Just used this tool and greased my cardan joint on my 2016 Dodge. The video was helpful but the grease joint was even smaller than I thought it would be and had to use a "Q" tip with some solvent to clean it up and verify access. I just bought my truck w/ 33k miles on it and I am not certain this joint had ever been greased and if so, it had been a very long time. Feels good to get it done. Thanks !
@MotorHead18
4 жыл бұрын
Great to hear!
@MotorHead18
6 жыл бұрын
Sometime I mix up the differential and driveshaft, my apologies! The service will be done in between the front differential and transfer case. Please like and subscribe for more videos!
@kelleywelchy
2 жыл бұрын
What grease did u use? There’s a sticker on the engine that says use ms-650 but the manual says 75w-85 gl5
@waduga116
2 жыл бұрын
Great, great videos on the Ram. I bought the exact same one you had with 8000 miles on it a year ago…the first round of maintenance came up, followed all of you videos and….BAM! Saved hundreds doing it myself. I like the equipment list with order numbers you list and where to buy. Your videos are FAR superior to other videos. Why did you sell the Ram?
@MotorHead18
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot! Please like and share it!
@j.mcclain9973
2 жыл бұрын
First I'd like to say thanks for helping me out on this irritating position. I don't think Dodge could have made this any more difficult. Seems as though they do this as a setup for failure
@MotorHead18
2 жыл бұрын
That’s what I’m saying!
@brentmcmahon8188
9 ай бұрын
I have switched to full synthetic grease. I started when I got upper and lowe ball joints from a company in Canada and they said to only use synthetic grease only so I called Amsoil and had them send 2 tubes so I just use it for everything and all is good .
@MotorHead18
9 ай бұрын
Yeah good stuff
@michaelconley1288
5 ай бұрын
I wish service writers and lube techs would look into this. I asked specifically to have the front driveshaft greased. Service Writer just kind of blew me off I’m sure he was thinking yeah the lube tech knows what to do they do 2500/3500 all the time. But it’s not mentioned on my paperwork so I called and the service writer said that’s not a normal part of a service. I said it should be so don’t call the work lube, oil & filter because you’re not lubing anything. Manual says too and there’s a sticker explaining too. Weird. Seems I’m not alone. Yeah I can do it I don’t have the hypodermic grease thing though.
@wduft76
Жыл бұрын
I'm having trouble finding the grease point, i have a 2018 2500 cummins 4x4. Do you need to jack up the front tire and rotate to find the hole?
@rickstills6716
Жыл бұрын
I'm thinking it would be easier to just remove the 8 bolts that hold the front driveshaft on, remove it and greese it on my workbench. Thoughts??
@SandersChicken
Жыл бұрын
Nah man. i think that's going to be more work and you risk losing the needle bearings. It pretty easy to do as he's showing in the video, I just did it with relative ease.
@johnpalmer9744
2 жыл бұрын
I have a 2021 2500 diesel... when I turn right or left on an uphill slow turn it feels and sounds like its in 4wd... could this be my problem? Also, it has a hint of a grinding sound .....
@kennydawson265
4 жыл бұрын
Awesome Observation!
@MotorHead18
4 жыл бұрын
Glad you think so!
@SS-fp6kz
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video Airborne!
@MotorHead18
5 жыл бұрын
John Smith No problem John!
@EverydayDadTXCOWBY
4 жыл бұрын
I did this however didn’t notice grease come out the other end but back out the dimple after a few pumps.
@MotorHead18
4 жыл бұрын
You will know you did enough once you see the old stuff seep out from the other side!
@BigBadJohnDiesel
Жыл бұрын
Did you use Red N Tacky for this application?
@inspiredtubechannel
3 жыл бұрын
I purchased a 2016 2500 used and I don't think the service has ever been done. It appears as if theres a metal plug in the hole. How does that plug come out?
@MotorHead18
3 жыл бұрын
Huh?
@Ali-tc5du
4 жыл бұрын
Clean car
@MotorHead18
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks bro!
@erikvillalpando1991
3 жыл бұрын
Gracias viejon 👍🏽
@MotorHead18
3 жыл бұрын
Lol
@Hamal66
3 жыл бұрын
Alguien me puede decir cuales son los tornillos que lleva?
@erikvillalpando1991
3 жыл бұрын
@@Hamal66 cuáles tornillos o donde?
@brentmcmahon8188
9 ай бұрын
Why do they have a double ujoints and I have had 4x4 trucks and they all had one ujoint so why never had one with a double ?
