Toyota 4Runner • FREE Maintenance Tech Tips - DIY Drive shaft and U-Joint Lubrication • Episode 11

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Жыл бұрын

Episode 11 of maintenance you can do yourself at home.
This one is super easy and straightforward.
My simple and easy way to perform this task.
14 Oz. Moly-Graph® Lithium Grease
www.amazon.com/dp/B000KKJQL4/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_HAZ1PG3GW3RXM0YQXC90?linkCode=ml2&tag=vikingsgarage-20
Pistol Grip Grease Gun
www.amazon.com/dp/B000N37BCO/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_BP73V9STP7S8YHD25S2D?linkCode=ml2&tag=vikingsgarage-20
I personally lube both front and rear
Shafts/U-Joints once a year.
Small additional notes to my instructions in the video:
“In order for the rear shaft to move the wheels have to be off the ground.
A good compromise for the rear shaft, is to see where the grease fittings are and move the car untill they are a bit more accessible. The from will move as long as you’re not in 4high.”
Show us your support by liking and sharing this video!
Until next time, I hope your having a great day!
Thank you for watching!
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@chucklanholm5680 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for making these types of videos. When I asked the Toyota dealer to grease my 4Runner, they first tried to say that there are no grease fittings on new vehicles. I then showed them that the 4Runner has 6 grease fittings and they told me that their techs don't have grease guns. At that point I lost all confidence and ended up doing it myself. Your videos are very helpful. After watching you show how easy it is to change the differential fluids and transfer case fluids, I did that myself also and save about $700. So again, thank you.

@VikingsGarage Жыл бұрын

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Absolutely, I’m glad I can save you guys some money. 💪🏻 (The fact that they don’t know that it has grease fittings makes you wonder what else don’t they know 😬)

@user-kc5bp5bj9t Жыл бұрын

@@VikingsGaragehello sir. I watch your videos they are informative and easy step by step. My question regarding the the grease for the propeller and shaft. Red and tacky lithium NLGI#2 can be use on those parts ? Thanks in advance.

@Goofketeers 11 ай бұрын

I agree. I asked my dealership about it and they didn't know what that service was. It wasn't in their computer. They had to talk to a Master Toyota Mechanic and the answer came back to charge 1.5 hrs The manual says to retorgue the propel shaft when you grease it. How do you do that?

@SammyKurts-ku2ht 8 ай бұрын

The 2000 4Runner has 8 driver shaft zerks from the transfer case to the rear end …

@chachi5975 6 ай бұрын

@@Goofketeers yeah I was wondering that too. It just says re-torque the propeller bolt, like there's only 1! No torque specs anywhere I have found.😔

@jasonwood8023 Жыл бұрын

Appreciate what you do! You have saved me over 1k in maintenance costs due to your videos. Thank you Sir

@VikingsGarage Жыл бұрын

That is my plan, thank you so much for your kind words and your support!! 🙏🏻

@lucasr5675 Жыл бұрын

Great content as usual. Please keep it coming.

@VikingsGarage Жыл бұрын

🤘🏻 I appreciate you!!

@leardi58 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this with us she's looking good keep the great work up 👍

@VikingsGarage Жыл бұрын

You got it!!

@wolfeadventures Жыл бұрын

Perfect timing. I need to do this. Thank you.

@VikingsGarage Жыл бұрын

Right on!! Super easy 👍🏻

@john300k Жыл бұрын

Back in the 70's I was a mechanic @ a Chrysler store. Back then the OEM U joints had no grease fittings. We would pull the drive shaft and beat the u joints out on a vise. Then take a finger of grease and fill the cups. It was not an easy job. Thank you I love your videos!

@VikingsGarage Жыл бұрын

I’ve actually done the u-joint replacement part a few times, it’s not a fun process. we definitely got it easier nowadays. Thank you for sharing!

@oros9112 Жыл бұрын

Awesome tip, thanks!!

@miguelantoniocoutochao4140 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for your excellent videos! Keep it up! Congratulations!!!!!

@VikingsGarage Жыл бұрын

Thank you Sir!!

@46miles Жыл бұрын

Great videos! I appreciate your time and efforts! Keep 'em coming!!

@VikingsGarage Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! 🙏🏻

@46miles Жыл бұрын

@@VikingsGarage You're welcome!

@AbrahamMartinezJr Ай бұрын

Great video thanks for sharing! Saludos from Austin Texas !

@VikingsGarage Ай бұрын

Saludes!! 🤘🏻

@jenniferlong9012 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the maintenance. Tip. :o) Enjoy your weekend!

