Greasing drive shaft through zerk fitting

2001 NISSAN PATHFINDER
274,000 MILES • 3.5L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DEKALB
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Hello, I have a question that I cannot get a concrete answer. In Short, how much grease do I put down in my drive shaft via zerk fitting? Do I keep greasing until I see grease coming out through the slip yoke seal or not? This is what I have done thus far. However, some say this is bad because I can blow a seal?
In conclusion, this is the only zerk fitting I have on the whole car just front side of the driveshaft (propeller shaft) and I just want to make it right. Any response would be greatly appreciated and love your YouTube channel.

Ron (Atlanta Ga.)
Feb 15, 2018 at 7:22 AM
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CARADIODOC
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Two or three pumps at each oil change is more than sufficient. The goal is to allow the shaft to slide freely to allow the length to change as the vehicle goes over bumps in the road. That grease cannot go anywhere, so there is no need to keep replenishing it.
Feb 16, 2018 at 8:46 AM
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