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Old 08-02-2014, 02:51 PM #1
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Zerk fitting throws up

I decided to lube drive shaft again today on my '08 Limited V6 4x4. Have one of those grease guns with a flexible shaft. Even with T4R on ramps it is like fighting with a one-armed octopus. Always have to put pressure on the hose against the zerk fitting to make sure it doesn't pop off. Hate this job! Anyway, I started pumping grease into the fitting on the rear shaft for the slip yoke. I pulled the hose off after about 8 pumps to check progress and the grease I pumped in started slowly oozing back out! It's like the button on the zerk was stuck partially open. Anyone else come across this? Solution? Many thanks.
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Two options.

1) Using an automotive/dental pick or small finishing nail gently work the pin on the end of zerk fitting back and forth and see if you can convince it to close and seal. I have had luck with a shot of WD-40 at the opening when holding the pin in to free up the debris holding it open.

2) Depending on location replace zerk fitting.
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Happens to our equipment at work all the time, Just replace it, cheap and easy.
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I have the same problem! Where can i get replacement fittings from? Sorry. Don't mean to thread jack ya.
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most any auto parts store carries replacements
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Those fittings have itty bitty springs that go bad. Best option is replacing.
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