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Old 10-07-2008, 05:55 PM
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How to grease U-joints

'06 quad-cab dualy, 6 speed manuel trans.
i want to grease my u-joints but don't know how to get to or find the grease fittings. your help would be greatly appreicated.
Old 10-07-2008, 06:25 PM
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06 factory u joints usally no grease fittings
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Do a search for Cardigan Joint, they even have pic's

My 06 has one, it's a "bugger" sometimes
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Check out Donut Gestapo's pics...

https://www.dieseltruckresource.com/...er.php?u=43237
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Originally Posted by AkitaSumo
This applies only to 4x4s.
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Originally Posted by ssandlin
This applies only to 4x4s.
Oh, couldn't tell if howardqp had a 2WD or 4WD...
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Originally Posted by AkitaSumo
Sooo, how do you get grease into that? It doesn't even look like there's a nipple.
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You need to get the "needle" adapter to fill that puppy up...

https://www.dieseltruckresource.com/...hp?photo=20029

I myself removed the end fitting and spring and screwed the adapter to the end of my hose from the grease gun...
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Some (myself included) use the needle that looks like a hypdermic needle. Check this thread

https://www.dieseltruckresource.com/...nt+drive+shaft
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