@MotorHead18
9 ай бұрын
No clue lol
@RobRocker09
2 жыл бұрын
thanks great video
@MotorHead18
2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@RobRocker09
2 жыл бұрын
@@MotorHead18 sure was ordered the grease fitting package, I'm going to use marine grease, it holds up to salt since I live in NY
@omarguzman5517
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks again
@MotorHead18
4 жыл бұрын
No problem!
@fredtalk5736
4 жыл бұрын
How many grease points are there under a ram 2500 6.4 hemi truck? Is this the only one you have to grease?
@MotorHead18
4 жыл бұрын
Fred Talk Probably just the same one if you have 4x4
@jhankerson16
5 жыл бұрын
Is this the only u joint that needs to be greased? How do you turn the shaft so that it will get in the right position? Thanks for the vid!
@MotorHead18
5 жыл бұрын
jhankerson16 Yes it the only joint! Honestly I was able to hand turn it in park in 2WD setting. You may be able to hand turn in neutral setting?
@troymenting6854
Жыл бұрын
Jack up the front drivers side tire and you are able to rotate the shaft
@ZachFranken-ru4ks
Жыл бұрын
I am servicing a 2020 dodge ram 3500 6.7l 4×4 Laramie and don't think there is a fitting??
@ZachFranken-ru4ks
Жыл бұрын
Can't find one like in video
@MotorHead18
Жыл бұрын
@@ZachFranken-ru4ks twist the u-joint. Unless they got rid of them?????
@jameswinkelman5341
5 жыл бұрын
Hey everyone...if u put a little bend about 1" from the end of your tip it makes the job a lot easier
@MotorHead18
4 жыл бұрын
That'll work.
@carlvin8693
4 жыл бұрын
If a person doesn't use the 4 wheel drive hardly any , then the front drive shaft doesn't turn while in 2 wheel drive, so does it really need to be greased??
@MotorHead18
4 жыл бұрын
Maybe not as often, but probably every oil change!
@tomsheehan6873
4 жыл бұрын
@@MotorHead18 When NOT in 4 wheel drive, It turns the front driveshaft in 2 or 4 wheel drive. the front diff DOES TURN THE FRONT DRIVESHAFT. Why they did away with the Lock Out Hubs?????? This is why you have to jack one tire to turn the front driveshaft when greasing
@user-du7pe6pm7d
2 жыл бұрын
how many places did it have to grease on it -- where is a list to be found - and Why did yu sell yours - Im thinking on selling mine - to many issues to list - hah -
@MotorHead18
2 жыл бұрын
If I remember correctly, 2!?
@MotorHead18
2 жыл бұрын
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@RickySlatton
3 жыл бұрын
Does the ram 1500 require greasing?
@MotorHead18
3 жыл бұрын
Not sure about that but I would honestly assume so. If they have 4x4, probably.
@christopherallen6979
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video. I had the wrong needle. I went to Walmart, got same grease gun fitting kit as you. Put the needle in the carban joint, and started to pump it full of grease. My issue is grease is coming out between the adapter and needle. I checked it with the needle out of the joint and grease is coming out of the needle. Any tips or advise? Thanks for your help.
@MotorHead18
4 жыл бұрын
Maybe plumbers tape to close off any air with the pressure? Mine does it too, although I am fine losing a little bit there. Maybe I am just lazy and should figure out a solution too. Hahah!
@jkgrainhandlersltd.necowal3287
9 ай бұрын
Wrong tool got the job. Proper and better is to use a grease nozzle. It’s actually meant for this grease fitting.
@denden01161
4 жыл бұрын
? What about the rear jointsmain shaft, wierd couldn't find any fittings or tiny holes. Is this joints never lube or just have really bad eyes.
@MotorHead18
4 жыл бұрын
I don't think it has one
@denden01161
4 жыл бұрын
@@MotorHead18 tY
@MotorHead18
4 жыл бұрын
@@denden01161 No problem
@jeffshumaker3085
5 жыл бұрын
I have a 2012 3500 and can’t turn my front drive shaft with my hand what’s the trick?
@brucerepka5777
5 жыл бұрын
Jeff Shumaker jack one front wheel off the ground
@MotorHead18
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for answering bruce
@andymike6575
7 ай бұрын
Put it in neutral
@sablefisher
8 ай бұрын
Dodge must have saved zillions by not putting zerk fittings on the "U" joints.
@GaryBlankenship96b40
2 жыл бұрын
What year is truck. ??
@MotorHead18
2 жыл бұрын
18
@michaelserna3461
4 жыл бұрын
Do you know if the 2019 is the same???
