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Check Your U-Joints

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by splitbolt, Jan 5, 2016.

  1. Jul 12, 2023 at 5:54 PM
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    thomasburk

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    1. Try again, searching with fingers.
    2. Yes, it's possible.
    :hattip:
     
  2. Jul 12, 2023 at 6:31 PM
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    I fingered the hell out of all those joints:fingerscrossed:
    The only one I couldn't get at was the back end of the propeller shaft, I also did it at the end of the day and right on the floor, I'll try again over the weekend when I can try and get the shield off that's blocking a view of it.
     
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  3. Jul 12, 2023 at 7:19 PM
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    Don't you have a 2018? Pretty sure theres no rear zerk.
     
  4. Jul 13, 2023 at 4:20 AM
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    I'm certain that the driveshaft doesn't have zirc fittings as I was able to closely inspect and felt around.
    The only one I question at this point is the hidden one on the rear of the propeller shaft
     
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  5. Dec 21, 2023 at 6:17 PM
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    Just reading this thread. I had a 2016 TRD OR. Mine had zerk fittings on the front drive shaft only. Just doing the extended 5000 mile service on a new 2023 SR5. No zerks left on any of the joints. And side note every single drive shaft bolt needed to be retorqued. Spec is 65 ftlbs. Every single bolt needed about a ¼ turn. So it's important not to skip that I think.
     
  6. Nov 16, 2024 at 12:11 PM
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    Just confirming ‘23 OR has zero zerks.
     
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  7. Nov 16, 2024 at 12:25 PM
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    I just checked mine: 2021 Sport does not have zerks.
     
  8. Nov 16, 2024 at 1:08 PM
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    On a 2016, unless they have been replaced, there are fittings on the rear shaft at both ends, as well as both ends of the front shaft.
     
  9. Nov 17, 2024 at 6:07 AM
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    Correct
     

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