n20michael

How often do you guys recommend greasing U joints and greasing aligning the drive coupler? I had my coupler changed a few years ago and had everything lubed and aligned then, how often should I have it done again? Is it something that can be done easily?

Thanks guys!
Michael

Sunrocket24

iTrader: (1)

I pull my drive before every season and grease the u-joints and check the alignment, bellows, etc. It's not hard and takes about one hour. Have someone to help you lift the drive off and on. The factory alignment tool is expensive but I got one from this seller on Ebay and it works great! He even includes directions on how to do the alignment with the tool.

http://stores.ebay.com/whoyaproducts

Kenthegreenkeeper

Yup. A yearly check when I service my drives. Hasn't moved, but it gives me peace of mind.

Plowtownmissile

How much would you guys expect to pay for a shop to do this along with bellows while they are changing engine/drive oil?

Kenthegreenkeeper

Typically, if they have the drives off to lubes the u-joints, they'll check it while it's there.

If it needs aligned, they'll charge you more for that.

gonzocl

The coupler does not get aligned, the engine does. It is standard procedure to check the alignment before re-installing the drive. It is just a metal shaft of the proper dimensions. If it slides in easily the alignment is OK. Takes about 15 seconds.

Griff

You should grease your coupler at least every year or 50hrs. You can grease the coupler zert from inside the bilge.

n20michael

Hey Griff

I have a 24 Baja Outlaw, any idea where the zert would be to grease the coupler?


Thanks!
Michael

FIXX

iTrader: (2)

you need to hang over the engine,,look at the rear of the engine and you will see where the drive shafe goes into the coupler,their will either be 2 zurts sticking out the back of the coupler or one zurt if it has the steel hp coupler..may have to rotate the engine to get the grease gun on the zurt.

neva satisfied

One thing I have noticed is that most of the late model Bravos don't have grease fittings on the U Joints. So if your pulling the drive to grease them you might be in for a surprise.