Originally Posted by TomB

also take notice when you take apart your cvd's for a rebuild, pay close attention to the inside area where the cvd knuckle contacts the outdrive, you'll notice there isn't any dirt where the metal to metal contact is, you will only find dirt on the outside of the cvd, but there is no real wear and tear on the exposed parts anyway, the wear and tear occurs in the parts that go inside the cvd dogbone, the pin holes, and the internal parts that contact each other. if you grease all of these, they last longer.