1. Park the vehicle on a level surface, shut down
the engine, and set the parking brake. Chock the
rear tires.
2. Make sure the tires touch the ground. Do not
raise the vehicle.
3. Clean off all grease fittings prior to lubrication.
IMPORTANT: Meritor recognizes that industry
trends are moving toward increased selection
and usage of synthetic grease in vehicle
maintenance. However, some seals are known
to expand when in contact with synthetic
grease. Consult your local Meritor
representative for synthetic grease application
references before using any synthetic grease
when performing axle service and maintenance.
4. Using a multipurpose grease, NLGI grade 1 or 2,
lubricate the kingpins through the grease fittings
on the top and bottom of the knuckle. See
Fig. 3.
5. Apply lubricant until new lubricant comes from
the thrust bearing seal and the upper shim pack.
6. Remove the chocks.
Easy Steer
™
Kingpins—Axles
With Unitized Wheel Ends
NOTE: This procedure applies to Easy Steer
Plus
™
MFS 10-2015-N and MFS 12-2015-N
sealed front axles. Refer to the identification tag
on the front of the axle beam.
On Easy Steer Plus front axles, the grease fittings
are on the top and bottom kingpin caps of the
knuckle.
1. Shut off the engine, apply the brakes, and chock
the rear tires.
2. Make sure the tires touch the ground. Do not
raise the vehicle.
3. Clean off all grease fittings prior to lubrication.
IMPORTANT: Meritor recognizes that industry
trends are moving toward increased selection
and usage of synthetic grease in vehicle
maintenance. However, some seals are known
to expand when in contact with synthetic
grease. Consult your local Meritor
representative for synthetic grease application
references before using any synthetic grease
when performing axle service and maintenance.
4. Using a multipurpose grease, NLGI grade 1 or 2,
lubricate the kingpins through the grease fittings
on the top and bottom of the knuckle. See
Fig. 4.
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A
A. Apply lubricant until new lubricant comes from these
areas.
1. Grease Fitting
Fig. 3, Sealed, Easy Steer Kingpin Lubrication
10/11/2001
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A
1
A. Apply lubricant until new lubricant comes from these
areas.
1. Grease Fitting
Fig. 4, Sealed, Easy Steer Plus Kingpin Lubrication
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