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I was at the local John Deere store today to pick up some corn head grease. They suggested using this product, much easier to put in than grease out of a cartridge.
When you go to the link look to the right side for product information, then click on premium greases, then on the second page, Fluid Grease.

I recently found this at Tractor Supply

http://www.tractorsupply.com/en/store/super-s-cotton-picker-spindle-grease-00

I found a spatula and cake decorating bag were the ideal tools to get the corn head grease from the tube to the box. If it will pour it's too thin IMO.

And if it won't pour then it will not lubricate the recirculating ball screw and nut. And that is why the factory service bulletin suggested something that will flow enough to do that.

Corn head grease does flow and does a fine job of lubricating a steering gear. I was just pointing out another option that is available.

Have you ever tried straight STP? That is what we were told to use back in high school (early/mid 60s) by one of the mechanics in town. I've used it in several vehicles and it has always been fine. As far as I've seen it doesn't channel, leak (if you have a reasonable seal, that is), break down, get thin, etc. And it definitely sticks to everything in there. Just a thought.
Jon

Both the greases posted by don stocker and chadkiser meet the original NLGI 00 specification. STP might work without leaking much but it is much thinner than NLGI 00 self-levelling grease.

Stenns 00 Is yet another, used in CV joints and also available at your lawn mower repair shops.

00 grease is hard to find local sometimes if you're not in farm land.

Agree with you Tim, Don, Chad and Trucko', as I've posted a
zillion time over the past decade, that I started out in high school
as a greaser at a Chevrolet Dealership. We would top off a
steering gear with the same grease we used in the rear axle and
manual transmissions, hypoid grease in other words. The only
reason the use of cornhead grease and fluid greases has taken
on a life of it's own is because we don't have gravel roads and
drive ways any more. Most people today have been domesticated
to the point that they can't stand to have a puddle of grease or
oil on the epoxied garage floor or driveway pavers. 60 years ago
these vehicles were expected to leak some. There was a time
when the new cars on display would have a drip tray under them,
I know cus I cleaned up enough of them back in the late 50's.

Denny Graham
A greaser still, in Sandwich, IL