@VikingsGarage Жыл бұрын

Thank you, you as well! 🤘🏻

@Nwwoods 8 ай бұрын

Great stuff. Thank you sir.

@VikingsGarage 8 ай бұрын

Your welcome!!

@g.fortin3228 Жыл бұрын

Been meaning to do this! keep forgetting. It will be done by end of the weekend! Thanks again man!! just passed 15k it's overdue.

@VikingsGarage Жыл бұрын

your still in time, the key is to do it. 👍🏻

@robertashton6704 Жыл бұрын

Doing this next month, thanks brother!

@VikingsGarage Жыл бұрын

You got it!! 👏🏻👏🏻

@kraycrunr 6 ай бұрын

Did this once and was amazed at the amount of squeaks and noise that were immediately eliminated.

@VikingsGarage 6 ай бұрын

👏🏻👏🏻

@petepoling5199 6 ай бұрын

also just a heads up all 3 zerks will be on the same side of the driveshaft if that makes sense. i ground down the tip of my grease gun so it fit in there easier. i do 1-2 pumps on the slip shaft every other oil change (@10k miles) as damage can occur if over greased, the u joints get enough grease until you see it come out. i use the same grease for both the slip shaft and the joints even though the manual says they are different. bought it new, now at 90k miles with no issues

@ronda33 5 ай бұрын

Just purchased a 2019 Limited Nightshade w/45k - looks like you have a new subscriber, I want to do as much work as I can to keep this running for a long time - thanks for the channel!

@VikingsGarage 5 ай бұрын

And Thank you for your sub!! Congratulations on the new Ride!! Enjoy!!

@mattb9664 29 күн бұрын

The drive shaft greasing is so important. I had the 2nd Gen Tacoma- when it was new, it had drive train vibration at certain RPM. They actually had a TSB for the issue- however what fixed it was simply greasing the propeller shaft fittings once a year, and eventually every other year. Vibration disappeared and never came back.

@VikingsGarage 29 күн бұрын

I can believe that!! 👏🏻 I appreciate you sharing your story.

@comodice905 Жыл бұрын

Bloke u nailed it korngrats yank real nice bucko.

@VikingsGarage Жыл бұрын

👍🏻

@claudiacanales2662 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video. I’m getting some grinding noises when I switch from P to D and R. I’m hoping this fixes that grinding. It does it more when the car is cold. Hope you continue to heal. Please take care of yourself!!!! 💕

@VikingsGarage Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!! ☺️🙏🏻

@jbt7115 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for doing that vid. 👍

@VikingsGarage Жыл бұрын

🤘🏻

@rommel-777 Жыл бұрын

VG, saw you on 206 this morning 😂😂😂 I was going north in a orange Camaro ZL1. Awesome content thank you!!

@VikingsGarage Жыл бұрын

Small world!! Thank you for your continuous support!! (Sweet ride by the way 😍)

@rommel-777 Жыл бұрын

@@VikingsGarage thank you brother!

@robertippoliti5186 4 ай бұрын

sorry to hear about your back. another informative video.

@VikingsGarage 4 ай бұрын

🙏🏻

@bikerz3857 Жыл бұрын

You're a good teacher. I hope the wheels are the TRD Bronze ones.

@VikingsGarage Жыл бұрын

Maybe 🤔

@TonyMaine915 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the Video. We have a battery Milwaukee Grease Gun. It’s awesome.

@VikingsGarage Жыл бұрын

I’ve been thinking of getting one… Thank you for watching!!

@Thankyou_3 Жыл бұрын

Great video, thank you 🙏 I didn’t know that the same grease can be used for spider joints and the slip yoke. I had actually bought two different grease type and grease guns following the owners manual.

@VikingsGarage Жыл бұрын

Your technically correct, although you can get away with just the one grease. I’m always trying to show you guys practical, effective and easy.

@Thankyou_3 Жыл бұрын

@@VikingsGarage Thank you for sharing knowledge and showing practical and easy way of doing things. Looking forward for your next video. God bless you and your family 🙏

@wolfeadventures Жыл бұрын

Actually if you read the manual it states slide yoke and spider can use NLGI #2 Lithium grease. No need for 2 grease guns. This is in my 2011 Limited manual.

@VikingsGarage Жыл бұрын

One and done.. 👍🏻

@jroddy1 11 ай бұрын

You have a New Subscriber! TY Sir!

@VikingsGarage 11 ай бұрын

🙏🏻 Thank You!!

@Johnnydammit Жыл бұрын

Ah! The pistol grip grease gun!❤ as for your back? Traction type workouts work for me like lat pull down.

