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May 21, 2017 | 01:18 PM

PlatinumScorpion

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Grease Zerks

Where and how many on the 2017s? Anybody know?

Also word of caution make sure to check if your plug o ring is stuck to the pan on your first oil change.

May 21, 2017 | 02:38 PM

69cj

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2015's had two. One on each front axle shaft U-joint on the 4X4. None on the 4X2. I doubt if there was a change.

May 21, 2017 | 02:53 PM

MadeInDade

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Originally Posted by 69cj

2015's had two. One on each front axle shaft U-joint on the 4X4. None on the 4X2. I doubt if there was a change.

I thought I read that they were now sealed so there aren't any fittings anymore.

May 21, 2017 | 03:01 PM

PlatinumScorpion

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I've seen both on past trucks good to know it's 2 or 0 though

May 21, 2017 | 03:57 PM

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Zerk = Hollow cavity for grease = less strength, more contamination possible.
Sealed no zerk = solid metal = strong, and less contamination.

May 21, 2017 | 04:06 PM

PlatinumScorpion

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I agree I don't want them just trying to find out if we have any on the 17s?

May 21, 2017 | 04:26 PM

mlsjohn

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One on each side of front axle joints.

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May 21, 2017 | 05:05 PM

Louisville Joe

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Originally Posted by BII Plow Truck

Zerk = Hollow cavity for grease = less strength, more contamination possible.
Sealed no zerk = solid metal = strong, and less contamination.

Sadly no. Sealed ball joint = PLASTIC self-lubricating socket, likely worn out by 60,000 miles. Replace with an aftermarket Moog ball joint (with zerk fitting), never replace it again if periodically lubricated. There is no hollow cavity in a ball joint with a zerk fitting, just a couple of grooves in the socket which is metal (sintered iron, maybe a bronze alloy). Check the other Super Duty forums and see how many have issues with OEM non-greaseable ball joints.

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May 21, 2017 | 05:35 PM

System

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Originally Posted by mlsjohn

One on each side of front axle joints.

This^^. There are two zerks on the 17's.

May 21, 2017 | 05:38 PM

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69cj

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This^^. There are two zerks on the 17's.

I said it first, lol.

May 21, 2017 | 05:41 PM

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System

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I said it first, lol.

Well, you said it with some uncertainty based on your 2015 experience...

May 21, 2017 | 06:30 PM

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Thanks everyone

May 21, 2017 | 09:36 PM

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There are 8 total on the front end of the 2017 F450. Have not checked the rear end for some odd reason. I grease em every oil change, and I just did my third a few weeks back.

May 21, 2017 | 09:40 PM

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2009kr

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I bought a tube of the Motorcraft grease to make sure I use grease that is compatible with what Ford put in my F450.

BTW, my 2009 F150 doesn't have zerk fittings and the front end is still tight after 8 years and 145K miles.