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 lubricate
#701526
03/01/06 01:34 AM
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Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 77
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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I was just reading the owners manual and saw that I need to lubricate the hinges and other parts and was wondering what do y'all use?
98 Sportage
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Re: lubricate
[Re: Hal2000]
#701527
03/01/06 02:19 AM
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Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 4,497
Kia Moderator Emeritus
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White lithium grease in a spray can.
1998 Sportage - Gone.
2004 Honda Civic Coupe.
2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara - She got it.
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Re: lubricate
[Re: Axe Man]
#701528
03/01/06 02:24 AM
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Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 77
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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tnx axe man.. now if I could just figure out what is squeaking in the front passanger side..
98 Sportage
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Re: lubricate
[Re: Hal2000]
#701529
03/01/06 02:29 AM
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Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 4,497
Kia Moderator Emeritus
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tnx axe man.. now if I could just figure out what is squeaking in the front passanger side.. Is the squeak in the front suspension? If yes you might have a bad lower ball joint. They start squeaking when worn out.
1998 Sportage - Gone.
2004 Honda Civic Coupe.
2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara - She got it.
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Re: lubricate
[Re: Axe Man]
#701530
03/01/06 04:23 AM
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Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 77
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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As far as I can tell its in the front somewhere near the tire.
If I push down or pull up on the front passenger side it will squeak
98 Sportage
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Re: lubricate
[Re: Hal2000]
#701531
03/01/06 05:30 AM
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Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 77
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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If it is the lower ball joints how hard is it to replace them?
I've never had to replace any before.
98 Sportage
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Re: lubricate
[Re: Hal2000]
#701532
03/01/06 01:40 PM
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Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 4,497
Kia Moderator Emeritus
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If it is the lower ball joints how hard is it to replace them?
I've never had to replace any before. The lower ball joint is held in by 4 bolts then tend to break off when you try to remove them. Least source of aggravation is to have a shop do the work.
1998 Sportage - Gone.
2004 Honda Civic Coupe.
2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara - She got it.
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Re: lubricate
[Re: Axe Man]
#701533
03/02/06 08:22 AM
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Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 1,136
Body Damage is Cool
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The lower ball joint is held in by 4 bolts then tend to break off when you try to remove them. Hmm... spray with PB blaster, let soak overnight, then use an impact wrench... I bet they would cooperate 
2002 Sportage 4dr 4x4 soon to undergo an Extreme Makeover!
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Re: lubricate
[Re: Axe Man]
#701534
03/07/06 04:47 AM
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Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 77
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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You were right Axe. I had someone take a look at the lower ball joint and the boot is torn. So its going to get replaced this weekend..
This is off subject but do any of you use the K&N air filter? The guy whos doing the ball joint replacement told me that he changed his filter with one of these and he noticed a big difference in HP.. He builds and repair race cars out here.
Do they works like he's talking about or is it just a waste of money?
98 Sportage
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Re: lubricate
[Re: Hal2000]
#701535
03/07/06 01:42 PM
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Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 4,497
Kia Moderator Emeritus
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IMHO K&N Filters are a waste of money. And that statement is supported by this crew here... http://bobistheoilguy.com/Plus, if you put too much oil in them the mass airflow sensor gets contaminated with oil.
1998 Sportage - Gone.
2004 Honda Civic Coupe.
2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara - She got it.
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