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Greasing Entire Drive Shaft U-Joints (5 Zerks Total)

Discussion in 'Technical Chat' started by The Parts Whore, Oct 18, 2009.

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  1. Nov 30, 2009 at 8:01 AM
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    Just to make it clear, this is a 1st generation driveshaft.
     
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  2. Dec 1, 2009 at 11:44 AM
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    Not all greases are compatible -- I believe that the recommended grease is a lithium complex.

    in some cases mixing may cause a problem. To solve problem pump enough to flush grease. run for a few days -- let it mix around and re--grease.

    Aluminum complexes offer excellent water resistance -- use a EP grease. Moly is ok as long as its below 3% and its from a quality manufacturer as they will use ultrafine moly. all others are to be avoided.

    see link

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    http://www.mindconnection.com/library/handyman/greasecompat.htm
     
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  3. Mar 3, 2010 at 11:19 AM
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    wait, so is it 5 or 6 zerks?

    From the pictures, it looks like there's 6, but I only see 5 listed.
     
    WATacoRider, Mar 3, 2010
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  4. Mar 3, 2010 at 11:28 AM
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    There are only 5 zerks. Two on the front drive shaft if your 4x4, and three on the rear drive shaft.
     
    Crom, Mar 3, 2010
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  5. Mar 6, 2010 at 6:50 PM
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    To make this job simple buy a grease gun with a hose attachment.

    5 mins and it is finished!
     
    aww1970, Mar 6, 2010
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  6. Mar 7, 2010 at 11:41 AM
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    can one of you upload a pic of what this grease gun hose attachment nozzle looks like? I got a new grease gun and I think I'm missing something...

    and I guess you put the nozzle in the zerks and pump? that's it right?
     
    linkfeeney, Mar 7, 2010
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  7. Mar 7, 2010 at 8:27 PM
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    You're probably missing the coupler. I had to buy one too.

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  8. Mar 8, 2010 at 4:30 PM
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    AHHH!!! I knew I was missing something... is that coupler thingy!!

    does it lock right in the zerk?!?!?
     
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  9. Mar 8, 2010 at 4:50 PM
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    Yes the coupler attaches to the zerk. The coupler is adjustable. It is designed that way to fit the variety of zerks that one would encounter.

    Here is a close up view of it all in action.

    [​IMG]
     
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  10. Mar 20, 2010 at 4:56 PM
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    I dont know about u hippies, but everytime I tried to do something on the bottom of my truck... the zerks never faces down... it always up on top

    today I did the 3 zerks in the back... using mobil 1 grease, I pump it until the black just comes out a bit and that's it...

    the front driver shaft sure giving me hard time, it's a in bad spot, I need to jack the whole truck in order to get to it, it seems like.
    do I really need to do the front since I use it that much?
     
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  11. Mar 22, 2010 at 8:52 AM
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    linkfeeney, You can rotate the front drive shaft by hand if the 4WD actuator is not engaged. I was able to do mine because I parked the truck over a depression and then crawled under the truck and had lots of room to work with.

    If I were you I'd still lube the front regardless of how often you use.
     
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  12. Mar 22, 2010 at 4:27 PM
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    I can rotate what?!?! I never knew that... i guess I can do it for the front too... but so hard to get my hand in there to get the coupler in and take it out...
     
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  13. Mar 22, 2010 at 11:21 PM
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    lol.


    For me, the 1 on the very front was easy to get to.

    #2 zerk was at an awkward spot for me. I wonder if there's a good reason they changed the zerk locations compared to the rear.
     
    WATacoRider, Mar 22, 2010
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  14. Apr 3, 2010 at 5:53 PM
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    How many grease fittings are there in total for a reg cab's drive shaft?
     
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  15. Apr 3, 2010 at 6:04 PM
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    subd, nice work, buddy was talking about doing this
     
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  16. May 1, 2010 at 10:57 AM
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    ok I finally for the chance to grease the front drive shaft...
    but I can only do the front in!!
    i can't reach my hand or shove the coupler into the zerk on the back of it...

    anyone got any ideas???
     
    linkfeeney, May 1, 2010
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  17. May 7, 2010 at 7:09 AM
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    The number 2 zerk is a a lot easier if you remove the protective plate. 2 12 mm bolts from the bottom. You then have much easier access.
     
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  18. May 7, 2010 at 8:52 PM
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    I have to remove the plate?! man what a pain... I wish I have a lift like the garage have... so much easier to do it!!
     
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  19. May 11, 2010 at 2:11 PM
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    Just got under the truck to grease the zerks. I found 6. First time I have them myself. The one near the tranny was dirty dirty with grease thrown underneath the truck. The back end took about 6 pumps to fill.
    Great thread!!
     
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  20. May 16, 2010 at 5:51 PM
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    well people... I did it! I able to fit the coupler into the rear front drive shaft!!
    2 pumps that all it needs!!! Man it was a pain in the ass, I wish I had a lift!!!
     
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