@VikingsGarage Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the tip… I’ve been putting off heavy compound exercises for now. Also lighter weights… lifting my kids with my legs instead of my lower back. Seems simple but one often forgets. Cheers my friend!!

@jono7248 Жыл бұрын

Wow ive been wanting to grease whatever part that has grease fittings. Didnt know there were only 6. Thank you for the info!

@VikingsGarage Жыл бұрын

You got it!! 👍🏻

@jono7248 Жыл бұрын

@VikingsGarage BTW have you done a brake job tutorial? I scrolled down idk if I've missed it or you just don't have any.

@VikingsGarage Жыл бұрын

Sure thing, it’s a quick and easy guide: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/b9qZebiUs57ddas.html

@jono7248 Жыл бұрын

@VikingsGarage thank you sir! One last thing (for now lol) I'm at 75k+ miles, do I need to change rotors? There's a little grinding noise to the brakes. If so any rotor brand you recommend to pair with akebono pads? Thanks again

@VikingsGarage Жыл бұрын

OEM TOYOTA Rotors

@joeythedime1838 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video as always! and please take care of yourself. Question - You used a moly grease for both the slip yoke and spider. Toyota spec's moly for the slip yoke and just regular lithium chassis grease, NLGI No.2 for the spider. I have been using Amsoil synthetic polymeric off-road grease, NLGI #2 ---- should be fine for both the slip yoke and spider, correct? Any Viking Garage mech in the future?

@VikingsGarage Жыл бұрын

You can use it in both, Tried and tested over and over. The key is that it does get greased periodically. I’ve been working on some shirt designs and hats … soon as we hit 10k I can set up the shop in the channel. As always thank you for your support!!

@slopemaster9770 Жыл бұрын

Great job. “How to” videos are always a favorite. If the back wheels are on the ground then moving rear drive shaft in while transmission is in neutral will still move rear wheels, right?

@VikingsGarage Жыл бұрын

In order for that shaft to move the wheels have to be off the ground. A good compromise for the rear shaft, is to see where the grease fittings are and move the car untill they are a bit more accessible. The from will move as long as you’re not in 4high.

@CarnutMM Жыл бұрын

Glad you are getting better. You will be back to 100% soon. What are the chances that the tech at the dealer does this when I take it for routine service?

@VikingsGarage Жыл бұрын

hopefully he does, Thank you 💪🏻

@TRDOffRoad2020 Жыл бұрын

I have a 2020 ORP with 12500 miles and Toy-Tec lift installed when new. I was told to use Marine grease as it's water as salt repellant. I greased the suspension around 5500 miles but never greased the u-joints yet. I assume the Marine grease would be ok for u-joints.

@robwhiff3411 6 ай бұрын

Those replacing a driveshaft on a Toyota Sienna AWD require all wheels to jacked up to be able to rotate driveshaft to remove screws ? Thanks

@luvslogistics1725 Жыл бұрын

I’m breaking in my new ORP…keeping it 60-70 mph, no cruiser control or tow for first thousand miles. I’m also doing undercoating right away and driving 10 miles/month in 4H. Detailing once a year. Adding driveshaft lube to program.

@VikingsGarage Жыл бұрын

👏🏻

@claudiacanales2662 Жыл бұрын

When you drive it 10 miles a month on 4H are you doing that on pavement? If not, where is the ideal place to drive it on 4H.

@rupertgumban9251 Жыл бұрын

Very detailed video,I used Mobil 1 fully synthetic bearing ,ball joint grease NGLI 2, is it okay if this is the grease I used? Thanks

@VikingsGarage Жыл бұрын

That one is more then ok 👍🏻

@TheArredondoenrique Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great video, I'll try it on my sequoia. was that harbor freight ?

@VikingsGarage Жыл бұрын

That is Harbor Freight.

@michaelfrymus 2 күн бұрын

Can I use the same grease for all of it? I use "Mobilgrease FM 222, NSF H1" grease for my JBA Upper Control Arms, and wondering if I can use the same grease for all components.

@VikingsGarage 2 күн бұрын

You sure can. 👍🏻

@dennisberdanier1792 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for all the tips, I see you have not changed your air intake. What would you recommend? How about k n ?

@VikingsGarage 7 ай бұрын

I recommend the stock air box, that is the best. If you don’t mind loosing a few MPG’s then by all means the TRD system is excellent.

