Marion is my " go to source" on 4th gen maintenance. His videos has helped me keep my 2018 RAM healthy and problem free. Great job and I thank you for your knowledge.

Hearing Marion say “this big donkey dock here” made me laugh a lot harder than it should have

Wow!! Loved the animation on how it actually is built and works!! Thanks!!!

Thanks again for your great video! Most informative, no BS videos on KZfaq....

After having owned my truck since the beginning of covid i didnt even know about this til probably a week ago today. Totally freaked me out that id driven all this time and didnt know but a few things i learned. First i did confirm (at least on my truck 2013 3500 6.7 turbo diesel) that unless my 4WD is engaged, the u-joints aren't moving. I tested this out to make sure. And the ONLY time i ever engage 4WD is at the boat ramp when taking the boat out of the water, and if the ramp isnt that steep i leave it in 2WD. Nonetheless after watching this video i was determined to get this done asap so i got the grease gun, the Lincoln 5803 needle fitting, and the Lucas oil Red & Tacky grease tube. I went ahead and carefully bent the tip of the needle fitting as i noticed its really tight getting it in there properly. I found the area where the fitting is (tho i still couldn't see it) and sprayed the are with some PB blaster to clean it up a little. Finally i went for it and hes right that when you stick it up right on the fitting and press hard you can sort of feel it lock into place. Did 3 to 4 pumps and yes when you spin the shaft around to the other side you can see some grease coming out. After complete i turned the truck on, engaged 4WD, and drove slowly arounr my house as to make sure the grease had circulated (tho i dont think this is necessary). Needless to say i feel much better now so thanks for this video. 👍👍

I love your videos and your humor Marion. Thanks a bunch for making these videos! I have a 2016 2500 mega cab and don’t trust stealerships.

I appreciate all your videos. helping me maintain my 2017

Thanks Marion, as always helpful stuff

Actually found where this grease point was a while back. But I always look at your video so I attack it from the right angle & am not searching for . Pretty easy once you find and have the correct tool ( I like the pistol grip one hand gun ) Thank you

I like the curve you put on the needle. I will try this.

Thanks for the vid, it helped me grease mine in no time flat.

Thank you for your great explanation! ❤

Great video! Appreciate the knowledge.

Appreciate the video. I traded in my 2017 for a 2020 and I am so happy to see they have eliminated this joint with a sealed and booted design.

Great graphics. I had no idea about the centering shaft.

I was hoping I could get away without this. Changing my u joints and destroyed this guy! We’ll, guess the the drive shaft isn’t going in today. Thanks for the easy explanation. Exactly what I was looking for. Cheers

Lincoln 5803 needle works great.

The first time I found this grease fitting on my 3rd gen, I painted on the driveshaft “GREASE -->” with a huge arrow pointing to it. It’s amazingly hard to find and that’s why this is something that will never ever get done unless you do it yourself. There’s not a lube tech in the world that would ever grease this fitting but it’s such a crucial thing to do.

Great video

What a coincidence Marion. I looked up your old video on this today. Got my grease gun, the hard-pipe instead of the hose, the Lucas Red n’ tacky- and damned near impossible! I have a 2014 Ram 3500 8’ box crew cab 4x4. You have probably 8” or more extra room near the crossmember than I do. It is a night and day difference. Even if the Lincoln grease tip was 12” long, I don’t think I could get it on the ground. I love your videos but damn, my 3500 fought me on this one

Thanks for sharing. Hard to get at little bugger. Looks like you need to bend the tip in order to get the right angle.

Hey amigo siempre que miró sus videos aprendo a mejorar mi ramona 4*4

A "Donkey Dick." That's a new one for me. Hilarious!!!

I bought the Lincoln 5806 6" Grease Needle Nozzle 1/8" NPT Female Thread from ebay and you can grease the joint without bending the needle and I was able to use my grease gun that has the flexible hose, I have a 2018 2500 and it has the manual shift for the transfer case so my shaft doesn't turn all the time but only when it's in 4 wheel drive. I have read in some of the comments that the shaft turns all the time but that's not true. If you can't turn your shaft by hand without your front tires off the ground then you don't have to worry as much about the joint compared to one that turns all the time but I still grease mine every time I chg my oil.

Very helpful 💪

Marion-great video. I thought there was a zerk in there but I guess not? I have a 2017 cummins. Always appreciate the help. Dealership did not even know about that being a grease point.

Love your videos. Wondering if you use a weight distribution hitch with your camper, if so you could do a video.

Thanks man!

Hi Marion, What type of grease are you using? Thanks for the great videos and words of wisdom, I really appreciate your time and thoughts.

