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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
11.2 Replacing the oil in front
axle hub drives
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To change the oil, jack up front axle until wheels
rotate freely; disengage the 4WD.
Draining the oil
● Turn wheel until the hole is at the bottom.
● Place collecting pan underneath.
● Remove drain plug and allow the oil to drain
completely.
● Clean the drain plug, refit and tighten.
Filling with oil
● With hole on the left and marker in horizontal
position, fill with oil up to the overlow.
Fig.39
11.3 Front axle suspension
Relieving pressure from hydraulic li-
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● Remove cover plates from right of doorway.
● Open plugs (A).
WARNING:
Even with the engine switched off
and the load removed from the front
axle, hydraulic lines of the front
suspension are under pressure.
Always relieve pressure before
undoing connections!
When checking for leaks, to avoid
injury, use suitable material (e.g. a
piece of wood).
Fig.40