Lubricating U-Joints

[sabastianunf]

One last question - I want to lubricate my U-Joints. Can I pull the drive unit without dropping my gear oil? Will the U-Joints come out with the drive unit or will I have to remove the bevel or the bell housing?

 

[Boatin Bob]

Re: Lubricating U-Joints

Yes the drive comes without removing the gear oil, you just remove the tilt rams, 6 nyloc nuts, put the drive in forward and remove. The drive shaft comes out with it and the u-joints but you better get that leak fixed from your other post. You will need to remove the drive to change the bellows anyway if thats the problem and if you find water in the bellows then bearing and joints need to be done. When was the last time you changed the gear oil?

 

[Trent]

Re: Lubricating U-Joints

Another point to add.... Depends on what year drive you have. Later models came from the factory with Non-greasable u-joints. If you ever have to replace, Replace with the greasable type.

 

[sabastianunf]

Re: Lubricating U-Joints

gear oil was changed 2 years ago. checked at beginning of this season and it still looked good. no signs of water or excessive metal flakes. Should I change it again anyway??

 

[Boatin Bob]

Re: Lubricating U-Joints

Depends on your personal preference and where you live. I make it a part of my winterizing process to change it in the fall every year. If by chance there is some water in there I don't want it to freeze plus in the spring it's one less thing to do.