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LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
7-1.5 Semi-Annual Inspections
Semi-Annual Preventative Maintenance, Checks, and Services
System/Component Action
Standard
Interval
Alternate
As Indicated
Air Conditioning Inspect sight glass. See “Air Conditioning Sight Glass” on
page 6-4 for additional information.
6 Months
Automatic Slack
Adjusters
Lubricate with clay-based NLGI Grade 1 or 2 grease. (See
Meritor lube chart for additional information).
6 Months See Axle
Manual
Disc Brake Calipers Lubricate with clay-based NLGI Grade 1 or 2 grease (See
Meritor lube chart for additional information.)
6 Months See Axle
Manual
Cab Door Hinges Inspect and Adjust. Spray with silicone lubricant. 6 Months
Cab Door Latches Lubricate with Lubriplate105 grease or equivalent. 6 Months
Cab Door Strikers Inspect and adjust. 6 Months
Door Window
Regulators
Lubricate with Lithium NLGI grade EP2 grease. 6 Months
Seat Adjuster Slides Lubricate with Lithium NLGI grade EP2 grease. 6 Months
Steering Gear Lubricate with Lithium NLGI grade EP2 grease. 6 Months
Tire Alignment (Front
Axle)
Check toe-in on front tires. 6 Months
Transmission Fluid Trucks in severe duty applications, or trucks equipped with
transmission retarders, should have transmission fluid tested
for water and glycol contamination. See “Transmission Fluid
Analysis” on page 6-27 for additional information.
6 Months 12,000
miles
500 hours
Treadle Valve Inspect, clean, and lubricate treadle valve pivot pin and piston
cylinder using a Barium grease, spec BW-204-M.
6 Months 25K miles
900 hours
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