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UCA Leaking Grease - Concern?

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by Acrotalus, Apr 18, 2019.

  1. Apr 18, 2019 at 9:31 AM
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    Acrotalus

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    My new UCA’s are leaking grease out the boot, on top of the spindle. They are basically new, with less than 5k miles on them. Cause for concern, or normal for greaseable UCA’s?

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  2. Apr 18, 2019 at 9:32 AM
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    Is the balljoint at the uca greaseable? I thought grease just went at the pivot points
     
  3. Apr 18, 2019 at 9:49 AM
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    Some seepage past the seal is normal. Just pump in some new grease every oil change.
     
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    What brand are those UCA's?
     
  5. Apr 18, 2019 at 10:00 AM
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    BDS
     
  6. Apr 18, 2019 at 10:00 AM
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