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Spline lube

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by Carl LaFong, Oct 31, 2022.

  1. Carl LaFong

    Carl LaFong Member

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    Will service spline this winter. Can I pull driveshaft out without taking off the swing arm? Or, just grease the rear spline only and not pull the driveshaft?
     
    Carl LaFong, Oct 31, 2022
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    cds1984 Well-Known Member

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    I would check the uni joint, if your up for it.
    So take off the swing and go for it.
    Sucks when the uni fails.
    Hard to come by.
     
    cds1984, Nov 3, 2022
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    Franz Well-Known Member

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    That is what I did and replaced the swing arm bearings at the same time.
     
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    Thanks.
    I have put 7000 km since I bought this great bike 3 years ago.
    Re universal joint. On farm machinery I sometimes will use a needle on a grease gun to lube them. Anyone done this? A friend told me in old joints their is still grease in them but hard, he used transmission fluid to soften and restore them. If mine is okay may try this. Any thoughts?
     
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    Oh ya, bike just turned 47000 km.
     
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