MAINTENANCE
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REAR AXLE
The only maintenance necessary for the first five years is the inspection of the rear axle for lubricant leakage. Unless
leakage is visible, the lubricant needs to be replaced after five years. Refer to the Service and Repair Manual for the
fluid replacement procedure.
Change the axle oil at the intervals indicated in the SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE CHART on page 32.
Checking the Lubricant Level
Clean the area around the check/fill plug and remove the plug. The correct lubricant level is just below the bottom of
the threaded hole. If lubricant is low, add lubricant as required. Add lubricant slowly until lubricant starts to seep from
the hole. Install the check/fill plug. In the event that the lubricant is to be replaced, the oil pan must be removed or the
oil siphoned through the check/fill hole.
LUBRICATION
Do not use more than three pumps of
grease in a grease fitting at any one time.
Excess grease can cause grease seals to
fail, or allow grease into areas that could damage compo-
nents.
Pumping more than three pumps of grease in a grease fitting
could damage grease seals and cause premature bearing fail-
ure.
Lubricate components at the intervals indicated in the SCHED-
ULED MAINTENANCE CHART on page 32.
King Pin
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