Steering rack, grease or oil?

[jroach]

I have my steering apart and noticed a zerk fitting (#2 in thge attached diagram) on top of the rack. I read in a post that the rack uses oil which kind of makes sense based on what I'm seeing on the gears/parts I've pulled. I can't find a manufacturer name on the unit but assuming it's OMC as that is the outdrive I have.

Advice appreciated.

 

[sbw1]

OMC recommended grease for the zerk fitting twice a year. The oil is for the cable. There are some Teflon products that work on cable which is used at both ends while you extend and retract the ram.

 

[jroach]

SBW1, thanks.

I'm assuming marine or lithium grease would be OK?

 

[sbw1]

SBW1, thanks.

I'm assuming marine or lithium grease would be OK?

Lithium grease resists water absorption so a good quality lithium grease should work well. Not sure I would pay extra for "marine" grease.

 

[jroach]

Thanks again...I have marine grease handy so I'll give it a few shots for good measure.