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Where are all the grease fittings on my front end ???

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by z71bowhunter, May 20, 2017.

  1. May 20, 2017 at 6:02 PM
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    z71bowhunter

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    I have a 96 Toyota Tacoma 4x4.This has to be the first vehicle I have ever owned that has this few grease fittings to get greased.Am I missing something here ?
     
  2. May 20, 2017 at 6:06 PM
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    Blkvoodoo

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    maybe upper and lower ball joints ( don't recall if stock had them) all joints on both driveshafts, if yours has a Double Cardan at transfer case, there is a fitting in the center also

    thats about it fittings are in center of joint crosses
     
  3. May 20, 2017 at 6:30 PM
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    Sicyota04

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  4. May 20, 2017 at 6:34 PM
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    There are none on he actual front suspension parts unless aftermarket parts have been installed. Only the drive shafts from the transfer cases have them I believe. At least those are the only ones I have greased for the last 15 years....
     
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  5. May 20, 2017 at 7:02 PM
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    z71bowhunter

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    I notice my front ball joints don't have grease fittings.The popping might be coming from the front universal joint that attaches to the transfer case.
     
  6. May 20, 2017 at 7:05 PM
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    z71bowhunter

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    I had a lower ball joint replaced last week.I guess they seal the grease inside the boot?I also notice my steering is a good bit tighter after the new ball joint install.
     
  7. May 20, 2017 at 7:20 PM
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    theburgher

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    the only grease fittings on my 04 were on the u-joints...
     
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