Just recently had a chance to chat with a Drive line specialists. He claimed if you don’t use your four-wheel-drive very often it’s best to at least give this joint at least a couple squirts every year due to this joint actually flexes or moves up and down with the suspension. If you use your four-wheel-drive quite often it’s best to give this joint for five squirts every oil change at least until fresh grease comes out the back side.

OMG, that thing was impossible. especially laying on the back on a creeper. used a hypo needle valve tip on a flexible line on a mini pistol grip. Once i found the damn thing, and after 2 trips to the parts store to get the attachments, it was 5 minutes to grease. lifting the drivers side wheel to rotate the driveshaft made all the difference. thx for this very helpful vid. I kinda was ignoring that little sticker under the hood...hopefully I didn't go too long and damaged the goddam thing.

Thumbs up for "donkey dick", that caught me off guard and gave me a good laugh.

What type of grease did you use? As always, another great video! Thank you sir!

When I heard your voice, I knew you were from Louisiana! Sounds like you spent some time in Southeast LA!

so its ok to just add grease like this, cause i cant find this tiny hole im supposed to add grease too im afraid everything is getting dry

Make sure to take care of this! Mine just failed at 80mph on the highway. Transfer case, transmission, driveshafts, brake lines all destroyed within seconds as I slid off the road. 2008 ram 2500 6.7L with 203k miles gone just like that

I'm sorry, I meant to say if you CAN turn your shaft by hand without your front tires off the ground then you don't have to worry as much about the joint compared to one that turns all the time but I still grease mine every time I chg my oil.

I looked at my 2020 Ram Power Wagon. They updated this joint with a sealed CV joint.

Marion are you using an 18 gauge needle? I may have to pull my driveshaft. I can't seem to get the needle in to lube it. I'm wondering if it's clogged from all the mud and snow i was in last year up here in the NW.

Looks like you bent the grease needle too. I think I read on a forum site that is what was recommended to make it easier. How did you bend the needle without kinking it?

I'm new to the Ram 4x4, about 3 months now, I just had my transfer case grenade on me. Blew out pieces all over the road. Now I am out about $3k for parts do to this one bearing not being lubed. I know about this now. I wish the previous owner did too. New transfer case, over drive and front drive shaft.

Did you make the tip on your grease gun or did you buy it. Thanks

So there is no fitting or zerk just greasing the joint and make sure I get grease squeeze out on the back side? Thanks

I just did mine today. It sure isn't an easy one to get to.

Marion, can you tell me if my 2020 Ram has any grease points. I could not find any. I believe the 2019 has one.

There isn't a zerk on there? Is that a grease needle fitting your using?

I'm about to install a Spicer u joint (5-1330-1X) - can I use a multi-purpose Synthetic Polymer grease like waterproof 'Green Grease'?

happy turkey day. i was changing my trans fluid today and was looking for the grease "hole" and couldnt find it. ive greased other cv joints like this but i see no zerk etc. ive looked at both ends and turned the shaft around looking. any ideas? i have a 2016 3500

I have to watch this video everytime I go to grease myn I can never find the hole it’s always covered in my thick undercoat

Marion: If I missed it - I apologize.. But since the shaft only turns when the 4WD is engaged - how often do you have intentions of greasing this bastage? I was thinking maybe once before winter - since I only use 4WD during winter use.

If you lift or level your Ram it puts the double cardan joint in just enough of an angle to where this fitting is almost impossible to access when it is on the bottom.

Did I hear Donkey dick thing referring to the grease gun arrangement? I think I did. Marion, you need to do stand up comedy!! Killin it!! Hahaha!

Is this all Ram 2500’s or any specific year ?

Howdy Marion - great video. Just spent 45 minutes crawling around and looking for this lube point on my 2018 - 3500 Cummins dually 4x4 - and could not locate. Do you or anyone out there know whether a 2018 has this fitting for sure? Unfortunately, any money saved on doing this myself will probably be needed to pay the chiropractor at this point ... Thanks!

Do RAM dealerships grease these when you get a oil change ? Thanks

I have a 2021 2500 diesel.. when I am turning left or right on an incline (like turning into a parking garage) feels like and sounds like its in 4wd... could this be my problem?

Does the 2017 model have a fitting?

What's the years of 4th generation.

How often should this be greased?

Buy yourself a better grease gun. You can find vintage Made in the USA Lincoln grease guns on the used market, yard sales ect.

Well that’s a make you feel good project that that doesn’t do anything.

Where physically is this Having hard time finding it

Please zoom thanks

3 or 4 pumps bout all im good for these days anyway lol

Hi I am iron man weeeeeee

really ?why not take a picture where you are inserting the grease? worthless

What a stupid friggin design

Great video