Can you over grease a slip yoke?
“For those that don’t know, It is EXTREMELY important that you not put too much grease into the slip yoke. Filling this area completely with grease prevents the driveshaft from shortening with normal suspension movement. This can quickly destroy your transfer case output shaft bearings and even diff pinion bearings.
What is the best grease for U joints?
What type of grease should I use to lubricate my universal joints equipped with grease fittings? A good quality lithium complex soap based EP (Extreme Pressure) grease with a NGLI grade of 1 to 2 is recommended.
What is NLGI 2 lithium grease?
Traveller Premium Heavy-Duty Lithium Complex NLGI #2 Grease is a premium high temperature lithium complex grease that is fortified with a special additive package to ensure high film strength, extreme pressure and anti-wear properties.
Should you grease a drive shaft?
So initially, all you need to do is install it. Down the road however you will need to grease your drive shaft to ensure a long life. A good guideline to start with is to grease your shaft every oil change. If you go wheeling and drive through a lot of dirt or water, grease your shaft as soon as you get home.
Do you grease prop shaft?
Before greasing the prop shaft, check for fishing line and to make sure there’s no damage to visible seals. If everything is in order, apply 2-4-C Marine Grease to all threads and splines on the prop shaft.
What is slip yoke clunk?
The slip yoke could be the cause of that driveline clunk or bump. Some vehicles with rear-wheel drive and may exhibit a driveline clunk or bump that occurs as the vehicle starts to move forward following a stop. This condition may be caused by the slip yoke not sliding smoothly on the output shaft splines.
Can I spray WD40 on my driveshaft?
Re: Wd40 on the stock rear drive shaft, Will it hurt anything? WD40 isn’t a lubricant and shouldn’t be used as one. It will actually take good oil away from moving parts. Use spray silicone or a light oil for bearings and joints..
Where are the grease fittings on a Toyota?
At the transfer case end of the front driveshaft is a double-cardan joint, with 2 grease fittings (one visible). The front driveshaft has a slip yoke grease fitting at the forward end of the driveshaft, along with a front u-joint.
What kind of Grease do you use on a Toyota Corolla?
Note: The Toyota Owner’s Manual and the Factory Service Manual both recommend an NLGI-2 moly grease for the double-cardan joints, and an NLGI-2 lithium-based grease for the u-joints and slip yokes. Your Toyota Owner’s Manual or Factory Service Manual specifies the proper type of grease to use on each part – either a moly or lithium base.
When to check the greasable points in a Toyota?
For longevity of moving parts, it’s important that all greasable points in the chassis are regularly checked and pumped with grease: and depending on severity of use or mud and water encountered, these points should be checked after every vehicle use.