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How do I grease this zerk

Discussion in '2nd Gen Tundras (2007-2013)' started by FilchedToyoResto, Oct 30, 2023.

  1. Oct 30, 2023 at 2:51 PM
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    FilchedToyoResto

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    So basically, as the title says, I am unfamiliar to greasing zerks and I definitely don't know how to get to this particular zerk. If anyone can share some wisdom on how to grease dessert, I'd really appreciate it.

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  2. Oct 30, 2023 at 2:52 PM
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    I was wondering if a right angle would work.

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  3. Oct 30, 2023 at 4:07 PM
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    Grease gun with flexible neck.
     
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  4. Oct 30, 2023 at 4:40 PM
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    Regular fitting on my grease gun works fine. Make sure you clean the zerk well so you’re not introducing grit with your grease.
     
  5. Oct 30, 2023 at 5:52 PM
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    I have a flexible hose are you coming in from the top to grease zerk? I was trying to find some videos on YouTube but nobody has a how-to get to that spot.
     
  6. Oct 30, 2023 at 6:43 PM
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    I can't figure it out, minus removing the stupid drive shaft. I was just planning to replace the U-joint when it started making noise. I can't grease it with any fitting or hose that I have.
     
  7. Oct 30, 2023 at 7:40 PM
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    Hm. My grease gun with flexible hose fits on. Might have to rotate the driveshaft slightly to get better access from front or side but otherwise easy like the rest of them.
     
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  8. Oct 30, 2023 at 7:42 PM
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    I've been dropping the 4 bolts, and popping it free as nothing fits. Mine has a 2" lift. That zerk gets grease every other OCI or when I'm in a good mood. lol
     
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  10. Oct 30, 2023 at 8:24 PM
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    I bought a long one and bent it into some manhood disease they advertise as a 'curve down there' and well, I greased everything but the needle bearings on the other side of the zerk. lol

    Yes, it should work I've used them before but no luck here.
     
  11. Oct 30, 2023 at 9:03 PM
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    Just roll forward or back so the zerks face down. All three are clocked the same.
     
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  12. Oct 31, 2023 at 4:17 AM
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    Spin the driveshaft. There's a sweet spot. Its a PIA compared to the others, but once you do it, you know where it needs to be to do it next time.
     
  13. Oct 31, 2023 at 4:46 AM
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    I was honestly considering doing that as well.
     
  14. Oct 31, 2023 at 4:51 AM
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    I've been asking the Toyota shop to grease the zerks when I took it in for an oil change and it looks like it's a little dry at least to me in my unprofessional opinion, it honestly seems like that's the only one that they haven't been greasing.
     

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