LEXUS GX460 - How to Lube your driveshaft

[@tmhazel6359]

You are the man and you have done every GX owner a huge favor. Thank you so much Bob!

[@GXBOB]

I didn’t do it alone. My dog helped.

[@DirtE30]

The moly is required for the slip yokes as they have squared profile splines. If they aren’t lubricated with moly they will bind.

[@alphawolfadventures1470]

You’re good at working shaft

[@rizwanahmed11]

Lock and lube attachment is way way better although slightly expensive but so much worth it for the job. Thanks for the video.

[@TheLyingLeft]

I didn't even know this was a thing to do. I'm glad I found your video.

[@kosta2177]

Same here. And today I just finished it, thankfully to the detailed step by step guidance

[@JasonBentz]

Thank you, just getting ready to do this on my GX and wife’s RX!

[@GXBOB]

Make sure you don’t have a yapping dog next you.

[@JasonBentz]

@@GXBOB hahaha, poor Winston! Or poor Bob!

[@bwest-yq3uc]

Different grease guns couplers are available and I use a swivel coupler for the U-joints zerks fittings and the yoke zerks fittings. They are smaller in size and easier to get into tight spaces.

[@kosta2177]

Could you provide any names or links? Thank you

[@tmhazel6359]

Your humor when you get into a jam cracks me up!!

[@GXBOB]

Its actually me getting into a reactive defense mode so i don't look like an idiot, but it always seem to fail the minute i open my mouth.

[@gahsun7498]

Just found your videos!! GX Bob is my GX Dad. Learning a lot!!

[@GXBOB]

Wait a minute.....i'm not that old. Lets say i'm your GX older brother.

[@Veritas3979]

Hey Bob, picked up a low mileage 2014 this past weekend and I’ve been binging your videos every since. Just wanted to drop a thanks and appreciation for the vids. Here’s a possible idea for a new vid. I love the clean look of the doors in the later model GXs. I wanted to take the lower door moldings off my 2014, but couldn’t find anyone on the interwebs deleting their lower door trim. Looking at the Lexus diagrams it seems they drill the mounts into the door, but couldn’t tell 100%. Keep ‘em coming.

[@GXBOB]

You’re right. You should watch my video on taking the door panel off and peak at the inner mold line to get a glimpse. Those attachments do seem like a one time plug. Once removed they break off.

[@jimmyv24]

I have a 2016 and looked into it too. There are mounting clips/plugs in the door moulding. If you take them off there will be visible holes. Some guys and one of the official Lexus GXOR concepts vinyl wrapped over there holes. on my black GX I just vinyl wrapped all the trim satin black to give it a clean look.

[@onlyfoolriding8223]

Just did this today. Going from park to reverse much smoother. No rough clunk. Cost $60 bucks to do, including new grease gun, grease, and aftermarket zerk attachment.

[@GXBOB]

i'm glad it helped.

[@GXMAN16]

Awesome video, I think this is a very easy maintiance procedure to skip for someone who doesnt know what "relube the propeller shaft is" and putting that into image search google can get spicy, this is "required" on all Toyota 4x4s vehicles not just GXs , I beleive every 15k miles, to re-lube the propeller shaft. More importantly, you need to do that and change gear oil if you just came back from some mudding or forded through a stream/water deep enough where your drivetrain is submerged, don't wait till you hit your regular maintenance interval!! Don't buy the cheapest grease gun, trust me, it'll be a giant mess once it breaks. It's okay for grease to come out of the seals on the U joint zerks, you normally want to pump until you start seeing red or fresh grease start to come out. For the drive shafts, there won't be any grease coming out, there is huge debates on how many pumps. You can always call the dealer and ask the tech, 5-6 pumps is okay, I'm sure no mote than 10 won't cause any problems. We will see if the next video will be hydrolocked driveshaft or something involving a spouses dildo. I'm hoping for one of those personally!!

[@GXBOB]

Hey GXman, i actually did pump till grease seeped thru the seals. Can't see it because i switched from the red Mobil 1 grease to the gray Valvoline one. I like that your inputs are very in-depth. It helps out the rest of the community.

[@jdesmo1]

Yippie, just collected my brand new 2023 GX 460 Black-Line in Nori Green. Odometer now showing 38 miles (according to the Lexus app).

