My Viper has developed a really annoying squeak coming from the steering tie rod ball ends at the skis. I have tried lubing them with low temp grease, but that only takes care of the problem for about 100 miles, then the squeak comes back. Is there a better product to lube these things with or do they just need to be replaced? They do not appear to be worn out (not loose or rattling around).
bigreis said:
This is an area I've always lubed when greasing other parts of the sled. I have done this on all my sleds and am still using Polaris clutch/cable lube. It looks to be a light oil not unlike 3 in 1.
You need to use what is called a thin film lubricant. Something that can penetrate very tight places. Lithium grease or other types of grease are not going to do the trick. You are going to need a silicone spray lubricant or a penetrating oil to get in and stay in the race of the hiem joint. I spray mine with WD40 or a penetrating lubricant after every time out. THat way it has time to soak in before the next ride and this has worked well.
Great... thanks for the advice! I will give the spray stuff a try this weekend.
tedgoesfast
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i use fluid film in a spray bottle works great and lasts
Stephfg
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my SRX has always had that. It sounds like birds chirping in the front end! I guess I'll try that too.