1999 Tahoe Sport Zerks/Grease Fittings
stoddman
09-20-2011, 10:18 AM
how many zerks (grease fittings) are there on a 1999 tahoe sport ( 2 door 4x4 5.7 V8) and where are they located?
gmtech1
09-20-2011, 12:04 PM
One on each of the tie rod ends (inner and outer for a total of 4) one on the upper and lower ball joints (total of 4) one on the pitman arm and two on the idler arm. There may also be grease fittings on the u-joints, but you'll need and adapter to reach them.
j cAT
09-20-2011, 07:00 PM
how many zerks (grease fittings) are there on a 1999 tahoe sport ( 2 door 4x4 5.7 V8) and where are they located?
removal of the shields will be required/ if still there ...
use litium based grease. pump slowly until the rubber seal swells, esp. on the ball joints..the idler arms are pretty much the wear item on this style front end.. up in rust belt greasing twice a year is best ..just before winter and in spring when the weather warms...
this is the time to jack up vehicle and check all components for wear..
removal of the shields will be required/ if still there ...
use litium based grease. pump slowly until the rubber seal swells, esp. on the ball joints..the idler arms are pretty much the wear item on this style front end.. up in rust belt greasing twice a year is best ..just before winter and in spring when the weather warms...
this is the time to jack up vehicle and check all components for wear..
MT-2500
09-21-2011, 02:22 PM
how many zerks (grease fittings) are there on a 1999 tahoe sport ( 2 door 4x4 5.7 V8) and where are they located?
Why are you wanting to know?:sarcasmsign:
64 million dollar quetion?
Or are you planning to greee it?
Or just wanting someone to do your home work for you?
Or run a AF search for you on the question that has been asked before?
Due to the fact that replacement parts may add or subtract grease fitting the only sure way to find out how many you have is to craw under there and count them.
Also at the same time good idea to take a good grease gun with you and give each one a good shot.
And check fluid levels.
And do not forget the U joints and double U joint joints and slip couplers.
Some have zerks that require a needle type grease end to grease.
Why are you wanting to know?:sarcasmsign:
64 million dollar quetion?
Or are you planning to greee it?
Or just wanting someone to do your home work for you?
Or run a AF search for you on the question that has been asked before?
Due to the fact that replacement parts may add or subtract grease fitting the only sure way to find out how many you have is to craw under there and count them.
Also at the same time good idea to take a good grease gun with you and give each one a good shot.
And check fluid levels.
And do not forget the U joints and double U joint joints and slip couplers.
Some have zerks that require a needle type grease end to grease.
j cAT
09-21-2011, 03:35 PM
Why are you wanting to know?:sarcasmsign:
64 million dollar quetion?
Or are you planning to greee it?
Or just wanting someone to do your home work for you?
Or run a AF search for you on the question that has been asked before?
Due to the fact that replacement parts may add or subtract grease fitting the only sure way to find out how many you have is to craw under there and count them.
Also at the same time good idea to take a good grease gun with you and give each one a good shot.
And check fluid levels.
And do not forget the U joints and double U joint joints and slip couplers.
Some have zerks that require a needle type grease end to grease.
I've done this hundreds of times. greasing the front end/drive joints.. I never counted how many ..WHY ! ?????.
different years this fitting amount could be changed.
64 million dollar quetion?
Or are you planning to greee it?
Or just wanting someone to do your home work for you?
Or run a AF search for you on the question that has been asked before?
Due to the fact that replacement parts may add or subtract grease fitting the only sure way to find out how many you have is to craw under there and count them.
Also at the same time good idea to take a good grease gun with you and give each one a good shot.
And check fluid levels.
And do not forget the U joints and double U joint joints and slip couplers.
Some have zerks that require a needle type grease end to grease.
I've done this hundreds of times. greasing the front end/drive joints.. I never counted how many ..WHY ! ?????.
different years this fitting amount could be changed.
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