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Can't Find Zerks on My Driveline U Joints?

Racorman
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Explorer
I have a 2011 30’ Winnebago Itasca Class A and do my own oil changes and lubes. I have no problem finding the (9) zerks on the front steering components but am at a loss to find any on the (2) driveshaft U joints. I pulled the boot covering the splined section of the shaft, but it looked like it did not require any lubrication. Over the years I’ve been doing my maintenance I’ve always look to lube the driveshaft as I’ve done with my vehicles from the 70’s to the 90’s …… but don’t see them on this motorhome. On the road I’ve taken it to Ford Dealerships to do oil and lube and I’ve never seen any residual grease on the U joints that also is a hint they may not exist. Any thoughts? Thanks!


AKA..... 56Nomad
2012 Itasca 30' Class A
2013 Jeep 2dr Wrangler
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BrianinMichigan
Explorer
Explorer
9 front zerk fittings, I wish I was so lucky I counted 22 on mine awhile back, There is one on the sliding drive shaft, P series chassis.
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Racorman
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Explorer
Thank you all for replying 🙂
AKA..... 56Nomad
2012 Itasca 30' Class A
2013 Jeep 2dr Wrangler

Bruce_Brown
Moderator
Moderator
Lubed for life. When they need lube, their life is over.
There are 24 hours in every day - it all depends on how you choose to use them.
Bruce & Jill Brown
2008 Kountry Star Pusher 3910

George_Beggs
Explorer
Explorer
My old 1999 F53 had zerks. My 2006 F53 does not have them.
George & Linda
2007 Bounder 35E
Ford V10

PastorCharlie
Explorer
Explorer
Sealed joints last longer.

donn0128
Explorer II
Explorer II
Typical OE universal joints are not greasable. If you want to grease them replace them with greasable ones.

azdryheat
Explorer
Explorer
Many are lubed for life and have no zerks.
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