Nifty Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 Have just got around to removing my steering column to fit the Q/R version and I noticed that the column was greased. I also notice that it is surprisingly badly worn/scorned at the lower bush position. I wasn't expecting to have to grease it, the bushses having nylon inners, but obviously it was previously and even so the column is well worn. So, to the question, do I use normal lithium grease, something else or should it not be greased 🤔 Cheers, Nifty. Keep off the straight and narrow 😬 Edited by - Nifty on 25 Mar 2006 18:37:33 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F355GTS Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 Nifty I suspect the grease attracted the grit that wore the column, I believe they are not supposed to be lubricated Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nifty Posted March 25, 2006 Author Share Posted March 25, 2006 I too thought that Mark but wanted to check others' opinions Perhaps use some teflon lubricant 🤔 Keep off the straight and narrow 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter T Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 *thumbup*Lithium grase should not be used on bushes that are rubber, it corodes the rubber. Use a silicone grease or a LM variety. Carbon Components Here K9 Composites Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyBooth Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 Helped a mate take his steering column out last week, no grease on any of the bushes, and no particular wear either. Red with Black Bits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susser Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 Dry should be good as it doesn't make the grit stick. I've used silicone. That's wet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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