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Old 05-27-2009, 07:24 PM   #1 (permalink)
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As the weather picks up I am beginning to do my own oil changes on my '06 XLT. If I remember correctly from the manual, a chassis lube is to be performed also. Is this something I can do myself? Which parts have to be lubed?
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Most of the front suspension parts are "lubed for life" and can not be lubed (no place for a zerk fitting).
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