[@67vladsteele]

I think Sergeant Hartman was the inspiration for that Daytona Jack, with the long reach around.

[@blurglide]

It's a Christmas eve miracle, Bob! My shaft was so terribly dry and gritty, but now my problem is solved! Also...get a needle fitting for you grease gun. It looks like a ball inflator that attaches to the end, but you can reach tight spots.

[@GXBOB]

I’ll look into it, thanks!

[@crxbb9506]

@GXBOB thanks again for another GX how to video - the diagram was a great way to make it clear where all the fittings are - enjoy the holidays 🎉

[@luckyyou774]

How many miles needs to be done?

[@GXBOB]

@@luckyyou774 every 10k miles for normal driving. 5k if you tow.

[@luckyyou774]

@@GXBOB thx bob

[@paveltkachenko3231]

Thank you so much for showing this. This is amazing.

[@Loren460]

I literally just picked up my gx from DS replacement, I noticed a slight thump only when excelerating from a stop in about 1 seceond from exceleration when I bought in January but was bairly noticeable but bugged me & little some say its normal and just need to lube ujoints on drive shaft. When I dropped off my car for free maintenance last week I asked to take a lead lexus mechanic for a ride. He acknowledged the thunp and asked to keep gx for another day. Tried lubing, no joy, took another DS off a 18 like mine and installed no thump. Ended up getting a new DS under warranty. Now there's joy.

[@GXBOB]

Yeah, i had 2 driveshafts replaced by myself. Bought them on eBay and they fit and work as advertised. Couldn't believe how cheap ($200) and easy the install was. I wish i videotaped it back when i had a GX470.

[@Unb3arablePain]

I figured out how to lube my shaft last year Bob, but thank you for the excellent video! Great knowledge here!

[@GXBOB]

Telling me you lubed your shaft doesn’t sound right. Borderline disgusting if you ask me.

[@jaycarl1562]

@@GXBOB I agree, creepy AF!

[@PhilipUnderwood-oy9tv]

I took an angle grinder to the grease pump. To easily reach those tight spots.

[@GXBOB]

Great tip!

[@jd2plus2]

Thank you and happy holidays . Very instructive . Now to get out in the snow and find the car . Ok , maybe in the spring

[@GXBOB]

Yeah....I don't know how u guys in the snow do it but I'm never leaving California...ever.

[@W00ptid0]

Thank you!! I have been missing a couple of these. This was great!

[@GXBOB]

You’re welcome Sean!

[@thomasinthe1990s]

This is your best video yet! Merry Christmas, Bob! Thanks I needed this video. The GX470 must be similar. He needs it worse but I will do both!

[@GXBOB]

I’m going to have to disagree. My best videos have my girlfriend, Tyesha, in them.

[@can-cruiser]

Thanks Bob,.. great video as usual. Merry Christmas..

[@GXBOB]

Happy holidays! Cancruiser, always a pleasure to see comments from you.

[@Loren460]

Hell yeah a new video!, its like Christmas morning

[@GXBOB]

Loren. I'm still traumatized that you're a dude.

[@Loren460]

@@GXBOB happens all the time.

[@jacobfogarty1420]

You’re hysterical. Love your videos! You actually inspired me last week to order the grille upgrade for my wife’s 18 Lexus. Was wondering how to grease the driveshaft and what do you know, you have the first video that pops up.

[@GXBOB]

You should check the homemade videos I uploaded to pornhub .

[@gleamour1901]

Bob, you are the best!!!

[@GXBOB]

Thanks for the kind words. Trying my best.

[@freshdotholla]

Robert in 2023 lets do a Multi terrain select and crawl control installation on the lower trims Thanks in advance, Merry Christmas

[@GXBOB]

I got in touch with Acrad from Club Lexus to do a alternative crawl control but never got around to doing it. He wrote out a really really good write up for installing one. I just gotta find a good weekend to attack it.

[@freshdotholla]

@@GXBOB Awesome, ill be waiting patiently.

[@rohankrishna95]

The timing cover of my 2014 GX460 LUX with only 108K miles is leaking oil. I hope you make a video on this issue soon.

[@barnaclebarry7908]

GOD DAMN IT WINSTON

[@GXBOB]

Thats the old Bob. The new Bob says " Hey Winston, i understand we all make mistakes and i know you did not do that intentionally and you sincerely apologize. Would you kindly stand in the corner and think about how you made me feel and how it can impact another human being's feelings."

