Page No.3
NDS2 issue A
Spicer SpecialityAxle Division - Technical Publications
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LUBRICATION AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE FOR NDS AXLE RANGE
SECTION 1 LUBRICATION
1.1 GREASING PERIODS
1.1.1 ON HIGHWAY APPLICATIONS
Pressure lubricate every 6 months or 30000 miles (48000 km)
A more frequent lubrication cycle is required for axles used in on/off highway, refuse, or other severe
service applications.
1.1.2 Grease points as shown in fig.no.1.
Greasing points
Fig.No.1
Recommended lubrication - LITHIUM BASE ROLLER BEARING GREASE NLGI NUMBER 2
1.2 Recommended Greases
Use greases to grade "F" in lubrication manual
Grease top and bottom
lubricators
until grease can be seen
escaping from swivel / axle bed
interfaces
Grease top
and bottom
lubricators
NOTE :- ALL OTHER COMPONENTS IN THE NDS RANGE OF AXLES ARE
GREASED FOR LIFE AND REQUIRE NO FURTHER LUBRICATION
DURING THE LIFE OF THE COMPONENT.
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