How often should I grease my drive shaft?

A good guideline to start with is to grease your shaft every oil change. If you go wheeling and drive through a lot of dirt or water, grease your shaft as soon as you get home.

Why do you put grease on the slip yoke?

The grease contains PTFE, water-resistant additives, rust, and corrosion inhibitors. It will undoubtedly increase the life of your bearings and makes your equipment more reliable. The grease is specifically designed to be used on slip yoke, i.e., the front portion of the drive shaft that goes into the transmission.

Which is the best lubricant for a drive shaft yoke?

The next product to feature on the list of the best Grease for drive shaft slip yoke is the Genuine Ford Fluid Lubricant. It’s a 1-pound lubricant ideal for addressing the grunting noises that your slip yokes make some of the times.

Are there Zerk fittings on the slip yoke?

There are no zerk fittings on the slip yoke. The only fittings I know of are on some after market u joints. And thats at the other end of the drive shaft. Kinda hard to have a zerk fitting in the transmission. would be nice though.

How often do you need to grease a Ford shaft?

Anytime you begin to experience a grunt-type of noise, Genuine Ford Fluid Lubricant is all you need. Newly built shafts have thicker nickel coating splines, and as such, they need to be inspected and re-greased for every 30,000 miles journey.

What kind of grease to use on slip yoke?

The grease is specifically designed to be used on slip yoke, i.e., the front portion of the drive shaft that goes into the transmission. It can be used on all motor vehicles, marine settings, and household applications.

How often should I grease my drive shaft?