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Hi,

Anybody know what the front trunnions grease nipple size is on a 2001 4/4 Zetec black top. I need to change them to a 90degree right angle version to availed the shock absorber when greasing, access is impossible at the moment. Also where can I purchase them.

Thanks

Phil

I bought grease nipples from Holden, but can't remember the size.

Just as on your car my right hand side nipple is very difficult to grease.

It's easier to grease if I turn the steering wheel slightly to one of the sides.

And I don't jack the car up, as this brings the shock absorber closer to the grese nipple.

Thanks Geir,

I've tried what you say but still can't get the grease gun aligned. I was wondering if there is an attachment I can fit to the grease gun.

Thanks again
Phil

It's much easier with a flexible hose on the grease gun. You'll get the grease nipples from any agricultural machinery supplier. Just take an old one in so you get the correct thread.

And even easier still if you take the wheels off...

Phil
It will probably be ¼ inch UNF. The remote greasing kits supply M6/UNF/BSF nipples for the stub axles. The pitch difference is only 26 tpi to 28 tpi (UNF is 28) Try www.lubetec.co.uk for 45Deg hydraulic nipples.
I fitted the UNF to my 2001 Y reg 4/4 Zetec with no problem. GOMOG and Morganatica have good information.

David

David,

Thanks for that - really useful info.


Phil