Cayman 2006 Chassis Information — Section 10 • 245
Front Brakes
The slack adjuster and camshaft need to be lubed
periodically to ensure proper brake operation. Lubricate
every 10,000 miles or three months.
DRIVE AXLE & DRIVE SHAFT
Drive Axle:
The chassis drive axle is a single reduction axle. The differential
gears consist of a hypoid pinion and ring gear set and bevel
differential gears. The differential carrier can be removed from the
axle housing as a unit in order to perform repairs.
All power from the engine to the rear tires is transferred through
the rear axle. For this reason, it is important that maintenance be
performed on the axle as required to avoid premature wear of the
gears and bearings in the axle.
Drive Axle Lubricant:
The rear axle is fi lled with synthetic gear oil meeting MIL-L-2105D specifi cations. Change interval is every
250,000 miles, or 36 months, whichever occurs fi rst.
During lubricant change, fi ne metal particles will be observed clinging to the magnetic fi ll and drain plugs of
the axle. These particles are normal wear particles from the axle components, but will cause faster than normal
wear of the axle components if allowed to circulate through the lubricant. It is recommended that the magnetic
plugs be tested, if not replaced, at each lubricant change. These plugs should have suffi cient magnetic strength to
pick up a 1.5 pound weight of low carbon steel. Never replace a magnetic plug with a non-magnetic “pipe plug”
as they will not keep the lubricant clear of metal particles or seal properly.
The level of lubricant in the rear axle should be checked every 30,000 miles or annually, whichever comes
fi rst. This will ensure adequate lubricant in the axle for proper operation.
090416
Ring and Pinion Gears
Typical Air Drum Brakes:
Lubricate until new grease
appears at exit points.
090350.
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