2004 sealed chassis on silverado

[volfan]

are the 2004 chevy silverados font end sealed with no grease fittings?pif so probably a real good idea since jr at the quick lube shot my 99 ball joints to :and burst the seals

[XTOAK]

Nope, the '04's have grease zerks too! And a sticker right in front of the driver's sight of view that clearly states "NEVER TAKE YOUR TRUCK TO A QUICK LUBE!"

[MS3DALE]

Yep,'04's have grease fittings, Just greased mine last week for the first time.

[obbop]

I believe there is a total of 11 zerks and it requires removal of the plastic "skid plate" to reach 'em all. I'll know in a few days how hard they are to get at.

[JimG]

If they're like the 03s then yes, the skid plate (more accurately the "engine shield" since that piece of plastic would crunch on anything harder than dirt) needs to come off.

You might want to switch two of the grease zerks with 90 deg. fittings which you can get at any auto parts store. Much easier, especially on the passenger's side to get to the fitting since the A/C compressor is in the way. You'll see what I mean when you get down there. There is/was a guide on here for finding all the zerks and which ones should be replaced with 90 deg ones.

[Wingnut]

 

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