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SECTION 6
OIL, FILTER AND LUBRICATION INFORMATION
dislocating the bearing seals due to excessive grease pres-
sure.
Do not use high pressure or excessive amounts of grease.
Damage to the bearing seals could result.
6.4.6 Idler Shaft Bearing Lubrication - All models except
FRONTIER and AVENGERS
The idler shaft bearing flanges are fitted with grease nipples
(Figure 6-11). The inner bearing flange utilizes a right angle
grease fitting to the top of the flange, which faces back to-
wards the driver's compartment. Easily accessible, this pro-
vides a convenient method of greasing the inner bearings. A
grease gun fitted with a flexible extension is required. These
bearings should be greased with a small amount of a lithium
based, NLGI #2 or 3 mineral oil based grease, (such as Shell
Alvania #3). Apply every 100 hours of operation or whenever
major maintenance is performed on the vehicle.
Figure 6-11. Idler shaft bearing grease nipples.
6.4.6 Idler Shaft Bearing Lubrication - FRONTIER and
AVENGER Models
Left and right hand side inner idler shaft bearings are fitted
with a right angled grease fitting. With the front floor pan
removed, the left side idler shaft grease fitting is accessible
at the bottom of the bearing flange. The right side idler shaft
grease fitting is located at the top of the flange. Both of these
can be accessed conveniently with a grease gun fitted with
a flexible extension head. Grease with a small amount of a
lithium based, NLGI #2 or 3 mineral oil based grease, (such
as Shell Alvania #3). Apply every 100 hours of operation or
whenever major maintenance is performed on the vehicle.
6.4.7 Inner Axle Bearing Lubrication
The inner axle flanges are equipped with a grease nipple.
( Figure 6-12) Lubricate the bearings with a small amount of a
lithium based, NLGI #2 or 3 mineral oil based grease, (such as
Shell Alvania #3). Apply every 100 hours or before the vehicle
is taken out of service for any extended period. Only a small
amount of grease is required.
Figure 6-12. Inner axle flange grease nipple.
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