henryk8398

So I'm greasing the zerk fittings on the 98, when I realize I can't get anything through one of the fittings. Specifically, the pitman arm to centerlink. All the grease seems to be leaking out of the fitting. I thought maybe I had a clogged fitting, so I replaced that, too. No dice. Time for a new centerlink or is there something else I can do? Solvent? Torch? Any ideas? Thanks!

joe_padavano

If you've replaced the zerk fitting and you know your grease gun end tip is in good shape, then you need to soften the grease in the pitman arm. Heat is probably your best bet, but be careful not to melt the rubber bushing or catch the grease on fire. A heat gun might be better than a torch, albeit a lot slower.