U-joints
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Racer
Joined: Jan 2007
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From: Sweden
U-joints
Hello,
I'm installing new U-joints with grease fittings on both drive- and 1/2-shafts.
Wich direction should I put all grease fittings in order to make it the easiest to reach them with the grease gun?'
Thanks,
JOhan
I'm installing new U-joints with grease fittings on both drive- and 1/2-shafts.
Wich direction should I put all grease fittings in order to make it the easiest to reach them with the grease gun?'
Thanks,
JOhan
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Butler Pa
Regardless of where the fitting is pointing, the area where the fitting hole is located, needs to be under compression, not tension when torque is applied. Either that or get the joints without grease fittings. They're stronger.
Team Owner
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Crossville TN
You have to point the grease fitting toward the shaft in which it is installed. Otherwise, you will have it pointed toward a component (axle, tranny, wheel) such that you won't be able to get a grease gun to hook up to it.
As mentioned, if you have a 'beefed up' engine with significantly higher torque than stock, you probably want to go with joints without grease fittings. If you just cruise around and don't put lots of stress into those joints, pick whichever type you want.
As mentioned, if you have a 'beefed up' engine with significantly higher torque than stock, you probably want to go with joints without grease fittings. If you just cruise around and don't put lots of stress into those joints, pick whichever type you want.
