Need for lubrication of steering rod ball joint?
 

I am just about to re-assemble the front end of my Xkr 2000. This includes new steering rods. I see that the ball joints of the rods are not lubricated, at least not visible to my eye. Should I lubricate them with grease?

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Based on this from the Jaguar workshop manual I would say yes.

"Concertina type gaiters are installed between the rack housing and tie rods to retain lubricant and prevent the ingress of foreign matter."

Thanks. I will lube the ball joints with multi purpose grease

The ball joints will be lubricated by the power steering fluid. Grease would be a contaminant.