grease fittings on 04
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TechWrench
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Larry said:
If installed, there should be one in the center cross of each U-joint, and one on the side of the slip joint.
TechWrench
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Larry said:
If they are not there, I guess you don't have to grease them.
bulldog-yota
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there should be at least 3 zirks on your driveshaft. maybe look again.
greasefingers
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My 03 Sport has Zerks. Maybe you need to rotate the drive shaft (backup two feet) and inspect the other side? It would not surprise me if you have none however because the 04’s changed to longer lasting coolant & Tranny fluid. I guess the 04 models have a lower maintenance campaign going on.
greasefingers
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So far the only people that have responded have 2003 T4Rs. You need someone to answer you that has an 04 model.
I was under the truck about a week ago inspecting things, and I'm almost positive that I saw one zerk in the cross on the rear driveshaft at the transfer case end. I didn't look for the others.
I'll check it again this weekend, since I'm planning on doing the first oil change.
Does anyone have any brand/type of grease they recommend? I've used the Mobil Synth, and plain old hi-temp grease on previous vehicles. I know certain grease types shouldn't be mixed, but I wasn't sure what Toyota uses.
--Mike
I'll check it again this weekend, since I'm planning on doing the first oil change.
Does anyone have any brand/type of grease they recommend? I've used the Mobil Synth, and plain old hi-temp grease on previous vehicles. I know certain grease types shouldn't be mixed, but I wasn't sure what Toyota uses.
--Mike
TechWrench
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Larry said:
At either end of the drive shaft, there is a universal joint. The front one connects the drive shaft to the yoke that fits into the back of the trans. The rear one connects the drive shaft to the flange that attaches to the rear diff. The U-joint is a cross shaped device with bearing caps at the each end of the cross which fit into sockets of the shaft or yoke. In the center of each cross piece, offset at an angle is a zerk fitting (looks like a small nipple). This is the grease fitting. It is usually easier to jack the rear end of the vehicle off the ground, so the rear wheels can spin. Then you can turn the drive shaft until the fittings can be seen. A grease gun fitting on the hose snaps onto the zerk fitting, and grease is applied to the joint. There is also a splined slip joint in the drive shaft, somewhere between the two u-joints. On the side of this slip joint is another zerk fitting. This is the fitting which is used to lube the slip joint, which is the cause of most 'thump' feelings after hard braking.
bulldog-yota
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post pictures of your dirveshaft and u joints.
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