@timolson-qi5hj 10 ай бұрын

I was wondering if Toyota hit those when changing oil. I got use to greasing the combine on the farm every morning before starting the day. Now I have a new TRD ORP and was wondering if I should crawl under and hit those. Watching the grease come out of the joints was always key when greasing the combines. Great content. Thanks for the video!

@VikingsGarage 10 ай бұрын

Honestly, I would grease them if I was you. I’m literally the only Tech in this dealership that greases those fittings when I work on a vehicle that has them. A lot of these guys don’t take pride in the work they do, never mind that. They don’t even own a grease gun. 🤷🏼‍♂️ (It’s the sad truth about dealerships nowadays)

@AbcDino843 10 ай бұрын

@@VikingsGarage If you don't know when it was greased last, if at all, how many pumps would you do? Is there danger in overfilling it?

@VikingsGarage 10 ай бұрын

@AbcDino843 no danger in over greasing it… just will splash on your undercarriage which is not a bad thing. Usually 3 pumps do the trick. 👍🏻

@AbcDino843 10 ай бұрын

@@VikingsGarage thank you.

@vim_usr2753 Ай бұрын

I see some people pump until, “the old grease comes out of all the corners.” It’s a giant mess, but the idea, I suppose, is that only fresh grease is inside the part. I’ve done it this way and found it a annoying to clean up all the grease between the u joints. What do you think, worth the extra mess or overkill?

@VikingsGarage Ай бұрын

Overkill… 3 pumps on each fitting every other oil change and you’re good to go.

@serignendamelo907 Жыл бұрын

Hello there, this is a question not a comment. I'm planning a trip to west Africa towards the end of this year, any idea how I can get a GPS sd card that works in Africa on my Toyota?

@VikingsGarage Жыл бұрын

That’s a first , I got no clue..

@trd4life302 5 ай бұрын

Went to Toyota for an oil change service today. I asked the service rep lady if they can lubricate the drive shaft on my 2021 Toyota rav 4. She replied, "there are no drive shafts. Its an AWD not a full time 4 wheel drive car!" I was confused at the moment and super tired and didnt want to argue. Was she correct?

@VikingsGarage 5 ай бұрын

She was right, it is all wheel drive. But you still got the drive shaft that sends power to the rear wheels. Unfortunately no zerk fittings on those driveshafts.

@hollywilkerson5180 4 ай бұрын

Does the type of Grease depend on the vehicle? I have a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo so will I need about the same type of Grease

@VikingsGarage 4 ай бұрын

It will work perfectly fine on yours 🤘🏻

@tuckerhiggins4336 Жыл бұрын

Just did this lol. I may or may not have missed one but I don't remember

@VikingsGarage Жыл бұрын

You can always re-check it. 👍🏻

@Treetopflyer777 Жыл бұрын

So what’s the total number of grease fittings on the 4R? Is it 6? I’m not the sharpest knife… Love the videos. Looking forward to wheels and tires and (maybe?) a lift?

@VikingsGarage Жыл бұрын

6 3 on each shaft I can’t wait to show them to you guys.

@Treetopflyer777 Жыл бұрын

@@VikingsGarage really excited to see the setup.

@Treetopflyer777 Жыл бұрын

@@VikingsGarage btw I added a matte black hood scoop decal to cut that awful scoop glare. Seriously wish I did that a year ago. Cheap and has serious practicality. I recommend it two thumbs up 👍🏻👍🏻

@VikingsGarage Жыл бұрын

Where did you get it from??

@OVRCOME 2 ай бұрын

I have a question. I just got a SR5 2016 with 108k miles. I want to do this but I have read that you don’t want to put too much grease in some of those fittings or you can blow the seal. I’m guessing the outside ones. How do I know if I should perform this service or not? I don’t want to ruin anything.

@VikingsGarage 2 ай бұрын

Not everything you read or hear about is correct. Get yourself a grease gun, attach it to each fitting and give it 3 pumps. End of story. (I’ve never seen a seal blow!! They are built to allow excess grease out.)

@OVRCOME 2 ай бұрын

@@VikingsGarage Amen to that brother. That’s why I asked the expert. Like I said I just picked up a 2016 and your KZfaq channel is the Bible. Thank you so much for putting out all this great content. All my fluids look good, but the transfer case and both differentials are getting changed out this weekend.

