Front Axle U-Joints - grease fittings

Front Axle U-Joints - grease fittings

02-04-2009, 02:01 PM

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HGreen

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Front Axle U-Joints - grease fittings

I'm getting ready to install EMS's locking front hubs, I have gotten Precision 464 U-Joints to install at the same time. My question is what is the correct orientation of the grease nipple, toward the hub or toward the axle, or does it matter?

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