[@dalephillips8250]

I wonder if the 2020 Tundra's have this need? I'm gonna have to check more carefully under there because I didn't notice any zerk fittings when I was under my truck.

[@jinheu5119]

I’m watching all your videos to do self maintenance on my GX. That’s why I’ve been asking you questions. My question on this one is do you need to take your skid plate off to do this job or can you leave it on? You’re like the god of the GX

[@GXBOB]

Take off your skid plate and leave it in your garage. You don’t need it unless you’re going out offroading. For every day driving just leave it off. It’ll make your car lighter and you’re able to do all your repairs without removing and installing each time. 🍷

[@jinheu5119]

@@GXBOB can I use Mobil one synthetic red grease on sale at my Walmart for five dollars

[@bohan9957]

For the spider yokes, aren't you supposed to keep pumping until all of the old grease have been pushed out? And for the slip yoke, I thought you're not supposed to pump more than five times to prevent overfilling and hydro lock the slip joint.

[@GXBOB]

We can debate on this all night long Bo Han but i got some Christmas caroling to do at the local community home for orphaned children with missing limbs.. Check out thread #11 by Lexus forums Moderator himself, Acrad. 🎤🎤🎤 www.clublexus.com/forums/gx-2nd-gen-2010-present/854338-chassis-lubrication-grease-propeller-shaft-spiders-and-slide-yoke-zerks.html

[@GXMAN16]

Yep for the spider yokes, that's normally the procedure, you want to start seeing a hint of that red grease coming out. I have no idea how many pumps are needed for the drive shaft. Toyota doesn't specify, just says to lubricate the propeller shaft every 15k miles. So I'm sure it's fine, as long as you don't pump half a tube in there. I had no idea what a propeller shaft was when I had my first Toyota, so I doubt many people do it. You're also suppose to re torque the chassis bolts too or something like that, yet they don't specificify what the torque is or where those bolts are.

[@bb5op585]

Amd from CarCareNut channel he is a Toyota master mechanic and I asked him the same question about the greasing of the propeller shaft. He said pump grease until you see the shaft move, as soon as it moves you can stop pumping. Spider joint zerk, pump until grease squeezes out then stop.

[@austinc691]

You gotta get black lug nuts. Set of 20 costs 15 on Amazon. Other 4 can be anti theft lug nuts for $30.

[@GXBOB]

Austin, diversification is key. If we go completely black then we'll lose the republican votes.

[@austinc691]

@@GXBOB ⬆haha big brain move! Another great video with the exception of that scoundrel Winston making all that noise.

[@randyamorde3408]

Great video as always Bob! Have a wonderful Christmas, don't spend it under your vehicles ;?)

[@GXBOB]

Too late, that's what happens when you have more enemies than friends.

[@JohnBones-ss1qt]

Awesome videos! Thanks for the expertise and commentary! One question - I had the front tires of my GX on ramps, backs were on the ground. I put it in neutral using the shift lockout (without starting the vehicle). I couldn’t get the drive shaft to rotate to locate the zerks. Do I need to have all the wheels off the ground to rotate the drive shafts ? Thanks!

[@GXBOB]

@@JohnBones-ss1qt yes I had mine off the ground to rotate.

[@surfordie82]

Very helpful video to make sure I didn't miss any zerk fittings on the GX. I'm no stranger to servicing U-joints, but couldn't help but chuckle while greasing them up... "Yup, there's my Jesus Christ membrane". LOL thank you for the laughs!

[@GXBOB]

i rewatched it and sometimes i roll my eyes and ask myself what the heck is this crap.

[@surfordie82]

@@GXBOB Way more entertaining than most other DIY videos, keep it up! Now...time to do my SAIS filter mod ASAP...

[@acox914]

GD Winston!!! Lol. Great video Bob!

[@GXBOB]

Do you know how many retakes i had to do because of that damn dog? Stop encouraging him.

[@theDarkKnight2022]

Happy Holidays! Found your channel this week and have been binge-watching all the videos and customizing my new-to-me 2020 GX460 Premium! Did a ton of research online, but couldn't find any useful guide/write-up to find and replace the flasher relay with a Diode Dynamics Smart Tap. It would be great if you could share your experience if you've done this already and if not, then may be try it out in one of your next projects? I really appreciate the great content here!

