willingtowork Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Where the best place online to get a list of all the grease points on a 2009 Mack Granite dump truck. I am new to this truck and want to make sure I get all spots. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18007-greasing/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatcity Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Service manual should have them. Also from the body builder.Best thing really is to crawl underneath and take a good look at EVERYTHINg.Bring a rag or two.All steering connections, brakes, clutch, driveshafts.Find the fluid check areas, and drains, vents, etc.This way you also get an idea of where other parts are (that can go wrong)When I got my truck, all I got was the keys. This is what I did for a day. Quote Success is only a stones throw away.................................................................for a Palestinian Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18007-greasing/#findComment-73020 Share on other sites More sharing options...
willingtowork Posted February 16, 2011 Author Share Posted February 16, 2011 Service manual should have them. Also from the body builder.Best thing really is to crawl underneath and take a good look at EVERYTHINg.Bring a rag or two.All steering connections, brakes, clutch, driveshafts.Find the fluid check areas, and drains, vents, etc.This way you also get an idea of where other parts are (that can go wrong)When I got my truck, all I got was the keys. This is what I did for a day.Thanks for your reply. I think that's what I will have to end up doing. Was hoping to find a place where there is a list so that I wouldn't miss any. Maybe the next time I am at the Mack dealer I will ask them as they are pretty good. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18007-greasing/#findComment-73024 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidniteMechanic Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Basically anything that moves or pivots needs lubed. Things like spring pins can be a problem if they haven't been greased properly. You may have to remove them and clean out the old dry grease.Jack up the front of the truck to take the weight off the front axle before greasing the pins so grease gets to the wear side. Also check for wear in all the steering components before greasing. If the slack adjusters & brake tubes don't have grease fittings in, take out the plugs & install grease fittings. You will have problems if the brakes aren't greased. Make sure grease purges out of all points.If your new to this, buy a good quality grease like Lucas, it will probably take several tubes and most of the day to do the job. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18007-greasing/#findComment-73025 Share on other sites More sharing options...
willingtowork Posted February 20, 2011 Author Share Posted February 20, 2011 Basically anything that moves or pivots needs lubed. Things like spring pins can be a problem if they haven't been greased properly. You may have to remove them and clean out the old dry grease.Jack up the front of the truck to take the weight off the front axle before greasing the pins so grease gets to the wear side. Also check for wear in all the steering components before greasing. If the slack adjusters & brake tubes don't have grease fittings in, take out the plugs & install grease fittings. You will have problems if the brakes aren't greased. Make sure grease purges out of all points.If your new to this, buy a good quality grease like Lucas, it will probably take several tubes and most of the day to do the job.Thanks for the info. I think I will be getting to it next weekend. Plan for a full day I see. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18007-greasing/#findComment-73224 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambi80 Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Thanks for the info. I think I will be getting to it next weekend. Plan for a full day I see.Lastly, make sure you grease often and regularly. Quote Ever wonder how a blind person knows when to stop wiping? Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/18007-greasing/#findComment-73231 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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