Im currently replacing my Ujoints in 2006 Tacoma 4x4. It had Greasable Zerks in it. The replacements are Non Zerks bought from Toyota OEM. Prefer the zerks cause I service at every oil change.
@@silascastellanos My first truck was an '85 F150, everytime I changed the oil, there were 1/2 dozen or so grease zerks I hit with the grease gun. With the exception of the wife's Lexus GX, most since then have all been sealed. Haven't had an issue.
I believe it's the trim package that dictates whether or not the truck will have serviceable u joints. I believe all the off-roads have grease fittings.
Thanks for the great video. I have a question that is slightly off topic. The manual says to re-torque the nuts on the drive shaft U-joints. Have you ever done that? it looks like it might be hard to get a torque wrench on it.
how many pumps would you say you put into each zerk fitting? i don't think mine has ever been done and as usual i like to double check since you can't always rely on others to do the job right unfortunately. great videos and keep up the content!
My 2019 TRD Sport quad cab long bed, all rear shaft joints are sealed / non-grease-able. The front shaft has two grease joints, but damned if it's a total PITA to get my grease gun on there. I had to remove the shaft by the four bolts to get my grease gun on the zerk. Whatever narrow eyed engineer designed this needs another MacArthur nuking. Typical engineer idiocy alongside the closed transmission without a dipstick.
Damn the Tacoma has gotten ugly. Looks like the front end is swollen from a beating - all puffy. That new Ford Ranger Raptor looks a whole lot better. The Toyota Hilux is an improvement as well. Even the Chinese, Dongfeng Xiaokang K01, looks better (after a couple six-packs and an hour or so of listening to a Chinese woman singing Tammy Wynette's standards).
My 2012 tacoma 4-door , 4x4 5 fittings , 3 rear shaft ,, 2 front shaft , fitting easier to get to off remove heat Shield (2 bolts)
Im currently replacing my Ujoints in 2006 Tacoma 4x4. It had Greasable Zerks in it. The replacements are Non Zerks bought from Toyota OEM. Prefer the zerks cause I service at every oil change.
Correct, my 2018 TRD Pro has 0. My old 05 Off Road Access Cab had fittings on every universal joint. Probably going to be a problem at some point 👍
I would check again. You should have 2 zerk fittings.
@@ShootingSportz Thanks👍
@@ShootingSportz Man big thanks. Bigger than shit front shaft has 2 fittings. Could of left me swinging, but you chose not to, much appreciated 👍
@@mikeadams2252 No problemo!
I have a 2007 Taco PreRunner Double Cab 5ft. bed. I checked and they are completely sealed.
Great video! I checked and mine are all sealed.
2020 Tacoma TRD Off Road DC SB Mexico Assembly, Spicer, no zerks, sealed units.
Same with me. I have a 2021 TRD Pro. Zero zerks, sealed all the way around.
Same trd off road long bed 2020 sealed what we can do
@@silascastellanos My first truck was an '85 F150, everytime I changed the oil, there were 1/2 dozen or so grease zerks I hit with the grease gun. With the exception of the wife's Lexus GX, most since then have all been sealed. Haven't had an issue.
Good video. I just did this after watching another video, but it can be done with basic tools and common sense.
Yup, my 2019 TRD 4x4 short bed has 2 zerk fittings.
Off Road?
@@ifixthings86 yes, off-road.
I believe it's the trim package that dictates whether or not the truck will have serviceable u joints. I believe all the off-roads have grease fittings.
Only found 2 on my OR 2016, damn.
Thanks for the great video. I have a question that is slightly off topic. The manual says to re-torque the nuts on the drive shaft U-joints. Have you ever done that? it looks like it might be hard to get a torque wrench on it.
You can grease the fitting to the transfer case without removing the heat shield!
2018 TRD OR long bed. I have zerks only on the front drive shaft. 3 on that and that is the only serviceable zerks.
2016 sr5 access cab no zerks on rear drive shaft. 2 zerks on front drive shaft universals
if my 4x4 is not selected, on my 2007 tocamo,, should my front differical shaft turn free ???????
Do you re torque the propeller shaft bolt? It s in the service requirement for my 21 tacoma 4wd shortbed. Thanks
Great video, thanks Chad.
User manual states you should use lithium based grease
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Thanks. great content.
I have a 2012 tacoma and I need help finding the bolts that go from the transfer case to the rear driveshaft
how many pumps would you say you put into each zerk fitting? i don't think mine has ever been done and as usual i like to double check since you can't always rely on others to do the job right unfortunately. great videos and keep up the content!
You should begin to see grease come out of the sides of the bearings, but if you were to do 5-10 pumps you should definitely be safe!
My 2017 Sport short bed has zerks.
What type of grease?
None on my 2018 OR. You banged up your cross-over ex-pipe. What a bit of Toyota stupidity. I re-routed my pipe above the frame.
How many tubes did u end up using to do all the fittings you showed
One tube of grease should be more than enough
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My 2019 TRD Sport quad cab long bed, all rear shaft joints are sealed / non-grease-able. The front shaft has two grease joints, but damned if it's a total PITA to get my grease gun on there. I had to remove the shaft by the four bolts to get my grease gun on the zerk. Whatever narrow eyed engineer designed this needs another MacArthur nuking. Typical engineer idiocy alongside the closed transmission without a dipstick.
So how often shall this been done?
I'm not a mechanic, but I just do mine at every oil change. It's easy and a great PM.
Every oil change is a good rule of thumb, Especially if you 4x4 lots
According to my maintenance manual, every 15k miles or 18 months.
2018 4x4 TRD Sport
Ill service your moms driveshaft!
Wait..... what
Damn the Tacoma has gotten ugly. Looks like the front end is swollen from a beating - all puffy. That new Ford Ranger Raptor looks a whole lot better. The Toyota Hilux is an improvement as well. Even the Chinese, Dongfeng Xiaokang K01, looks better (after a couple six-packs and an hour or so of listening to a Chinese woman singing Tammy Wynette's standards).