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Title: Chassis lube points
Post by: Bigoil76 on April 14, 2023, 10:36:17 am
Hey all, I thought I had seen previously a diagram of chassis lubrication points. Even though I can find great information through the search on the subject I didn't see a diagram. Having the coach serviced next month(10k) ,( Oil, fuel filters, lube, air dryer, etc..) and just wanted to make sure that it is done and they don't miss any. Sorry if beating a dead horse subject....
Title: Re: Chassis lube points
Post by: Doug W. on April 14, 2023, 10:55:48 am
Chassis: Lubrication - All Things Foretravel (http://www.allthingsforetravel.com/2020/02/24/chassis-lubrication/)
Title: Re: Chassis lube points
Post by: Elliott on April 14, 2023, 10:58:51 am
I believe you're on a different chassis than most of us with Unihomes. Do you have the folder/manual from FT with wiring schematics and such? My chassis lube diagram was in there.

Also - make sure you're aware of any special procedures around greasing the brake assemblies. Again, it may be different on your 08 but on our Unihomes a special grease is required and it'd be pretty easy for a tech to not realize it and just shoot regular grease into the wrong zerk.

Title: Re: Chassis lube points
Post by: Bigoil76 on April 14, 2023, 04:01:39 pm
Thanks Elliott and Doug. This is exactly what I was looking for. Doug, I Didn't remember it was in the All Things Foretravel . I also spoke with Keith Risch and he told me  to at least make sure I hit the 5 on the driveshaft and ones on the front end. And don't let them do the brakes unless they are familiar with. Since I plan on seeing him next year, I will probably leave the brakes to him, unless upon inspection there is a major problem. Thanks again....
Title: Re: Chassis lube points
Post by: Elliott on April 14, 2023, 04:07:17 pm
Keith I'd make a point of telling them how important it is to NOT grease the brakes and not to get it confused with the kingpin zerk. When you're under there just pumping away on a grease gun it's easy to shut your brain off and start hooking up to whatever zerks you find.
Title: Re: Chassis lube points
Post by: wolfe10 on April 14, 2023, 04:25:40 pm
Keith I'd make a point of telling them how important it is to NOT grease the brakes and not to get it confused with the kingpin zerk. When you're under there just pumping away on a grease gun it's easy to shut your brain off and start hooking up to whatever zerks you find.

And, particularly if you are not the one greasing the chassis, PLEASE put a zip tie on the brake grease zirks to save yourself thousands of dollars in destroyed brakes. Yes, if the grease (correct grease) is not properly purged the brake pads will not retract properly!
Title: Re: Chassis lube points
Post by: Bigoil76 on April 14, 2023, 05:29:52 pm
Now you guys got me worried..😂.. I will tell them to not grease anything underneath. I have been meaning to make some safety blocks so I could feel safe going underneath coach. I will then find the points and grease myself, except the brakes. I need to learn how to do this  stuff myself anyway. Thanks everyone...probably grease type question will be next. 😂😂👌