|
700/900 Series General Forum for the Volvo 740, 760, 780, 940, 960 & S/V90 cars |
Information |
|
Lubing my U/jointsViews : 1393 Replies : 21Users Viewing This Thread : |
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
Apr 7th, 2024, 11:42 | #1 |
Master Member
Last Online: Jun 16th, 2024 23:07
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Burgess Hill
|
Lubing my U/joints
Last year I had the steering u/j joint replaced at the same time as the steering rack.It now works as well as from the factory.
To keep it this way I want to lubricate the u/j. But what with and how? Thanks |
Apr 7th, 2024, 12:01 | #2 |
Go redblock or go home
Last Online: Today 06:22
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: UK
|
I have only done mine once but I put a liberal application of ATF over the UJ's and put a tray underneath to catch the excess, I then wiped off the excess with a rag after about half an hour of soaking.
|
Apr 7th, 2024, 13:48 | #3 |
Member
Last Online: Yesterday 19:26
Join Date: Nov 2022
Location: Peterborough
|
I've not done it myself on the Steering UJ but would it be possible to tap a hole for a zirk fitting?
|
The Following User Says Thank You to Mertz For This Useful Post: |
Apr 7th, 2024, 22:07 | #4 |
Trader Volvo in my veins
Last Online: Yesterday 20:01
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Anglesey
|
Just spray them with spray grease.
|
The Following User Says Thank You to classicswede For This Useful Post: |
Apr 8th, 2024, 07:11 | #5 |
Senior Member
Last Online: Yesterday 08:45
Join Date: Jul 2019
Location: Stoke on trent
|
940 TIC auto 1995 303000 miles
Has anyone got photos of this procedure .just so we get it right 1 st time !
|
The Following User Says Thank You to J liddy For This Useful Post: |
Apr 8th, 2024, 08:45 | #6 | |
Go redblock or go home
Last Online: Today 06:22
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: UK
|
Quote:
I know Mhuk bought one from me to fit to his car and the one he took off he covered in ATF and it was fine afterwards, that's why I used ATF on mine. |
|
The Following User Says Thank You to 360beast For This Useful Post: |
Apr 8th, 2024, 18:06 | #7 |
Master Member
Last Online: Jun 16th, 2024 23:07
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Burgess Hill
|
What is a zirk fitting?
|
The Following User Says Thank You to 940volvoman For This Useful Post: |
Apr 8th, 2024, 19:04 | #8 |
VOC Member since 1986
Last Online: Yesterday 23:19
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Leicestershire
|
Another name for a grease nipple. J.
I learnt this the hard way. Early Imp kingpins had them - they required attention every 5K miles - and lasted at least 50K. Later ones were 'sealed for life', had no nipples and (obviously) required no greasing. They lasted 15K if you were lucky! Regards, John.
__________________
Time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana ..... Last edited by john.wigley; Apr 8th, 2024 at 19:10. |
The Following User Says Thank You to john.wigley For This Useful Post: |
Apr 10th, 2024, 09:00 | #9 |
Senior Member
Last Online: Jun 16th, 2024 08:21
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Inverkeithing
|
My 1991 945 has ujs which have a plug removable with an Allen key. Take out the plug and screw in a grease nipples and job done. Put the plug back in afterwards.
These are all original parts and have never needed replacement. Ian F |
Apr 10th, 2024, 09:55 | #10 |
Premier Member
Last Online: Yesterday 19:32
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: STANDISH LANCASHIRE
|
The prop shaft on the 240 model also has the removable plug as mentioned:~
Bob. |
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | |
|
|