Atwell,
Jack up the rear, put the jack stands under the vertical links and lower the
car onto them. That way the axles are fairly straight in
conjunction to the diff and should allow you to screw in the zerks!
Joe
Atwell Haines wrote:
>
> Ok, this may be a simple case of brain fade, but...
>
> I would like to remove the plugs on the rear axle universals, insert the
> long grease nipples that came with the u-joints, and give 'em a shot of
> lubrication.
>
> Trouble is, I can't get the angle right to get the nipples to thread. The
> yokes are getting in the way.
>
> I could remove the flanges at the diff and do it, but isn't there an easier
> way? All suggestions welcomed!
>
> Atwell Haines
> '79 Spitfire
> Succasunna, NJ USA
>
> "If they squeeze olives to get olive oil, how do they get baby oil?"
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