Greasable yokes??
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Racer
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Greasable yokes??
On my 81, three of the four half shaft U joints have grease fittings. One does not, and has a pronounced dished in center, as compared to the other three.
Upon quick inspection, it looks like the drive shaft U joints are non greasable.
The manual refers to non greasable units....so should I assume the three with grease fittings were replaced at some time???
Why would someone do just one of the two on a half shaft? Makes no sense to me? If one failed, I would think the other may be on the way out too. Might as well do them both.
Should I plan on replacing the non greasable units soon, before failure.?
Upon quick inspection, it looks like the drive shaft U joints are non greasable.
The manual refers to non greasable units....so should I assume the three with grease fittings were replaced at some time???
Why would someone do just one of the two on a half shaft? Makes no sense to me? If one failed, I would think the other may be on the way out too. Might as well do them both.
Should I plan on replacing the non greasable units soon, before failure.?
Limping across the line
Joined: Oct 2002
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From: Peoria Az
Greasable u-Joints have a hollow core allowing grease to tranfer to end caps. Heavy duty Joints do not have a hollow core and are non greaseable.
Make your own decisions on this based upon your driving style
Make your own decisions on this based upon your driving style
Racer
Joined: Feb 2007
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From: Onley VA
