Maintenance work on the carrier
7.8 Angle gear
07.12.2017
Maintenance manual 3 302 649 en 7 - 53
GMK4090
Changing the oil
• Place a receptacle under the angle gear,
the oil cooler and the filter.
• Check the type of the angle gear: (A) or (B);
à Checking, p. 7 - 51.
• Remove the drain plug (1). The illustration
shows type (A).
• Screw the discharge connection piece and
hose on to the valve (2) on to the angle gear
and drain the oil into the receptacle;
à Handling the valves, p. 7 - 102.
• Take the connecting piece and hose off the
valve (2).
• Screw the discharge connection piece and
hose on to the valve (3) on to the oil cooler
and drain the oil into the receptacle.
• Take the connecting piece and hose off the valve (3).
• Remove the filter (4) and allow the oil to drain from it into the receptacle.
• Change the filter (6).
• Replace the gasket (5).
• Tighten the filter (4).
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Risk of scalding from gear oil at operating temperature
You could scald yourself by gear oil escaping in an uncontrolled manner at
operating temperature. Wear appropriate protective gloves and take care
not to come into contact with the gear oil.
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Risk of environmental damage due to leaking consumables
Always let consumables drain into suitable receptacles. Wipe up any con-
sumables that escape.
Store/dispose of consumables and any soaked equipment properly.
Ask about the applicable regulations.