The stupid front driveshaft greasing....

[Ronald Nadeau]

I have a cordless grease gun with the needle and did not have any issues. Clean the area up real good with brake clean but watch your eyes for splash back.

 

[Ronald Nadeau]

This is what you need

I bought one of these also, as I wasn't sure which fitting I was supposed to use, but never even used it since the other worked great.
https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/toughone-engine-grease-injector-needle-w54213/7070144-P

 

[10 Break]

This is the setup that I used:

https://www.harborfreight.com/Professional-Pistol-Grip-Grease-Gun-64381.html

https://www.autozone.com/grease-and...-gun-accessories/oem-needle-nozzle/141690_0_0


I bought one of these also, as I wasn't sure which fitting I was supposed to use, but never even used it since the other worked great.
https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/toughone-engine-grease-injector-needle-w54213/7070144-P

Walmart sell a $20 kit with both of these in it and other accessories. I can't find a link for the one I got but it was just afew weeks ago.

 

[Ratket]

This is what you need

When I had my 3/4 ton-
I used that needle, and often I put it in the fitting and had someone else pump while I held it there and watched for it to seep out the back side.

 

[Eng50]

I will give you some useful info, when I did mine (got my truck used with 16000mi on it). It had never been done...I have the electric grease guns 10 different tips etc..nothing worked until, when fully frustrated, I took a tiny punch to make sure the ball was actually moving to allow the grease in and it wasn't!..
I cleaned it all off with brake cleaner and used same punch lightly with small hits until I could feel the ball move in and out..I don't know if it was rust or dirt but it's quite easy to grease now with the tip you are supposed to use which is a cone tip, when turn the driveshaft and find the right angle two pumps and grease comes right out the other side..
Sorry this was long but I felt your pain and this is how I solved it..hope it helps..
Bill

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[lpfm1990]

I will give you some useful info, when I did mine (got my truck used with 16000mi on it). It had never been done...I have the electric grease guns 10 different tips etc..nothing worked until, when fully frustrated, I took a tiny punch to make sure the ball was actually moving to allow the grease in and it wasn't!..
I cleaned it all off with brake cleaner and used same punch lightly with small hits until I could feel the ball move in and out..I don't know if it was rust or dirt but it's quite easy to grease now with the tip you are supposed to use which is a cone tip, when turn the driveshaft and find the right angle two pumps and grease comes right out the other side..
Sorry this was long but I felt your pain and this is how I solved it..hope it helps..
Bill

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I had the same thought, gonna try again over the weekend, bought a longer flex hose so I can also try to get a better angle on it also, really wanna get it done before it decides to seize up and blow the transfer case when I click her into 4x4 during a snow storm


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[EastWestHemi]

Pistol grip, flex hose, needle attachment. I just did mine the other day for the second time. I spin the driveshaft until the needle is pointed towards the passenger side at about a 7-8 o’clock angle, I come in with the needle to the left of the driver side exhaust mid pipe. You have to jam the needle in so that it is perpendicular to the grease fitting. If you push it in at an angle I found it doesn’t work. I lay on my back with the grease gun on my chest, squeeze pistol with my right and hold the needle with my left. My truck has never seen any snow or salt, so luckily mine isn’t rusted or anything. I still end up getting some grease everywhere too.

the worst part was that I left the grease gun with the special Mopar grease in my garage all summer long when it was probably 110-115 degrees. It must have melted multiple times and I had green liquids come out all over my chest and onto my garage floor out the plunger hole. But there must have been some good grease still left in there because I got it to push out on the back side.

it’s pretty much the worst part of servicing the truck

 

[sottis]

pistol-grip grease gun is the only one you should own. those handle-style guns are worthless and shouldn't even be sold. (veteran of 20+ years greasing tractors, combines, and other crap)

 

[lpfm1990]

Pistol grip, flex hose, needle attachment. I just did mine the other day for the second time. I spin the driveshaft until the needle is pointed towards the passenger side at about a 7-8 o’clock angle, I come in with the needle to the left of the driver side exhaust mid pipe. You have to jam the needle in so that it is perpendicular to the grease fitting. If you push it in at an angle I found it doesn’t work. I lay on my back with the grease gun on my chest, squeeze pistol with my right and hold the needle with my left. My truck has never seen any snow or salt, so luckily mine isn’t rusted or anything. I still end up getting some grease everywhere too.

