CV DS Servicing Questions

[RandyT]

Hi Guys, I looked around on Stu's site and did not find what I was looking for. So I thought I would ask the Pros. Well, they were not around, so I came here..... I crack me up. :D

Anyway, Blue locktight, yes, no?
Torque specs.... anyone?
I think I read 14 ftlbs somewhere but cannot find the site again.
My torque wrench starts at 30 lbs, so can I just tight the bolts to military specs. You know: "Until I see stars"

Any help is appreciated.
TIA

[RandyT]

OK, nobody has done this before?
That little flat zerk is a cruel joke. I have a little needle fitting to poke in the hole but the grease comes right back out. I must not have the right tool?
Anyone? Please.....

[RokNRich]

Hey Randy, I pulled up the service manual and for my year ('04) it calls for 85 ft/lbs for the stock shaft to the flange. 14 ft/lbs for the yoke bolts front and rear. Front shaft flange says 20 ft/lbs.

My Tom Woods shaft says 40 ft/lbs.

Not sure what your application is and it would be helpful to state when asking for advice.

Tom Woods says to use locktight. I think I torqued it the first time and now just get it "tight". I try to grease every few trips.

The proper grease fitting is bigger than the "needle" sized fitting, about the same size as a ink pen. I bought the needle one at first as well and had to look around a bit to find the proper one.

HTH, Good Luck !

[DsrtJeeper]

Places like Napa and Carquest carry the bigger grease tips.

[Antman]

Places like Napa and Carquest carry the bigger grease tips.


Also go easy with it. as their kind of delicate. I have broken a couple.:)

[RandyT]

OK,
Thanks Guys!
I knew you guys had the answers!

Thanks Again.

[AZG23]

Randy...just bought the tip from Napa....its about $15

[Special K]

Pep boys also carries the bigger grease needle. I have not been able to find them at Autozone or Checker.

[RandyT]

Thanks I need to go get one.
I knew something wasn't right.
Thanks again guys!

[RandyT]

Hey Randy, I pulled up the service manual and for my year ('04) it calls for 85 ft/lbs for the stock shaft to the flange. 14 ft/lbs for the yoke bolts front and rear. Front shaft flange says 20 ft/lbs.

My Tom Woods shaft says 40 ft/lbs.

Not sure what your application is and it would be helpful to state when asking for advice.

Tom Woods says to use locktight. I think I torqued it the first time and now just get it "tight". I try to grease every few trips.

The proper grease fitting is bigger than the "needle" sized fitting, about the same size as a ink pen. I bought the needle one at first as well and had to look around a bit to find the proper one.

HTH, Good Luck !

Thanks.... perfect!