Lubricating Independent Link Suspension Axle U-Joints

SERVICE INTERVAL - 250 HOURS
Daily or 10 Hours in extremely wet conditions or where Auto Trac is used*

 

Use John Deere SD Polyurea grease or other grease as specified in Fuel, Lubricants and Coolant section.

Apply grease to both inboard U-joints, using fitting* (A).

Drilled passages in the cross allow grease to reach all four bearings from a single grease fitting.

For normal operations, outboard U-joints are sealed and not equipped with grease fittings. For extremely wet conditions:

1. Replace plugs (B) with M10 thread 90° grease fittings, part number 58M5580.
2. Lubricate U-joints daily or every 10 hours.
3. Replace grease fitting with plug and tighten to torque specification.

RXA0085961

Inboard U-joint

RXA0085962

Outboard U-joint


A-Grease Fitting
B-Plug

Item Measurement Specification

Plug

Torque 0.904 N·m (8 lb-in)

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