@VikingsGarage 2 ай бұрын

@OVRCOME 🙏🏻 Thank you! You got this 💪🏻

@killervbp Жыл бұрын

I have an 06 tundra 4.7l with a sealed transmission is it the same as your 4runner

@VikingsGarage Жыл бұрын

No such thing as sealed transmission, you can replace the fluid in it. 💯

@Prachka1 8 ай бұрын

Side note - use at least nlgi 2 grease

@thomaslembessis6803 Жыл бұрын

Wish my Celica’s u joints had zerk fittings :(

@VikingsGarage Жыл бұрын

I hear you, all I-joints should 🤷🏼‍♂️

@johnbonnier7598 4 ай бұрын

I saw a guy on my Facebook that dropped a drive shaft. First comment, have you ever greased it? I knew just ware to go to learn how to grease mine.

@VikingsGarage 4 ай бұрын

That’s a shame, you never need to replace them. Unless you never grease them. I appreciate your support!! 👊🏻

@chachi5975 6 ай бұрын

My manual also says to re-torque propeller shaft bolt. Which bolt are they talking about!? I have a 4th Gen 4runner.

@VikingsGarage 6 ай бұрын

All of the bolts you will find in your propeller shaft u-joints.

@chachi5975 6 ай бұрын

@@VikingsGarage yeah I kinda figured to just make sure everything is tight, but they specifically say re-torque propeller bolt so I thought it might be something special and there's no reference for a torque spec anywhere. Thanks for your response and your awesome diy videos. I've done a lot of my own maintenance with the confidence I have gained from your videos. My mechanic of 30 years got 2 shoulder surgeries back to back so he gave me a few tips too but I'm definitely the one getting his hands dirty. Keep up the good work 👍😁

@VikingsGarage 6 ай бұрын

@chachi5975 Much appreciated!!🙏🏻 Wishing him a speedy recovery!

@jingleflagtv8599 3 ай бұрын

Wha about a 24 limited with the full time 4wd shafts. Where are the fittings. I can't see em.

@VikingsGarage 3 ай бұрын

You need to move the vehicle slightly until you can… those drive shafts won’t spin freely.

@jingleflagtv8599 3 ай бұрын

@@VikingsGarage or put it in neutral and spin the wheels till aligned.

@VikingsGarage 3 ай бұрын

👍🏻

@youssbaraki 5 ай бұрын

I have a 2016 4runner SR5 2WD does it need to be greased at the U-Joints?

@VikingsGarage 5 ай бұрын

Yes, the rear shaft needs greasing.

@youssbaraki 5 ай бұрын

@VikingsGarage Thanks for your reply. I appreciate your help with this.

@VikingsGarage 5 ай бұрын

@youssbaraki you got it!

@peterf4719 2 ай бұрын

If you put limited in neutral can you spin all shafts by hand?

@VikingsGarage 2 ай бұрын

You should be able to. Yes.

@Boom-mh4ig Ай бұрын

And what if you can't, what does this mean? 2013 sr5 4wd here

@VikingsGarage Ай бұрын

The question was asked because the limited is a full time 4 wheel drive sir. An SR5 is normally 2wd (rear wheel)

@DarkBykeTwitch Жыл бұрын

Hmmm, I gotta go back. Only saw 2 grease points :p

@VikingsGarage Жыл бұрын

👏🏻👏🏻

@SammyKurts-ku2ht 8 ай бұрын

There is 8 total !

@aky19832001 Жыл бұрын

I have a video suggestion. Can you do an install of Toyota Oem dash cam. I think the Toyota dash is decent over overall offers some neat features that connect to your Toyota app like remote video monitoring from you phone, alert and a few other useful feature. What it doesn’t have is dual lense or screen. But since it integrates well with Toyota and is a fit and Finnish oem part. It looks great. I wanted to do it, but I I couldn’t find a decent video to show how it was done let alone a master Toyota tech like yourself

@VikingsGarage Жыл бұрын

I do appreciate your input and ideas but that camera is not cheap… hopefully with everyone’s support I’ll be able to afford it before Christmas. And yes I agree,seems like a good buy!

@bohan9957 11 ай бұрын

Wish I have a lift.

@VikingsGarage 11 ай бұрын

Make it happen 💪🏻

@johncellucci3024 Жыл бұрын

The maintenance book says every 5,000 miles if you drive in salt. 15,000 otherwise. Dealers don't do this automatically with the 5,000 mile oil change? or it has to be customer requested? I'm sure the book says 45 mins labor:)

@VikingsGarage Жыл бұрын

You got to request it, half if not more of these guys don’t even know there’s fittings there. If I work on it, I usually 99% of the times will grease it. No need to ask. 😀

@SammyKurts-ku2ht 8 ай бұрын

Hope you know you missed 2 up front near the transfer case …

@VikingsGarage 8 ай бұрын

You sure about that… this is a 5th gen Sir. 😉