Chassis Lubrication Question
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Chassis Lubrication Question
Just picked up my new SD/SC 4X4 and, after reading the "Scheduled Maintenance Guide", it appears that the only recommended chassis lubrication requirements is to "inspect and lubricate front axle shaft U-joints" every 15,000 miles. Am I missing anything here?
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I'm trying to think off hand: 1 on each front u-joint (2), 2 or 3 on the steering linkage (4/5), and I "think" there is one or two others. Just look everywhere that has a joint too it. Some are difficult to see. The only u-joints that have zerks is the front axle u-joints. None on the drive shafts or in the rear, that I could find.
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BFR250SD,
Der what? Two on the u-joints? Are your joints aftermarket or am I totally missing something here?
Der what? Two on the u-joints? Are your joints aftermarket or am I totally missing something here?
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Postmaster
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No, one on each of the u-joints, not 2 each. Or are you saying that yours don't have them at all. Mine has a zerk on each.
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Fleet Mechanic
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Yeah, er, heh, brain fart, I meant one on each u-joint.
Nope, mine doesn't have 'em! I didn't know Ford finally paid attention and put zerks on the u-joints on the '04 models. . .lucky you!
Nope, mine doesn't have 'em! I didn't know Ford finally paid attention and put zerks on the u-joints on the '04 models. . .lucky you!
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I have asked the dealer repeatedly to lube the chassis and they claim "that there is no need to as the system is sealed." I think this is a bunch of crap. I have a 4x4, how often do all the zerks listed in previous replies need to be greased and what grease should be used? I have 60,000 miles and do not have any problems, but do not want any as this is such a simple exercise, and good insurance.
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Like beast said, it's cheap insurance and takes all of 5 minutes to hit them. They are all easy to get at and the only ones you really have to get under the truck for is the ones on the u-joints (if your truck has them).