the worst part was that I left the grease gun with the special Mopar grease in my garage all summer long when it was probably 110-115 degrees. It must have melted multiple times and I had green liquids come out all over my chest and onto my garage floor out the plunger hole. But there must have been some good grease still left in there because I got it to push out on the back side.

it’s pretty much the worst part of servicing the truck

Luckily I don’t have a driver side exhaust pipe to deal with. She’s only got 6 cylinders [emoji41], but once it drys up today or tomorrow I’m gonna try again. Here in the wonderful state of ny (sarcasm) we see temps from mid 90’s down to -30 where I go snowmobiling in the Adirondack’s/tug hill plateau


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[lpfm1990]

pistol-grip grease gun is the only one you should own. those handle-style guns are worthless and shouldn't even be sold. (veteran of 20+ years greasing tractors, combines, and other crap)

I went to grab one from Napa yesterday. Walked out the door saying screw that. Napa wanted $50 for one, I can get the same type off amazon for $22, guess someone has to pay for chase Elliot, Ron Capps, and Alexander Rossi


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[EastWestHemi]

I love the tug hill, you get a little dusting of snow there from time to time(sarcasm). I‘m from the Champlain valley.

 

[lpfm1990]

I love the tug hill, you get a little dusting of snow there from time to time(sarcasm). I‘m from the Champlain valley.

Yeah. Or you go from 4-5 foot of snow to none in 2 days [emoji2959]



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[lpfm1990]

Finally, success! Got the damn thing to take grease, took about 8 pumps of grease to see grease come out the backside [emoji15], now to toss some paint on the trans paint that’s flaking badly, and the front driveshaft, then slide over to my dads 3500 and do his


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[Maximum Angst]

Looked for 2 days. Couldn’t see the fitting. Went to a Chrysler dealer. Mechanic said truck had t be lifted by the frame so front wheels would drop exposing fitting. Removed driveshaft yesterday and sure enough, hidden away was the small hole. Got a needle fitting at local parts store and greased it up. I have a power grease gun . Shaft is still on the bench. Am going to mark fitting location very well before I install. Want to see if I can see it when truck is on it’s wheels. 2012 Ram 2500 series Looking for the fitting can make you crazy!!

 

[68PowerWagon]

Yeah it seems on my truck that there is enough room for a regular zerk. It sure is a PITA to do. Sometimes I can't even tell if I am getting anything in there.

 

[HEMIMANN]

Or you can do what I do....ignore it.

Then again, I only use 4WD during winter snows when I have to travel. Regardless of limited use, almost no truck up here sells without 4WD, so they all come with it.

 

[22hemi13]

Or you can do what I do....ignore it.

Then again, I only use 4WD during winter snows when I have to travel. Regardless of limited use, almost no truck up here sells without 4WD, so they all come with it.

Ignoring it only works on 14+ models. Older ones it rotated even not in 4wd and they will blow apart and cause major issues.

 

[68PowerWagon]

I thought it spins on my 16' as well while not in 4X4? How does one determine this? Can't really open the door & look under it while driving.

 

[Zoe Saldana]

Ok, frustration level is off the charts.... how in the love of freakin god do you get grease into the ******** fitting, yes I’ve located it with ease, I see the indentation with a tiny hole in the center, I have the Lincoln needle fitting that everyone recommends... I’ve tried for a ******** hour and have grease everywhere but in the fitting and coming out the back side like I’ve seen on numerous YouTube videos... it’s like I need 3 extra arms to even do this. No wonder 95% of people don’t even try


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this? Notice the tip vs yours.
https://www.amazon.com/Powerbuilt-648766-Needle-Grease-Dispenser/dp/B00PGC931O/ref=sr_1_8?crid=O7AZES08W5CW&dchild=1&keywords=needle+nose+grease+gun+tip&qid=1617894313&sprefix=needle+nose+grease+,automotive,365&sr=8-8

 

[lpfm1990]

this? Notice the tip vs yours.
https://www.amazon.com/Powerbuilt-648766-Needle-Grease-Dispenser/dp/B00PGC931O/ref=sr_1_8?crid=O7AZES08W5CW&dchild=1&keywords=needle+nose+grease+gun+tip&qid=1617894313&sprefix=needle+nose+grease+,automotive,365&sr=8-8

From what I remember of that day, it took a small needle punch and a light tap of a hammer after “washing” the area with brake clean, and then a quick squirt of pb blaster. After that it took grease with ease


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