07 V8 4x4 Zerk Fitting Pics - Page 2 - Toyota

G.I.G. · 06-07-2007, 10:31 PM

I can't beleive that with so many people having problems that they don't lube the driveshaft at the factory.

I called a local Toyota dealership service department yesteray about this and he said that it's not a big deal and they just lube the driveshaft. He never answered my question of "do you still see 4runners being shipped currently with this problem"? I never got a straight answer.

Buckfever · 06-07-2007, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by slyangel9
Can I pick up this Mobil 1 syn grease at any auto store like PepBoys or Strauss Auto? Did you get the grease from Autozone too?

Yeah I got it at Autozone.

SofaRider · 06-08-2007, 06:32 AM

You should be able to get Mobil 1 at any auto parts store.

jmh1 · 06-08-2007, 03:05 PM

Thanks Buckfever for the awesome pics.

I have a question..what is the best way to rotate the drive shaft so that the zerks are pointing the right direction?

*wishlist* · 06-10-2007, 03:33 PM

HELP PLEASE

about a month ago i went and bought two grease guns and only saw the mobil1 pink grease. I was meaning to ask about the other grease as I have no idea about it. Of all the other grease tubes I looked at in 2 stores, one said it was "moly-fortified", but mentions it's made for certain autos (i think gm, chrysler, honda) with no mention of toyota. There was another that says toyota, but no mention of moly-fortified on it. I wasn't sure what to get so i thought i should ask here. am i looking for "moly-fortified"?

now i'm seeing more and more that people are just using the pink grease for everything, but i'm not sure i want to do that...

Buckfever · 06-12-2007, 06:57 PM

"I have a question..what is the best way to rotate the drive shaft so that the zerks are pointing the right direction?"

I just move the vehicle.

toto · 06-12-2007, 08:50 PM

You're looking for a lithium-based grease, grade NLGI-2. I've seen the moly as well, but since a lot of people here swear by Mobil 1, I went with that instead. I saw some really cheap no-name lithium grease at the auto parts store that said it was "compatible with NLGI-2", but didn't say it actually met the specs.

Here's the data sheet on Mobil 1 grease:
http://www.mobil.com/USA-English/Lub...tic_Grease.asp

I didn't find Mobil 1 at the auto parts store, but I got it at Farm & Fleet. I also think I saw it at Sears. Shop around a little bit and you should find it.

*wishlist* · 06-12-2007, 09:53 PM

thanks toto, i just sucked it up and did the mobil1 for all too.

buckfever, if you have the v6 4x4, in 2h you can freely move the front driveshaft. the rear you'll have to move the truck forwards/backwards a bit to position. any more questions and i'll be happy to answer....

there's a good write-up on toyota120.com ... click maintenance --> then click driveline service... don't know if i'm allowed to reference another site... forgive if i can't... i'll take it right off.

SofaRider · 06-13-2007, 06:29 AM

"I have a question..what is the best way to rotate the drive shaft so that the zerks are pointing the right direction?"

Use the jack to lift one of the tires off of the ground -- this will allow the driveshaft to turn freely.

Thai · 06-14-2007, 06:03 PM

Very nice pics...i will make this a STICKY.

Thanks.

HiVel-JR · 06-24-2007, 11:00 AM

I just started to have that drive line clunk (again) for a couple of days now and have been too busy / too lazy to go out in the garage and pump some grease.

About a year ago I bought a grease gun, flex hose and some mobile 1 synthetic (pink) grease from pep boys... put it it all together and have been eliminating the clunk for about a year.

HiVel-JR · 06-24-2007, 11:22 AM

Both quotes are from previous post by Buckfever.

"I tried to observe for that expansion, when I was greasing up the front slide yoke zerk, I couldn't see anything after pumping a good amount in so I stopped. I don't have a good rule of thumb on that. "

(you can see the drive saft expand, but it is difficult to observe)

"For the U joint, you can actually hear when it finally starts to express, although you can visually confrim it, 6-7 pumps is all it took. I'm putting in around 16-17 pumps on the Slide Yoke fittings. I've read that you don't want to put too much, but then the guys that are successful at eliminating the clunck via greasing the driveshaft, have reported being aggressive."

