2008 Dodge Viper Owner Manual - Page 215

214 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Overfilling the power steering fluid reservoir can result in spilling power steering fluid on hot engine parts and the power steering fluid catching fire. Front & Rear Suspension Ball Joints This vehicle has suspension ball joints that require periodic inspection and lubrication. Inspection The ball joints should be inspected whenever other service or maintenance is performed on the vehicle. Damaged seals should be replaced to prevent leakage or contamination of the grease. If there is any movement within the ball joint, the knuckle or control arm must be replaced, as the ball joints are not serviceable by themselves. See your authorized dealer for service. Lubrication The ball joints are lubricated at the factory with special grease. Therefore, when lubricating the ball joints, use only special long life chassis grease such as MultiMileage Lubricant, which is intended for this purpose. Refer to the "Maintenance Schedules" in this manual for the specified lubrication intervals. Steering Linkage There are two tie rod end ball joints that require periodic inspection. Inspection The ball joint seals on the tie rod ends should be inspected whenever other service or maintenance is performed on the vehicle. Damaged seals should be replaced to prevent leakage or contamination of the grease. If damaged, the tie rod end must be replaced, as the seals are not serviceable by themselves. See your authorized dealer for service.