743B U-joint

[bobcat732]

Can someone explain how to get to and grease the u joint? Is it accesssible if I lift the cab? Thanks.

 

[OldMachinist]

You'll need a grease gun with a long hose.
Lift the cab
Have an assistant turn the engine with a wrench until you can feel the grease fittings.

Here's a thread that might help.
http://www.skidsteerforum.com/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=54&frmView=ShowPost&PostID=48641

 

[bobcat732]

You'll need a grease gun with a long hose.
Lift the cab
Have an assistant turn the engine with a wrench until you can feel the grease fittings.

Here's a thread that might help.
http://www.skidsteerforum.com/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=54&frmView=ShowPost&PostID=48641

Thanks for the info and the link. It's just as everyone said PITA but doable. I could finally see the fittings and reach them with a wire brush to clean around them. I have an air grease gun from harbor freight for $20 and I think today it was worth every penny. I'm not sure when the machine was greased last so I tried to give it a little extra. I don't know if it squeezes out anywhere I can see. I'll see. Thanks again