@MotorHead18
4 жыл бұрын
Not sure brother
@dmtycn
4 жыл бұрын
Someone told me there's no such thing in 2019, I cannot find mine 2019.
@michaelserna3461
4 жыл бұрын
George C yeah man I can’t find anything either but I haven’t had someone confirm yet,
@dmtycn
4 жыл бұрын
@@michaelserna3461 I was anxious like you when I saw these videos but no luck to find the hole. I rotated the shaft to find it...... But you can try to find it.
@MotorHead18
4 жыл бұрын
@@dmtycn Somewhat new "generation" I wouldn't be surprised if they didn't have one!
@goducgo
2 жыл бұрын
Can’t find mine on 2013.
@MotorHead18
2 жыл бұрын
4x4?
@1CynicalMisanthrope
5 жыл бұрын
What size is the needle? I tried an 18ga but could not get it to go into the hole.
@MotorHead18
5 жыл бұрын
1CynicalMisanthrope Not sure the specific size in gauge. The injector needle came in an assortment attachment set.
@MotorHead18
5 жыл бұрын
Did some more research for you, I believe the injector needle size was 18ga x 1 1/2". Were you using a needle nozzle?
@1CynicalMisanthrope
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I was trying to use an 18 gauge needle like you were using. But I was not able to get the needle to go into the pin hole.
@MotorHead18
5 жыл бұрын
1CynicalMisanthrope was the positioning of the u-joint sufficient enough to move it around a little? It really doesn’t go into the injection point that far..
@1CynicalMisanthrope
5 жыл бұрын
Yes I was able to access it ok, just didn't seem to fit in the hole. I'm going to give it another try this weekend. Maybe I need to really jam it in, I just hate to force it if I don't have to. I just thought I was doing something wrong. I would like to find something to jam in the hole first to make sure it is not plugged or seized up.
@TWC6724
5 жыл бұрын
What kind of grease did you use?
@TWC6724
5 жыл бұрын
Nevermind, I see it in the description. Thx
@MotorHead18
4 жыл бұрын
No problem brother!
@AZTechLabs
4 жыл бұрын
NO use lithium grease not that stuff he used bro.
@andymike6575
7 ай бұрын
@@AZTechLabsthat stuff is lithium based
@vintagetrk
2 жыл бұрын
AATW 504th P.I.R. HooooAhhhhhh
@MotorHead18
2 жыл бұрын
Airborne!
@1hotahi964
5 жыл бұрын
Funny thing is I have yet to find a RAM/Dodge dealership that actually has a needle for their grease gun! I full time RV with my 2015 3500 and have taken it to various dealers for recall work. Asked about them greasing it up for me and they only have grease guns with zerk fittings! SMH
@MotorHead18
5 жыл бұрын
Shame!
@tomsheehan6873
4 жыл бұрын
@@MotorHead18 Cost me $28,000 due to front driveshaft failure. It is a big shame.
@MotorHead18
4 жыл бұрын
Tom Sheehan Wow, what a huge shame...
@andymike6575
7 ай бұрын
So basically when i told the dealership to grease the front driveshaft every 15k it hasn’t actually been getting greased? Unless they have a special zerk adapter for it…
@1hotahi964
7 ай бұрын
You would think they would have them by now! Ask to see the tool. I have my diesel shop do it now! Dealers suck!!!
@williamdraughon9102
4 жыл бұрын
Bro what's up I knew you looked familiar!
@MotorHead18
4 жыл бұрын
Bro, whatsup!?
@AZTechLabs
4 жыл бұрын
You should have used the Lithium grease not the red high temp. It will get runny and leak out on ya. Change it out ASAP bro
@JustinSmith-be1pe
4 жыл бұрын
I doubt that it will get hot and run out. On the 2013 and up trucks the front driveshaft is not even turn if the transfer case has 2 wheel drive selected. So if you never put it in four-wheel-drive it will not turn.
@MotorHead18
4 жыл бұрын
I do lube it up quite often!
@MotorHead18
4 жыл бұрын
Ill give the lithium grease a shot next time!
@terryhenry8243
2 жыл бұрын
@@MotorHead18 The proper grease for this application is Mopar ms6560 or equivalent. It is a lithium BASED grease,, not lithium. The problem is figuring out what other equivalents may be. Probably best to get the Mopar product but you know it will cost twice the price of anything else.
@andymike6575
7 ай бұрын
Red ‘N tacky IS lithium based plus added polymers with a 540° drop point. It’ll never reach those temps
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