Ever wonder how to lubricate shocks and struts? It’s not as hard as you might think! In this guide, I’ll tell you everything you need to know about lubricating your shocks and struts. We’ll also provide some helpful tips on how to make the process a bit easier. Keep reading for more information.
How to Lubricate Shocks And Struts?
Lubricate car shocks is a liquid product for your vehicle which lubricates and protects parts such as ball joints to reduce wear. It may make it easier to turn the steering wheel, and can also correct alignment problems that appear when two metal surfaces rub together.
If you’re driving in an area where there’s a lot of corrosion in the air (such as in coastal regions), then it could be corroding and causing damage to the car’s seals and subjecting them to moisture like any other sealant might do.
Items you will required:
- Long nozzle oil can
- Jack And Stand
- Aerosol can of oil
- Grease
- Syringe
Step To Follow Lubricate Shocks And Struts
Follow these steps to better understand what you have to do for better results:
- Check for leaks
- Lubricate the piston rod and bushings with a lubricant oil
- Replace old or worn out parts
- Clean the area around the shock absorber to remove dirt and debris that can cause corrosion or damage to other parts of your car’s suspension system
- Inspect the air pressure in your tires, as this will affect how shocks perform
- Adjust ride height by adding air pressure to raise it, or releasing air pressure from your tires to lower it
How Do You Lubricate Squeaky Struts?
In order to lubricate squeaky struts, the entire strut’s openings need to be viewed for possible obstructions. If there is a blockage, that will need to be removed by finding the appropriate tool from your toolbox and using it to pull out whatever might be sticking in there.
Once everything has been cleaned out and nothing appears too worn down or lacking necessary fluids, you should apply a wheel bearing grease through a hole in the wheel hub before installing wheel bearings onto the rod cap. Now you should level off each side of the wheel by pushing it back and forth with independent hands while turning one bolt at a time alternately until level adjustment can no longer be achieved.
Signs to Replace Shocks and Struts
if you find that your car is bouncier than usual or has an uncomfortable ride, the shock absorbers may be loose and should be replaced. The struts can also give away if you notice dipping in the car’s body panels.
Signs of damaged shocks include clunking sounds when the vehicle makes small motions like turning or coming to stop; it can also sound like high pieces of gravel are hitting against each other.
Worn out struts might cause the steering to become more sluggish during tough maneuvers, making it difficult to maintain direction (and pose a safety risk). You’ll need to rely too heavily on muscle power instead of use of steering. It becomes very tiring for heated arguments with people over money.
Should You Grease Your Shocks?
Greasing shocks can be helpful if the rubber bushings are dry and cracking, but it’s usually not necessary. What happens when the shock is compressed is that heat transfers up through the hydraulic oil to expand metal parts inside. If grease is pushed out of these places then too much heat will accumulate inside the joint which could lead to an early failure of your shocks.
Conclusion:
We want to make sure you get the most out of your shocks and struts for as long as possible. Here are some things we recommend doing on a regular basis to help lubricate them and keep them in good shape.
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- Can I Spray WD-40 on My Car Shocks?
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