Mack M359 - Chassis Lubrication; Lubricating Grease; Lubrication Procedure

MAINTENANCE, LUBRICATION AND SERVICE
LUBRICATION
Chassis Lubrication
General lubrication includes lubricating
all the grease ttings in the drivetrain,
front and rear suspensions, power
steering, and front axle, using a grease
gun.
Grease the chassis every 24 000 km
(15,000 mi). However, the lubrication
intervals should be every 16 000 km
(10,000 mi) or less to reect heavy-duty
use if the vehicle is in a demanding
environment or running in a dirty or
corrosive atmosphere.
Lubricating Grease
Use grease with a lithium base with EP
additives and a consistency of NLGI No.
2. Care should be taken not to use any
grease other than one with EP additives
for the driveshaft. DO NOT use any solid
lubricants, such as graphite, copper or
molybdenum disulde.
Lubrication Procedure
Make sure the grease ttings are
cleaned off before greasing ll grease to
the point where old grease and
contaminants are forced out from the
part and only new grease comes out. If
new grease cannot be lled so old
grease is ushed out, the part needs to
be checked for problems. If a tting
does not accept lubrication due to
damage or internal stoppage, replace it.
NOTE
Think of greasing the same way as an oil
change. All old grease should come out
and be replaced with new grease. Remove
excess grease from ttings, shackles and
other surfaces.
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