Lubricating Independent Link Suspension King Pins, Tie Rod Ends, Axle Pivot Fittings And U-Joints (If Equipped)

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A - Upper Control Arm Fittings

B - Lower Control Arm Fittings

C - Kingpin Fittings

D - Suspension Cylinder Fittings

E - Tie Rod Fittings

Upper Control Arms—Lubricate fittings (A) on each side of suspension.

Lower Control Arms—Lubricate fittings (B) on each side of suspension.

Kingpins—Lubricate fittings* (C) for each kingpin bearing.

Suspension Cylinders—Lubricate fittings (D) for both ends of each suspension cylinder.

Tie Rods—Lubricate fittings* (E) for each tie rod.

* Daily or 10 Hours in extremely wet conditions or where AutoTrac™ is used

Lubricating Axle U-Joints

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Inboard U-joint

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Outboard U-joint

A - Grease Fitting

B - Plug

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.
3. Replace grease fitting with plug and tighten to torque specification.

Item	Measurement	Specification
Plug	Torque	0.904 Nm (8 lb-in)