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No zerk fittings?!?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Dberneski, Feb 15, 2025.

  1. Feb 15, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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    Williston

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    Didn't know that. I'll add it to my reference docs. Thanks. :thumbsup:
     
  2. Feb 15, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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    Phlogiston

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  3. Feb 15, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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    Where? Are they up front?
     
  4. Feb 15, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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    On my 2016 there is a metal plate held on with 12MM bolts that needs to be removed to access one of my front shaft Zerks.
     
  5. Feb 15, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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    CB350G

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    FF.jpg
     
  6. Feb 15, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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    dryheat

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    One right near the transfer case behind the metal plate as the other poster said and another just in front of it. I just greased them today actually.
     
  7. Feb 15, 2025 at 8:49 PM
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    Max8

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    2023 SR 4wd. Pulled skids during oil change etc. Found no driveline or transfer case zerks.
     
  8. Feb 16, 2025 at 6:56 AM
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    2WD never had zerks, at least gen2, gen2 4WD used to have them but I do not see them on my 2021 gen3 (4wd), so they must have switched to sealed units. Not sure which ones are better, I think it has to do with quality and not the fact that they are serviceable...
     

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