When greasing a driveshaft U-joint,grease exits from three trunnion seals but not the fourth.What should be done next?

A) heat the trunnion with a rosebud
B) loosen the bearing cap on the affected trunnion and try again
C) remove the U-joint and hand pack each bearing cap
D) replace the U-joint

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Harpreet Singh · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  Loosening the bearing cap on the affected trunnion can relieve pressure and allow grease to flow through, potentially solving the issue without needing to remove or replace the U-joint.

When greasing a driveshaft U-joint,grease exits from three trunnion seals but not the fourth.What should be done next?

A) heat the trunnion with a rosebud
B) loosen the bearing cap on the affected trunnion and try again
C) remove the U-joint and hand pack each bearing cap
D) replace the U-joint

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When greasing a driveshaft U-joint,grease exits from three trunnion seals but not the fourth.What should be done next?A) heat the trunnion with a rosebudB) loosen the bearing cap on the affected trunnion and try againC) remove the U-joint and hand pack each bearing capD) replace the U-joint

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When greasing a driveshaft U-joint,grease exits from three trunnion seals but not the fourth.What should be done next?

A) heat the trunnion with a rosebud
B) loosen the bearing cap on the affected trunnion and try again
C) remove the U-joint and hand pack each bearing cap
D) replace the U-joint