Maintenance work on the carrier
7.9 Axle lines
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07.12.2017
7.9.6 Lubricating the Cardan shafts in the axle lines
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Check all Cardan shafts to see if they have grease nipples.
Cardan shafts with grease nipples must be serviced, Cardan shafts without
grease nipples are maintenance-free.
Grease, spare
parts, tools
– Grease gun from the tool set.
Prerequisites – The truck crane must be raised on outriggers or parked over an inspec-
tion pit.
– The engine is not running and is secured against unauthorised use;
à p. 2 - 3.
– The wheels must be turned as far as they will go, so that the lubricating
nipples on the sides of the final drives are more easily accessible.
Lubrication
Cardan shafts (2) are fitted only to the 8 x 8 x 8
drive.
• Check which Cardan shafts (1) and (2) have
lubricating nipples (3).
• Clean the grease nipples (3).
• Inject grease into the grease nipples until
grease escapes from the bearing points.
Do not inject grease with excessive force,
otherwise the lip seals may be damaged.
• Remove the excess grease.
Lubricating
grease
Designation
acc. to
DIN 51502
Specifications
Classification
GROVE part no.
Grease KP - 1K - 50 DIN 51825 03233369