[@GXBOB]

Hey thanks for tuning in. Not sure why you need any smart taps when most high end LED bulbs come with canbus error free resistors already built in.

[@theDarkKnight2022]

@@GXBOB Agreed. I am interested in the tap once to signal a lane change capability that comes with the SmartTap. The relay was a direct plug-and-play in my previous RX350, but the GX has a 12 pin flasher relay (for towing lights) and I got the 12-pin to 8-pin wiring harness adapter (Toyota part no. 82241-35010) and then switched the pin 10 to 11. However, without being able to find the location of the OEM relay, I can't test it out.

[@GXTOLX]

U don't have to jack up gx. U can slide under it and grease it easily. Did myself 2 years back

[@GXBOB]

You didn’t consider that 80% of GX owners are fat. Google the statistics.

[@rizwanahmed11]

Just sliding under even when thin is a real pia. The zerk dont always line up and you have to move the vehicle back and forth for the zerks to line up. Its very tiring to go back and forth under and back in the car for old fat guys.

[@kenrichard5824]

Outstanding video

[@GXBOB]

Is it because you now know how to pronounce molybdenum?

[@lman8134]

Nice video. Going to do this today. Hopefully i'm slim enough to not have to jack it up. ;)

[@GXBOB]

It’s not your size, you need the wheels off the ground to be able to rotate it freely

[@lman8134]

@@GXBOB was able to get to them without rotating the shaft. The lube gods must have been on my side. Though I did notice the rear output shaft on the transfer case was weeping. :(

[@kasso187]

Great video! thank you!

[@GXBOB]

Any time Shawn. Merry Christmas.

[@keithk007]

Hi Bob. Can you do one on replacing the serpentine belt?

[@GXBOB]

sounds like a job for a nonlazy person if u ask me.

[@bropocalypse2065]

Bob, keep up the great content. Have you considered changing the name of your channel to Bob’s Lube and Ride?

[@GXBOB]

It never occurred to me that the title of my video would lead to a lot of jokes. lol.

[@ibkazi]

Again thanks for some useful video , learning something 👍 I would like to ask you I bought the lasfit mats , amazing fit , would also like to have the cargo mat but they don't have it , any idea with good cargomat , can u update me , thanks

[@GXBOB]

I don't use a rear cargo mat but i've heard good things about this one from Husky as far as value: www.amazon.com/Husky-Liners-Cargo-Liner-10-17/dp/B003R8E4AE

[@onlyrice]

Winston was about to release the floorjack on you!

[@GXBOB]

He’s not that smart, trust me.

[@h.m.jjammag2782]

Hi Bob, I`ve been watching your video and very informative. question, do you know where the excess grease goes on the slip yoke? since old grease is pushed out where does it go where as the cross joint you can see the old grease being pushed out.

[@GXBOB]

i wouldn't worry about that. Your intent is not to pump till excess comes out. Your intent is for the parts within are lubed enough to oem specs without having to wipe away excess via visual inspection.

[@kengecheung9929]

Hey GXBob, thanks so much for guiding us through the entire process! I finally made it though I've never done it before. One quick question, I recently bought the 15GX used from TX. The car has been serviced at Lexus dealership till 20k miles ago. Now it has 58k miles. I guess it hasn't been lubricated for a long time. I'm pretty sure I injected the grease into the areas but couldn't see any seep out like you did. I put 3-4 pumps more into each but still found no grease seep out. I didn't go too crazy since I didn't want to screw up the seals. Any advice? Do you think I should pump more? Can I wait a few months or a few thousand miles and then redo the process? Thanks again!

[@GXBOB]

@@kengecheung9929 sounds like the grease gun you’re using is not pushing down on the grease tube. Try using a different grease gun.

[@kengecheung9929]

@@GXBOB thanks for the quick response. I do have little experience with using the grease gun. I followed a guide on KZbin to load the grease gun and made sure it started to consistently flow before the job. Anyway, I'll try one more time. One last question, how much grease for each area would be too much to damage the seal? Thanks

[@menitofelix]

Love your videos, I’m new to the Gx 460 community, looking for a local north county San Diego mechanic. Any recommendations?

