Meritor 17X - Lubrication Specifications

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Meritor Differential Carrier 17X
6 Tightening Torque Values & Lubrication
T
ightening Torque Table
Description
Nm Degrees Kgm
1 Drive pinion nut – M45X2 1350÷1670 135÷167
2 Lock nut sensor switch - M16X1 [**] 35÷45 3.5÷4.5
3 Sensor hole plug (if fitted) - M16X1 [**] 60÷75 6 ÷ 7,5
4 Cover capscrews - M6X1 10÷12 1.0÷1.2
5 Diff. bearing cap.capscrews M22X2.5 [*] (torque + angle procedure) 200 90°÷105° 20
(torque only) 650÷810 65÷81
6 Adjusting ring lock plate capscrew M6X1 10÷12 1÷1.2
7 Stud into cast housing M16x1.5 (if fitted) 63÷77 6.3 ÷ 7.7
Stud into fabricated housing M16x1.5 (if fitted) [***] 63÷77 6.3 ÷ 7.7
8 Carrier assembly to cast housing
screws/stud nut M16X1.5 [*] (torque + angle procedure) 100 105°÷115° 10
(torque only) 260÷280 26÷28
8 Carrier assembly to fabricated housing [***]
screws/stud nut M16X2 [*] (torque + angle procedure) 100 80°÷90° 10
(torque only) 250÷440 25÷44
9 Oil filler plug cast housing M24X1.5 [***] 80 ± 20 8 ± 2
Oil filler plug fabricated housing M24X1.5 [***] min.47 min 4.7
10 Oil drain plug cast housing M24X1.5 [***] 80 ± 20 8 ± 2
Oil drain plug fabricated housing M24X1.5 [***] min.47 min 4.7
11 Breather cast housing screw M12X1.5 25 ÷ 35 2.5÷3.5
Breather fabricated housing M12X1 15 ÷ 20 1.5÷2
* Preferred method: Torque + angle.
** Apply sealant Loctite 573 to the threads and carefully screw into the differential casing approx. 3 threads.
*** Apply sealant Loctite 573 to the threads if removed.
Torque Values
Lubrication
Oil Specification Oil Capacity
Hypoid Gear Oil MS 17X = 12.5 ± 0.5 Litres
• S.A.E. J2360 - GL5 - tested and approved (see also TP0460)