Chassis Lubrication - 2000 4 x 4

[AJ]

Have had enough of dealer servicing, so I've bought all the kit needed to do my own major tune-up of my 2000 EB 4x4. For those of you who do this maintenance regularly, I have two questions:

1) Are there any chassis / suspension grease nipples on this year / model that require lubrication.

2) Does anyone have a procedure / pictures for lubricating the driveaxle slip yoke? The Haynes manual isn't too clear on this procedure. I'm not a beginner at auto maintenance, but I'm still not sure what a driveaxle slip yoke looks like! By lubrication, is this simply application of NLGI No. 2 grease to the splines, or is there something else required?

Thanks,

A.J.

 

[Arnie897]

1. Look at your vehicle. It depends on what type of joints are being used and if any have been replaced.

2. http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=106307&highlight=slip+yoke

 

[Blee1099]

From the factory there are no greasable parts on the truck using a grease gun. You can get aftermarket balljoints, tie rod ends, etc. so you can grease them. Yes the slipyoke can be lubed. Most people don't however, I haven't in about a good 2 years with no issues.