Lubricating stering rack

[Alan Stanley]

What are all you Jupiter owners doing to lubricate the steering rack? The handbook indicates to grease it, however it has a brass filler type opening like the gearbox. Am a liitle confused on how to attend to the lubrication?

[Forumadmin]

I put EP 60 gearbox oil in the rack because it does not hold the grit like grease and flushes any of it into the boots at each track rod. The pumping action turning the steering wheel from side to side on gravel roads or dusty conditions draws grit into the system causing wear on the aluminium casing.

I use grease on the pinion and universal joint which should have grease nipples.

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[Mike Allfrey]

Dear Alan,

I use Penrite Steering Box Lube, a very thick and tacky oil. I also use it, in my grease gun, for suspension joints.

It does run ito the track rod boots -- eventually!

Regards,
Mike Allfrey.