Driveshaft Lubrication

[Rhinestone Kawboy]

If you are talking about the propeller shaft sliding joint, yes, that should be packed with about 16 grams (20ml) of high temperature grease. This is covered on page 10-9 of the service manual under propeller shaft joint lubrication. :-)

[Rhinestone Kawboy]

Thanks for the reply, Gary. Actually I am inquiring about the other end of the shaft, the one nearest to the engine. The service manual doesn't address what type of lubrication should be used in the gear on the driven end (nearest the engine).

Paul

Paul,
The propeller shaft end of the driveshaft, is the one closest to the engine if your talking about the driveshaft ends. Looking in the manual, that would be the "A" end. The "A" end slides off the front driven gear joint, and that is where they say to apply the grease. There is also a cylindrical piece which slides onto the "B" end of the shaft that should be greased as per manual instructions.