MFWD U-Joint Zerks missing?

[Rmiked]

I have a 2013 5065E, 4WD. The MFWD axle has no zerks on the U-joints . Are these sealed and permanently lubricated? How long will the U-Joints last without lubrication ability? Thanks

 

[Hay Dude]

I have a 2013 5065E, 4WD. The MFWD axle has no zerks on the U-joints . Are these sealed and permanently lubricated? How long will the U-Joints last without lubrication ability? Thanks

They may very well be “ sealed/lubricated for life ” u joint. Did you check your owners manual? I suggest you get ahold of one if you haven’t already.
They should last a long time, but that depends on the service use by you. Things like excessive use in 4WD, submerging in water, loader use, tight turns affect their life.

 

[Rmiked]

The owners manual only depicts zerks on the 2WD front axle. For the MFWD axle it only references the 2 zerks on front and rear of pivot pin. Additional lubrication is the oil in the axle itself and separately in the hubs.

 

[Wagtail]

My 4105 (purchased 2013) Owner Manual indicated grease nipples on the front axle also, it drove me mad trying to locate them until I asked my Dealership where they were. Turns out that they were replaced by sealed units... the manual hadn't been 'updated'. They also showed me the grease nipples underneath the FWD/REV pedals that had been added but, again, not included in the Owner Manual.

To be positive, visit or ring your local JD Dealership's Parts Department to confirm.

 

[RickB]

The owners manual only depicts zerks on the 2WD front axle. For the MFWD axle it only references the 2 zerks on front and rear of pivot pin. Additional lubrication is the oil in the axle itself and separately in the hubs.

Well, there you are.