Reply With QuoteOk from that description it sounds like I have them in the correct orientation.
I think the issue is the front most joint is at a different angle.
Might just be a case of perseverence.
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Wizard
SubscriberThe nipple hole should be offset so that the nipple is angled slightly back towards the propellor shaft. That is, the nipple should face away from the diff flange and the transfer case output flange.
If you do have it in the wrong way, it should be easy to remove/refit as the cones will not yet have "welded" themselves into the housing. Just be gentle and make sure you don't damage the cones and needles. Ideally, use a press and use a slightly ground old cone (or suitably sized socket) as a guide. But you use a hammer OK.
You shouldn't have to file down a grease gun head to fit the nipple, but some heads are bigger than others. But of course you will need to rotate the shaft to find the optimal position for the grease gun to fit. In my (albeit limited) experience each end of each shaft seems to have its own particular greasing sweet spot angle!
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Master
Ok from that description it sounds like I have them in the correct orientation.
I think the issue is the front most joint is at a different angle.
Might just be a case of perseverence.
Sent from my E6653 using AULRO mobile app
Master
I've found that all grease gun couplings are too wide to fit.
bought one of these
Grease GUN Needle Adapter Ideal FOR Greasing Chainsaw Bars | eBay
It's a bit of a pest as you have to hold it in position on the grease nipple, but it works.
Good idea to take your car for a drive before greasing to get it nice and warm. You do often need to rotate the shaft to get all 4 ends of the uni greased.
ForumSage
SupporterHave a look at this thread Front propshaft greasing (hint)Originally Posted by dranoweb
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Master
just an update now that the aulro app works again.- I solved this issue for $6 at bursons
Longer grease nipples:
Wizard
So Drano, you have to remove and refit the nipples every time you grease them?
I've never had an issue with greasing the the uni's, and I use a basic grease gun from supercheap.
Master
Nipples stay in. They clear the yokes (just).
I too have a basic gun. But the 5mm long nipples that come with the gkn uj's are inaccessible on the front due to the higher angle. I found I was neglecting them out of frustration. They are very easy to access when pointing vertically downwards now.
Wizard
Oh wow, so they don't jam up in the UJ? Interesting...
Master
No it's quite an elegant solution. I think I'll do the rears too.
Wizard
Have you tested with the suspension and max droop?
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