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Re: New car smaller grease fittings?
Posted to Technical Discussion Forum on 5/4/2007

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The ball joints are designed lubricated for life. The fitting is for checking ball joint wear. Service information says the missing head is to prevent overgreasing. There is also a caution not to inst... Login to read more.