[@GXBOB]

You’re a little too down south. If you’re ever in the San Gabriel Valley there’s a Toyota specialist in the city of Rosemead that has great reviews. www.google.com/maps/place/Rosemead+Auto+Repair+Corporation,+2602+San+Gabriel+Blvd,+Rosemead,+CA+91770,+United+States/@34.0591082,-118.090312,15z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x80c2d00ce97b8271:0x702feffbee559f2e!8m2!3d34.0591082!4d-118.090312!16s%2Fg%2F1tfr0q37

[@sunilshrestha657]

just a quick question, is there a risk of vehicle rolling back while greasing them. I know it's in neutral and you can put a chock on other tires but can you engage your parking brake or something to be in the same side? Thanks Bob for the great informational video!

[@GXBOB]

Well in the event of an earthquake, you are pretty much dead. So my advise is to always do it on a level ground and do one axle at a time. I have been working on my own vehicle for so long that i can get a feel for what is safe or not on my sloped driveway.

[@jinheu5119]

Am I use red grease Mobil 1 synthetic

[@ea2267]

Thanks a lot, kind person!:)

[@GXBOB]

Is it because i'm a dog lover?

[@laker2001]

Hey Bob, just bought a '22 GX 460 and quickly learned that if you stop on any hill or steep driveway while in Drive mode this beast rolls backwards very easily. Is this a normal thing for a GX to do? Anything I should be doing to avoid this other than not releasing the break before i press on the gas?

[@TheAuuuMan]

press on the brake pedal hard for ~3s to engage hill assist

[@chrisshuck5346]

Winston! Lol! Thanks for the info Bob

[@GXBOB]

leave my dog alone.

[@davidpriest2191]

Hey bob what you the about ripping out the upper charcoal filter on the air box my gx is high mileage

[@GXBOB]

Never considered doing something like that. I would definitely pull some answers from folks more experienced in that area with the Lexus forums.

[@justmetuan]

How often should this be done bob?

[@GXBOB]

Every other oil change.

[@Fpan87]

Nice video. Question- putting the car in neutral, was your vehicle on the whole time while it was in neutral?

[@GXBOB]

@@Fpan87 No. My engine was not on while the vehicle was lifted.

[@Fpan87]

@@GXBOB How did you put in into neutral? New to car maintenance

[@GXBOB]

@@Fpan87 to the left of your shifter is a small black plastic cover. Remove it. Press down on the button below that black plastic cover while taking your shifter out of park.

[@Fpan87]

@@GXBOB thanks

[@Fpan87]

@@GXBOB Lucky day, didn't have to rotate anything. All 6 zerks were accessible just crawling underneath the car. Cheers! Tackling the fluids soon trans case and diff fluids soon, 30k should be a good interval?

[@gvkauffman]

Hi Bob, have you ever had a problem with your radio skipping? If so, how did you fix it? I have a 2018.

[@GXBOB]

you most likely have a loose plug in the back of your radio or perhaps a loose ground wire. It wouldn't hurt to take your radio out and have a look.

[@papano8717]

Bob When do you have to lube your drive shaft please ?

[@GXBOB]

You should really do it every other oil change. We know nobody really goes out of their way to do it but its recommended.

[@paveltkachenko3231]

Where does the grease go that I need to fill it every 10,000K ? PLEASE explain.

[@GXBOB]

I"m not sure what part of the video you didn't understand. I even spelled out Molybdenum for you.

[@MichaelSutcliffe-sq8hr]

Hey Bob! Thanks for making all of your videos, they're extremely helpful. I just bought a 2016 GX, and am greasing it for the first time. Got through the rear drive shaft without issue, but I was unable to rotate the front one by hand to acccess the fittings. I had the front tires off the ground, and was in neutral. What am I missing? Thank you!

[@GXBOB]

Try putting all 4 on jackstands and set your truck in neutral.

[@quickscoper39]

Is this the same for 470

[@Esoteric13-q8f]

Winston wildin out, mf said I do more then 10 pumps hahaha

[@GXBOB]

my next vid, i'm going to cook him. He is getting pretty tender.

[@Rob81818]

How are you able to move the shaft while parked?

[@GXBOB]

Put the entire vehicle on 4 jack stands.

[@Rob81818]

Thx!

[@colinkennedy8523]

hi winston!!!

[@GXBOB]

Damn dog ruins every video.