(It took me more than 20 pumps on the front and back slide yoke to make the shafts expand. The shafts only expanded about the size of this dash ( - ). I hope that is not too much!)

Thanks for the great pics Buckfever!

Cheers

Jacobzky · 07-29-2007, 01:34 PM

What is the size of the zerk fittings? or is it one size fits all?

Quote:

Originally posted by Buckfever
Per the recommendation of others here this is the one I picked up at Autozone, the flexible hose needed to be purchased separately:

I use both hands to push it on the zerk, once it's on I can hold it in place with one hand and then I find the pistol grip. The pistol grip and the flexible hose, I think are both essential in DIY. I also find that I need to move the truck to put the zerk fittings in the most accessible positions, again per the recommendation of someone else here.

For the U joint, you can actually hear when it finally starts to express, although you can visually confrim it, 6-7 pumps is all it took. I'm putting in around 16-17 pumps on the Slide Yoke fittings. I've read that you don't want to put too much, but then the guys that are successful at eliminating the clunck via greasing the driveshaft, have reported being aggressive.

MicaBlue03 · 07-29-2007, 01:58 PM

There is one standard size that you will see the vast majority of the time. Unless you are deliberately looking for something different you are unlikely to buy the wrong thing.

I second the suggestion of getting a pistol grip gun and a flex hose. that will make things much easier.

Jacobzky · 07-29-2007, 03:06 PM

went to napa auto parts and got the pistol grip grease gun and it comes with the flexible hose, tried the tip and it fits. the flexible hose is nice to have .

06-08-2007, 06:32 AM	#18 (permalink)
SofaRider Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Hurst, Texas Posts: 55	You should be able to get Mobil 1 at any auto parts store. __________________ 2004 V8 SE 4wd -- OME'd with 265/70R17 BFG's

06-10-2007, 03:33 PM	#20 (permalink)
wishlist Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: southern california Posts: 134	HELP PLEASE about a month ago i went and bought two grease guns and only saw the mobil1 pink grease. I was meaning to ask about the other grease as I have no idea about it. Of all the other grease tubes I looked at in 2 stores, one said it was "moly-fortified", but mentions it's made for certain autos (i think gm, chrysler, honda) with no mention of toyota. There was another that says toyota, but no mention of moly-fortified on it. I wasn't sure what to get so i thought i should ask here. am i looking for "moly-fortified"? now i'm seeing more and more that people are just using the pink grease for everything, but i'm not sure i want to do that... __________________ Do not service your vehicle at Power Toyota in Cerritos! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...rbo/t4rsig.jpg

06-12-2007, 08:50 PM	#22 (permalink)
toto Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,809	You're looking for a lithium-based grease, grade NLGI-2. I've seen the moly as well, but since a lot of people here swear by Mobil 1, I went with that instead. I saw some really cheap no-name lithium grease at the auto parts store that said it was "compatible with NLGI-2", but didn't say it actually met the specs. Here's the data sheet on Mobil 1 grease: http://www.mobil.com/USA-English/Lub...tic_Grease.asp I didn't find Mobil 1 at the auto parts store, but I got it at Farm & Fleet. I also think I saw it at Sears. Shop around a little bit and you should find it. __________________ 2006 Limited V8 4x4, Shadow Mica/Stone

06-12-2007, 09:53 PM	#23 (permalink)
wishlist Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: southern california Posts: 134	thanks toto, i just sucked it up and did the mobil1 for all too. buckfever, if you have the v6 4x4, in 2h you can freely move the front driveshaft. the rear you'll have to move the truck forwards/backwards a bit to position. any more questions and i'll be happy to answer.... there's a good write-up on toyota120.com ... click maintenance --> then click driveline service... don't know if i'm allowed to reference another site... forgive if i can't... i'll take it right off. __________________ Do not service your vehicle at Power Toyota in Cerritos! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...rbo/t4rsig.jpg

06-13-2007, 06:29 AM	#24 (permalink)
SofaRider Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Hurst, Texas Posts: 55	"I have a question..what is the best way to rotate the drive shaft so that the zerks are pointing the right direction?" Use the jack to lift one of the tires off of the ground -- this will allow the driveshaft to turn freely. __________________ 2004 V8 SE 4wd -- OME'd with 265/70R17 BFG's


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06-07-2007, 10:31 PM	#16 (permalink)
G.I.G. Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Littleton, CO Posts: 871	I can't beleive that with so many people having problems that they don't lube the driveshaft at the factory. I called a local Toyota dealership service department yesteray about this and he said that it's not a big deal and they just lube the driveshaft. He never answered my question of "do you still see 4runners being shipped currently with this problem"? I never got a straight answer.

