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Want to learn how to properly lube the drive shaft in my Tundra

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by 1999cutiger, Aug 12, 2018.

  1. Jul 9, 2021 at 5:52 AM
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    FortyNorth

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    So no needle type required? I guess I could just try them all myself before trying to source one...
     
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  2. Jul 9, 2021 at 7:44 AM
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    For me, no. I can just squeeze it in there. If you have a fatter nozzle on your gun, there are a couple that may give you some grief. They definitely takes some strong fingers on a few of them.
     
  3. Jul 9, 2021 at 8:10 AM
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    Someone on here gave the tip about removing the heat shield for the front driveshaft ones. Great advice!
     
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  4. Jul 9, 2021 at 9:52 AM
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    OK roger that, thanks!
     
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    Alright I’ll be the retard - My last 3 trucks I’ve had since 95’ (1 chev and 2 Ford’s) and I’ve never greased a drive shaft. Is Toyota the only one requiring this ?
     
  6. Jul 9, 2021 at 11:44 AM
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    What's the interval to lubricate the driveshaft? I think the Toyota maintenance schedule is saying every 15,000 miles but the Tundras.com schedule says 5,000 miles.
     
  7. Jul 9, 2021 at 12:06 PM
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    I wouldn't be surprised if some of your old trucks had grease fittings on the the prop shafts.
     
  8. Jul 9, 2021 at 3:10 PM
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    They may very well have had them, just wasn't aware of that being a maintenance item and I've always done my own basic maintenance. I will admit I never read the manual on every item that needed maintenance. I just paid attention to the obvious things that needed it.

    92' Chev S-10
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  9. Jul 9, 2021 at 8:20 PM
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    Well, I see you have a '21 Tundra? If so, I think your u-joints on the prop shaft are probably sealed.

    I just got my '21 Tundra a few weeks ago, haven't even checked yet to see if there are grease fittings on the u-joints, but I doubt there are as my '18 Tundra didn't have them.
     
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    So from reading this the 18 - 21 have a sealed driveshaft. Are there any lube points at all or is everything now sealed?
     
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    Just looked under mine, no zerks! Bad thing is I already bought a grease gun and grease but no where to put it ... Guess I'll just lube my '13 tacoma and wife's Malibu.
     
  13. Jul 17, 2021 at 9:39 AM
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    My old 97 Chev 1500 had sealed u-joints. That's why they had to be replaced, lol. Sealed is a terrible way to go. More $$$ for the dealer.
     
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  14. Sep 25, 2021 at 9:17 AM
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    Hey so I was able to grease my 4x4 on all but one point.. The rear front driveshaft (One attached to the transfer case) zerk fitting was at an angle that my grease fitting was not fitting in. So I had a needle as many recommended to use that for that. Using that did'nt work either. Even putting the needle into the front (back) fitting the grease was pretty much not getting into the joint.

    Any advise as to how to get the front back zerk efficiently ?? is there a way to remove the cross member maybe? confused and needed advise....thanks
     
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    Any advise as to how to get the front back zerk efficiently ?? is there a way to remove the cross member maybe? confused and needed advise....thanks[/QUOTE]

    if it’s the same one I’m thinking it is, there’s a small heat shield you can remove to get at that zerk. It’s 2 bolts I think. Learned that from another member on here.
     
  16. Sep 25, 2021 at 10:06 AM
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    I get that one by rotating the shaft to point the zerk up and toward the driver’s side, then get straight on it with a long grease hose on the gun. You’re working by feel, but it’s not bad.
     
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  17. Aug 30, 2022 at 12:12 AM
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    you can always grind the grease gun fitting to make it slimmer. It would definitely have made things easier on my 4runner's driveshaft. I was able to squeeze it in there though. Having another person around to squeeze the gun while you hold the hose onto the zerk helps greatly. Listen for air and watch for grease oozing out or you will make a mess. My rear ujoint basically shattered cause I didn't grease them for over 15 years. Pain to replace... So yeah I would say that it is important.
     
  18. Sep 4, 2023 at 7:03 PM
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    Thread necromancy - does this require removal of cat shields to do? Cause if so, it's gonna wait until my next transfer case fluid change.
     
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    I have just recently installed my cat shields, it is pretty hard or impossible to access the second front zerk fitting. If you’re planning to install cat shields lube everything prior and perhaps think about changing fluids as well.
     
  20. Sep 12, 2023 at 6:08 PM
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