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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

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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

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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.

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

May 21, 2017 | 03:01 PM

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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

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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

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One on each side of front axle joints.

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May 21, 2017 | 05:35 PM

System

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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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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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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.