REAR AXLE ± On-vehicle Service
27-7
GEAR OIL LEVEL CHECK
1. Remove the filler plug.
2. Check that the gear oil level is between the upper limit
(the bottom of a filler plug) and the lower limit.
3. If the gear oil level is not between the upper limit and
the lower limit, add the specified gear oil until the gear
oil level reaches the bottom of the filler plug.
Specified gear oil:
Hypoid gear oil API classification GL-5 or higher
SAE viscosity No. 90, 80W
4. Install the filler plug, and then tighten it to the specified
torque.
Tightening torque: 49 Nm
WHEEL BEARING AXIAL PLAY CHECK
1. Place a dial gauge against the axle shaft as shown in
the illustration, and then move the axle shaft in the axial
direction and check the axial play.
Limit: 0.025 mm
2. If the axial play exceeds the limit, check the backing plate
to axle housing tightening torque. If it is correct, replace
the bearing.
AXLE HOUSING OIL SEAL REPLACEMENT
1. Use the special tools to remove the axle shaft assembly.
(Refer to P.27-11.)
2. Use the special tools to remove the oil seal.
3. Apply multipurpose grease to the oil seal contact surface
of the axle housing.
Gear oil
8 mm
Upper limit
Lower limit
MB990211
MB990244 (Three)
MB991354
MB990212
MB990211
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