06-08-2007, 03:05 PM	#19 (permalink)
jmh1 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 8	Thanks Buckfever for the awesome pics. I have a question..what is the best way to rotate the drive shaft so that the zerks are pointing the right direction?

06-12-2007, 06:57 PM	#21 (permalink)
Buckfever Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 130	"I have a question..what is the best way to rotate the drive shaft so that the zerks are pointing the right direction?" I just move the vehicle.

06-14-2007, 06:03 PM	#25 (permalink)
Thai Snowflake, Guns, & Texas! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 11,905	Very nice pics...i will make this a STICKY. Thanks. __________________ 2010 Toyota Prius V with ATP (daily driver) 2008 Toyota Sienna Salsa Red Pearl 2wd Limited (urban family "land cruiser") 2009 Acura TSX Palladium (wife's car) Off-roading Videos of My G I AM FAMOUS!! "Everyday is Halloween on the Internet"

06-24-2007, 11:00 AM	#26 (permalink)
HiVel-JR High velocity Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hoover, AL Posts: 569	I just started to have that drive line clunk (again) for a couple of days now and have been too busy / too lazy to go out in the garage and pump some grease. About a year ago I bought a grease gun, flex hose and some mobile 1 synthetic (pink) grease from pep boys... put it it all together and have been eliminating the clunk for about a year. __________________ 2005 4WD V8 SportEdition Silver Cornfed 2''/1'' lift, K&N Air Filter, Ash Tray Kit, Husky Cargo Liner, Husky Floor mats, Rear Diff Breather Extension, driver side grab handles, 255/75R17 BF M/T, Wilson 5000 magnetic, General Lee 10 mtr Radio, Gamber Johnson Radio Mount Last edited by HiVel-JR; 06-24-2007 at 11:05 AM.

06-24-2007, 11:22 AM	#27 (permalink)
HiVel-JR High velocity Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hoover, AL Posts: 569	Both quotes are from previous post by Buckfever. "I tried to observe for that expansion, when I was greasing up the front slide yoke zerk, I couldn't see anything after pumping a good amount in so I stopped. I don't have a good rule of thumb on that. " (you can see the drive saft expand, but it is difficult to observe) "For the U joint, you can actually hear when it finally starts to express, although you can visually confrim it, 6-7 pumps is all it took. I'm putting in around 16-17 pumps on the Slide Yoke fittings. I've read that you don't want to put too much, but then the guys that are successful at eliminating the clunck via greasing the driveshaft, have reported being aggressive." (It took me more than 20 pumps on the front and back slide yoke to make the shafts expand. The shafts only expanded about the size of this dash ( - ). I hope that is not too much!) Thanks for the great pics Buckfever! Cheers __________________ 2005 4WD V8 SportEdition Silver Cornfed 2''/1'' lift, K&N Air Filter, Ash Tray Kit, Husky Cargo Liner, Husky Floor mats, Rear Diff Breather Extension, driver side grab handles, 255/75R17 BF M/T, Wilson 5000 magnetic, General Lee 10 mtr Radio, Gamber Johnson Radio Mount

07-29-2007, 01:58 PM	#29 (permalink)
MicaBlue03 A guy Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 227	Zerk fitting size There is one standard size that you will see the vast majority of the time. Unless you are deliberately looking for something different you are unlikely to buy the wrong thing. I second the suggestion of getting a pistol grip gun and a flex hose. that will make things much easier.

07-29-2007, 03:06 PM	#30 (permalink)
Jacobzky Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Southern CA Posts: 759	thanks to this thread and nice detailed pics BFever went to napa auto parts and got the pistol grip grease gun and it comes with the flexible hose, tried the tip and it fits. the flexible hose is nice to have . Last edited by Jacobzky; 07-29-2007 at 03:09 PM.

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