When I replaced a torn boot on my manual rack, I got the steering rack lube
from the dealer as well as both boots. Make sure you check the condition of
the rack mount bushings and the steering shaft coupler discs while you're
at it.

Tim Hannink
Winter Park, Florida
Goldibox - 1987 Vanagon Camper, Wolfsburg Edition
http://home.earthlink.net/~tjhannink/

-----Original Message-----
From:   Tim & Kim Dayton [SMTP:5days@PRODIGY.NET]
Sent:   Sunday, March 10, 2002 6:23 PM
To:     vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject:        manual steering rack lubrication requirements

I am currently changing my driver's side inner tie rod and noticed the rack
is dry of grease (the boot was torn and the previous owner must have had it
this way for a very long time).  Can I use traditional high temp bearing
grease when I put the inner tie rod on (waiting on bus depot to send it to
me)?  This must be the easiest tie rod I have ever had to replace.

tim