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rgnprof
Explorer
Sep 25, 2019

Can't figure out how to grease u-joints - '93 Ford E350

I had new u-joints installed last summer on my Class C Ford E350 and I went to grease them and can't get to 3 out of the four (only one I coulod reach was the front). c I bought a new 'right angle' connector and still can't connect to the zerk fitting...

Is this an installation problem? Can't figure out why they would make serviceable u-joints with zerks that you can't reach and "service"...

Any thoughts?

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  • Nv_Guy's avatar
    Nv_Guy
    Explorer III
    Company that made U joints probably isn't the same as who made the driveline yokes.
    As mentioned, you may need to rotate the driveline so there is some angle to the U joints, which will provide clearance to get the grease gun in.
  • It could be simply a rotation problem. Block wheels a few inches, roll rig slightly to get fittings to an accessible locatiom