[@oozlovervdxp]

Can you do a always on fog mod? @gxbob

[@GXBOB]

i would if i had oem foglights to begin with but thats not hard to do. Its just a matter of cutting your fog light wire that supplies accessory power to the foglights and rewire it to a different switch that supplies "always on" current. I think i did a video on that for "turn signal to foglight conversion". Same concept.

[@oozlovervdxp]

@@GXBOB haha I do have an aftermarket switch panel to do so but I’m trying to avoid that and use OEM switch

[@DJTheGX]

Hi Bob 👋🏽

[@GXBOB]

Is that an emoji of a middle finger?

[@kosta2177]

How often should I do that?

[@GXBOB]

I would do it every other oil change

[@kosta2177]

@@GXBOB thanks Bob!

[@kosta2177]

@@GXBOBThanks again! Just finished it with the help of your video

[@mrlafalot]

God Dammit Winston

[@GXBOB]

he's the best dog in the whole wide world you know.

[@lacostamontana3019]

It's really dry in there.

[@GXBOB]

@@lacostamontana3019 Here you go: amzn.to/40PIEMu

[@Paata02]

lol, you triggered my Google to pronounce the same thing

[@GXBOB]

@@Paata02 lol

[@Sam9wilson9]

❤

[@scarter176]

Bob, you need a hydraulic lift for your garage. :)

[@GXBOB]

My truck will go thru the roof if i had one.

[@seattleshon]

When I saw that you were lubing your shaft, I was getting all excited as I thought I was going to watch a porno. Damn you, Bob. Also can you give me a link to the Harbor Freight jack that you bought?

[@GXBOB]

Damn Shon Hong, you know I've matured since 2 weeks ago. Here's the link to the awesome floor jack. www.harborfreight.com/3-ton-long-reach-low-profile-professional-floor-jack-with-rapid-pump-blue-56641.html?campaignid=12235147353&adsetid=127899616695&product=56641&store=&gclid=CjwKCAiAhqCdBhB0EiwAH8M_GkVcydZrf4CtmgsJbsEAtI19MW9zkaWg43f6yWf9Bv2AtKEONiv3nRoCKk8QAvD_BwE

[@RubiconSS26]

I’ve seen Jesus (long story) he didn’t look at all like that😳

[@GXBOB]

i should have stuck to spider joint

[@BrutusPalmeira]

How ro lube my driveshaft???? my GgX470 turned red, 😆😂

[@GXBOB]

Get your mind out of the gutter, this is a family channel.

[@joshuapack1941]

Winston 😂

[@GXBOB]

I’m currently force feeding him with hand lotion because we are borderline homeless. The GX is draining me financially.

[@joshuapack1941]

@@GXBOBhahaha man I was dying. Thanks for the video, ordered the parts to do this for my wifes GX this weekend

[@doctorwgca]

You stole the grease that I told you about 3 years ago!!! No credit for me??? LOL

[@GXBOB]

No i didn't. Click on the title and a dropdown will appear with all the links i provided. The grease link actually says "Valvoline grease (Many thanks to Dr WGCA for recommending the grease):"

[@doctorwgca]

@GX*BOB I know. Just messing with you... Did you see the new 12.3" QLED Android 12 center screen/console head unit just posted on YT from Belsee (China)? I just bought it. Badass!!!

[@colinberry2991]

Jesus Christ membrane. Heheh

[@GXBOB]

i try to use words that are easy to depict and visualize. I'm not sure of any other word i could've used to describe a cross. But Jesus Christ membrane does sound kinda weird.

[@colinberry2991]

No, I got you. You stuck with it the rest of the video so it’s understood. Maybe Jesus sticks? Haha

[@DukeFame88]

Nice video. Have you ever had issues with the rear door handle sticking and not closing? I have a 2013 GX and the dealer wants $400 to fix.

[@GXBOB]

no i have never had that issue. I can see that happening if you're living or visiting environments that can influence all your moving truck parts. I would save myself $400 and start taking things apart to do some easy metal to metal/plastic lubing.

[@1ek]

Hey bob do you have an ig ? I wanna ask you a few questions!

[@GXBOB]

Gx.bob is my ig but it’s about my personal life and not cars. Hit me up on ig anyways

[@hermelinjaredgonzalezsanch7579]

Great video thanks