toyota is recommending it for my tacoma. it also says lubricate wheel bearings.. can i do that myself? thanks for your time
2007-10-14 18:36:05 · 9 answers · asked by RFJ 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
RFJ-
The term propeller shaft is a term that Toyota adopted from GM Nomenclature, (Names for parts).
The Propeller Shaft is the Drive Shaft on your truck. They are probably referring to the lubrication of the U-Joints at either end and the part that is called a "plunger" at the end of some drive shafts and transfer case shafts.
This part is located at the end of the shaft with a rubber boot or seal. There is normally a grease fitting or Zirc Fitting near the boot so this location can be lubricated with a grease gun.
Yes you can do this job youself, for the most part. However, the wheel bearings on some 4x4 trucks can be a little tricky. I depends on how the engagements are designed on the front end. Some are perminantly lubricared and sealed so you cannot access them, some require disassembly of the drive mechanism before lubrication can be done, and then again some are lubricated by the gear oil in the front differential.
My recommendation would be to have Toyota do the job or a qualified 4x4 shop. Personally, if it is a newer truck, I would have Toyota do this, so that way when they screw up, they can eat the entire job until its done correctly.
Good Luck!
2007-10-14 18:53:25 · answer #1 · answered by Teknoman Saber 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Propeller shaft is the drive shaft. It is lubricated at the universal joints where it attaches to the transmission output shaft and the differential input. You may also have a carrier bearing about mid-point on the shaft. The front wheel bearings on the 2wd are fairly easy. Rear wheel bearings are pressed in and you need to remove the axle. Front wheel bearings on the 4wd unit can be trouble. Your best bet is to take it to a mechanic you trust and have him show yo0u how to do it. Then you can make up your mind to do it yourself or pay a mechanic at regular intervals and you will have an understanding of why labor rates are so high.
2007-10-14 19:03:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Propeller shaft is the driveshaft---they usually grease the front and rear u-joints on it and the front slip yoke where it connects to the rear of the trans...look for the grease fittings on it to do it yourself. You may have to install fittings if this is the first time doing it, if the driveshaft has no fittings from the factory.It may also require a needle fitting on the grease gun to do the u-joints. Wheel bearings have to be pulled out and manually greased with a special tool for packing grease into wheel bearings.
2007-10-15 01:23:29 · answer #3 · answered by paul h 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It might have an IMPELLER, but few, if any Toyota Tacomas were equipped with propellers, far as I know.
Prolly oughta maybe leave that and the wheel bearing re-pak to a regular ole mechanic.
Just thinking...
2007-10-14 18:41:40 · answer #4 · answered by omnisource 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
hi you may ought to purchase a grease gun besides and it takes chaises grease. there's somewhat nipple sticking out of the U joint it really is what you grease. it would want to be on your perfect pastime to take it to a lube keep no longer broking service and performance this performed. strong luck tim
2016-10-21 04:39:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure what they mean. It could be on the cooling fan or in the water punp.
2007-10-14 18:39:01 · answer #6 · answered by blackcat 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
you may know it as the prop and yes you can lub ur own bearings
2007-10-14 18:42:38 · answer #7 · answered by thelma_layton 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Can you provide more details?
2016-09-20 09:03:08 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
man your question sounds dirty. lol. im so sorry for this answer. i really am. but please reread your question...
2007-10-14 18:39:35 · answer #9 · answered by montrealgirl108 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