underneath to give it some grease. Greased mine a while back, didnt notice anything spectacular but I was doing the whole chassis so I might as well lube the rack right? Z steering rack is very simple device and rarely needs attention more than the coupler and the tie rod ends, I dont think they go out very often, how many of us are on the original one? good luck on the project, lookin good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synlubes Posted April 23, 2004 Share Posted April 23, 2004 I think the zerk fittings were only on earlier models. You can remove the preload adjuster (where steering link attaches to rack) and lube the internals of the rack. Just make sure you properly preload the adjuster on reassembly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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