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11-05-2014, 02:41 PM
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Winnebago Owners Club
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Location: Bridge City Texas
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U joint/ drive shaft !
I havn't seen any one post any thing about the drive shaft on a pusher RV in the past several months.
How long should one last and do you grease it, or can you even grease it if Ya wanted to?
My 3/4 ton diesel truck has 100,000 miles on it and still going strong.
The pusher has 90K on it.
Whats been your experince?
Mike
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2021- View 24J, 2015 Jeep Wrangler toad
10/18/19 Dutch has passed but still travels with us in our hearts :(
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11-05-2014, 02:44 PM
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Country Coach Owners Club Solo Rvers Club iRV2 No Limits Club
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Spartan says to grease the U-Joints and slip joint every year or 5,000 miles whichever comes first.
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2009 45' Magna 630 w/Cummins ISX 650 HP/1950 Lbs Ft, HWH Active Air
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RV'ing since 1957, NRA Benefactor Life, towing '21 Jeep JLU Rubicon Ecodiesel
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11-05-2014, 04:49 PM
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Monaco Owners Club
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I grease mine about 4 times a year.
There are 2 zerk fittings on each u-joint and 1 for the slip joint. I pump grease until it comes out on both caps.
On the slip joint there is a screw on wiper/seal, I unscrew this and pump grease until it stars coming out of the slip joint.
I have ~99K on my 2002 Windsor, I decided to invest in spare U-joints that I carry as insurance. Mine is a common part but you never know when/if you may need it. Symptoms of a bad U-joint is vibration in the rear.
I grease the chassis 2 times per year, I have about 25 different zerk fittings with most being on the front.
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2002 Monaco Windsor 38 PKD Cummins ISC 350 8.3L
2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee w/5.7 Hemi
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11-05-2014, 08:27 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr_D
Spartan says to grease the U-Joints and slip joint every year or 5,000 miles whichever comes first.
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Should that read, 50,000 miles?
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2000 Winnebago Ultimate Freedom USQ40JD , ISC 8.3 Cummins 350, Spartan MM Chassis. USA IN 1SG 11B5MX,Infantry retired;Good Sam Life member,FMCA. " My fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country. John F. Kennedy
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11-05-2014, 08:30 PM
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Country Coach Owners Club Solo Rvers Club iRV2 No Limits Club
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ray,IN
Should that read, 50,000 miles?
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No, 5,000 is correct. Spartan originally said 10,000 miles but then amended it to 5,000 or one year.
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2009 45' Magna 630 w/Cummins ISX 650 HP/1950 Lbs Ft, HWH Active Air
Charter Good Sam Lifetime Member, FMCA,
RV'ing since 1957, NRA Benefactor Life, towing '21 Jeep JLU Rubicon Ecodiesel
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11-05-2014, 08:37 PM
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Alpine Owners Club
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Location: Ontario, CA USA
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WRV recommend for the Alpine Coach every 3000 miles, which I follow. They recommend using N.L.G.I #2, Extreme Pressure grease.
I use a synthetic Red Tacky N.L.G.I #2, Extreme Pressure. Several manufacturers make this type of grease from Lucas Oil, Amsoil, Chevron, Shell and many more.
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11-05-2014, 09:28 PM
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Senior Member
Fleetwood Owners Club Freightliner Owners Club Spartan Chassis
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Location: FORT WORTH, TEXAS
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mikee409
I havn't seen any one post any thing about the drive shaft on a pusher RV in the past several months.
How long should one last and do you grease it, or can you even grease it if Ya wanted to?
My 3/4 ton diesel truck has 100,000 miles on it and still going strong.
The pusher has 90K on it.
Whats been your experince?
Mike
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Mike that is one of the often overlooked maintenance item. I grease mine at least annually depending on miles driven.
Bill
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450 HP Cummins ISM 4000MH Allison Trans.
Towing a 2014 Honda CRV with a Blue Ox tow bar.
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11-06-2014, 10:01 AM
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Senior Member
Winnebago Owners Club
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Location: Bridge City Texas
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Thanks for the input
I figured it was an overlooked item. I was surprised at the short time span grease needs to be added. I can see the need due to the extreme weight and torque load on the joints. I looked at mine back in July, what a beast! Ill grease it next week. Thanks to all that chimed in.
Mike
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2021- View 24J, 2015 Jeep Wrangler toad
10/18/19 Dutch has passed but still travels with us in our hearts :(
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11-06-2014, 10:17 AM
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Senior Member
National RV Owners Club
Join Date: Jun 2010
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I do mine at every service & oil change. I also lube every zerk fitting I can find.
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SW OREGON 2005 34 foot DolphinLX
If towing: a bright red 2016 Mini Cooper on a tow dolly.
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11-06-2014, 08:50 PM
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Senior Member
Fleetwood Owners Club Freightliner Owners Club Spartan Chassis
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mikee409
I figured it was an overlooked item. I was surprised at the short time span grease needs to be added. I can see the need due to the extreme weight and torque load on the joints. I looked at mine back in July, what a beast! Ill grease it next week. Thanks to all that chimed in.
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When you do be shure you get new grease out of every cap. If you don't you might need to remove it and clean and inspect. I wasn't getting grease out of 2 caps on the back so I went for a short drive and tried again. Fortunately I was to get new grease out of all of them so I didn't have to pull the driveshaft.
Bill
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2008 Newmar Mountain Aire
450 HP Cummins ISM 4000MH Allison Trans.
Towing a 2014 Honda CRV with a Blue Ox tow bar.
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11-07-2014, 07:38 AM
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Senior Member
Winnebago Owners Club
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@ wildebill........I hope I'm so lucky. I would not want to have to remove that big steel dog bone. But.... If I have to I will. I've been a machinist/ mechanic all my life. I have the tools and the know how but I'd rather not work on it if I don't have to.
Mike
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Mike, Stacy,Preston. Dutch & Artie, our German Short Haired Pointers
2021- View 24J, 2015 Jeep Wrangler toad
10/18/19 Dutch has passed but still travels with us in our hearts :(
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11-07-2014, 09:01 AM
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Senior Member
Fleetwood Owners Club Freightliner Owners Club Spartan Chassis
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Yes it is a big dog bone I also can do the work but would rather be traveling. I was reading that it is a good reason to check your ride height to reduce un nessacary stress on the driveshaft. Hope you don't have a problem.
Bill
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2008 Newmar Mountain Aire
450 HP Cummins ISM 4000MH Allison Trans.
Towing a 2014 Honda CRV with a Blue Ox tow bar.
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11-08-2014, 12:38 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr_D
No, 5,000 is correct. Spartan originally said 10,000 miles but then amended it to 5,000 or one year.
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Mr. D, My Spartan chassis service schedule says 12,000 miles/12 months.
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11-08-2014, 10:38 AM
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Senior Member
Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: On the road
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Spicer, the company that makes the U-joints says 5,000 on greaseable over the road bearings. Lots of potential damage if one lets loose...grease is cheap.
While you are under there take a center punch and mark shaft alignment then if you ever have to be towed it can be replaced correctly after removal for the tow. 
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