How To Grease The Slip Yoke

OL_FAITHFUL · June 26, 2010

I was in Guntersville, AL today (lake town) and asked the local marina guys what they used on wheel bearings and such, they told me to go to the local autoparts store, and they sold me the Lucas Red N' Tacky stuff, $3.75. I'll let y'all know how it does.

Mossyoakglock · December 9, 2010

Bring this thread back....

What is the part number for the nickle plated yoke for an 08 4x4? I can't find the part number anywhere.

j13smiley · January 10, 2011

interesting info for future reference ;) thanks guys!

tanked_darren · January 10, 2011

Bring this thread back....

What is the part number for the nickle plated yoke for an 08 4x4? I can't find the part number anywhere.

Do you really need it? Its really expensive and totally not worth it (like 500$) Ive heard.

Mikeee · March 9, 2011

Did the lube job on the two-piece drive shaft on my '03 Savana with 200,000 miles.
The yoke into the trans was wet with fluid in the splines.

No obvious binding issues there.

Now the slider section is a different story.

It had grease but was kinda dry.

I cleaned the male section very good.

Too much effort to clean the female section so I skipped it.

Put some good dollops of the GM Special Grease into the female section.

Lubbed up the male section real good.

As I inserted the male section into the female section I worked it in and out to get the Special Grease all the way into the female section.

I relubbed the male section and worked it some more to ensure the parts slide in and out real smooth.

Drove it today and didn't notice any clunkin'/bumpin' which I was having,

Some pointers:

1) Mark the yoke to trans position so you can reinsert it in the exact spline position.

2) Same on the slider section. The splines are not keyed.

3) Remove the metal strap from the slider boot nearer the center support. No need to remove the other strap. I used 2 zip ties to re-secure the boot.

4) Use duct tape to secure the u-joint caps. It resists the dragging on the concrete much better.

Update @ 241,000 miles

No problems.

dynodanmanda79 · March 16, 2011

I was in Guntersville, AL today (lake town) and asked the local marina guys what they used on wheel bearings and such, they told me to go to the local autoparts store, and they sold me the Lucas Red N' Tacky stuff, $3.75. I'll let y'all know how it does.

I used marine grease from autozone at first and the clunk came back within a week, so i bought the red n' tacky and it's been great so far!

flhusa1 · March 16, 2011

Thanks Steven. I figured once I tear it apart it would be pretty obvious where to grease so it was probably a stupid question. I'm trying to pass the time at work 'til 5.

Specs on the grease:

-Extreme-pressure, high-temperature protection

-Lubricates at temperatures ranging from -40°F to 400°F

-NLGI #2 Grade GC-LB Lithium Complex EP Grease

-GM 1051344; NLGI GC-LB; Supercedes GM 1051195

I should be good to use this grease on the yoke?

use this grease and never have to do it again. go to advance or oreillys or autozone

green grease

GUS.975 · March 20, 2011

Hey Guys, I greased my slip yoke yesterday but the problem is still present. Does it have something to do with the front drive shaft? All of the problems explained are EXACTLY what I'm experiencing. It's driving me nuts!!!