I was wondering what kind of grease to you use on the front ball joints and all zert fittings on my truck. How often do you grease each thing, and how much do you put in it???

 

I have been using a synthetic grease that is rated to -65. Cant remember the name but got it a NAPA. Main reason is that is the temps that I see. As for when, I usually check/fill them at each oil change since I am under there. I put just enough cranks to make the rubber firm. First time I did it I was surprised at how few fittings my truck has.

 

I only have 4 zerx fittings on my truck and it is all in the steering linkage. I don't think there are zerx fittings on the ball joints. I checked mine and don't even see where you would put a zerx fitting. You just have to wait for them to wear out and then replace the ball joints with ones with zerx fittings.

 

I remember those on the steering linkage but I though that I had 2 more. Great, now I will have to climb underneath to check it out.

 

Hey SBV45. Did you grease anything in your wheel bearings at 30,000? I read something in the manual for my FX4, can't remember what it said, but I was sure it was in the front wheel bearings, and at 30,000.

 

Here is the punch list from the maintenance guide:

30,000 miles
Cars, Minivans, Light Trucks, Sport Utilities,
Vans, 4x4, Natural Gas, Propane, and Diesel
Vehicles

Change engine oil and replace oil filter

Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake
system

Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise

Inspect engine cooling system and hoses

Inspect exhaust system and heat shields

Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped, driveshaft and ball joints

Inspect tires for wear and rotate

Replace engine air filter (not required PZEV Focus)

Replace fuel filter (except Natural Gas)*

Replace cabin air filter, if equipped

Change automatic transmission/transaxle fluid on all vehicles equipped with AX4S,
4F50N, 4R100, 4F27E. Inspect automatic transmission fluid level on all other
vehicles, if equipped with dipstick. Consult your dealer for your particular
requirements.

Replace climate-controlled seat filters (Navigator, Aviator, and LS if equipped)
Additional services for: Light Trucks, Sport
Utilities, and Vans

Inspect and lubricate 4X2 ball joints (except 450/550)

Inspect and lubricate steering linkage (E and F series, Excursion)
*If vehicle is registered in California, the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this
maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle’s useful
life. We, however, urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the
maintenance be recorded.
14
Normal Schedule
Normal Schedule
2003 Universal Service Guide (usg)
Universal Service Guide
USA English (fus)
Additional services for: Diesel

Check air filter minder and reset the minder after filter replacement
Additional services for: Natural Gas and
Propane Vehicles

Inspect fuel tanks

However, now that you mention it, It took forever for it to unlock the front hubs. I may pull them apart and put in manual hubs.

Anybody know of a good manual hub kit to replace the auto hubs?

 

Might get more info if this thread was moved to the SD area........

 

Yep. Had the same problem trying to put my auto hubs into manual mode during hunting season. Could barely turn the **** by hand, but I was a bit apprehensive about taking that stuff apart. No problem if it was regular 2wd, but never pulled apart 4wd hub before. Guess there's a first time for everything. At least I have my trusty Accord if I make a mess of it.

 

All it is a hub and a snap ring.. I changed my crappy plastic ford hubs to warn and love them.. It took about 5 mins total.

 

What did the Warn kit cost?

 

Man I would love to get me some Warn Hubs. Hey I found that thing in my manual about greasing the hubs. It was in the back of the owner's manual under service schedules for "severe" use. It said to grease the hub needle bearings on 4x4 trucks every 15,000 miles. Now I wonder what I gotta do for that?

 

Send me a PM or email with your email address and I will send you a Word or PDF file with the procedures out of the service manual for removing hubs on 4x4. If you have automatice hubs there is a kit for converting auto hubs to manual and putting in Warn or MileMarker.