24-04-2025, 06:49 PM
Immediately under the hole revealed by removing the oil nipple is the steering worm. On my RP, I dribble SAE140 through the hole with a dedicated oilcan. I helps if the front wheels are off the ground so that one can wiggle the steering back and forth to encourage the oil to go down into the box. I fill mine up to the base of the hole. And, yes it is the most tedious job on a Seven, second only to filling the rear axle. Don't be tempted to use grease. The worm will wind it up the steering column where it will exude from under the steering wheel all over your best trousers