Maintenance 6
Maintenance as required
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Lubricating the steering axle
– Use grease to lubricate the lubricating nip-
ples (5) at the stub axle bearing and steer-
ing lever bearings (see ⇒ Chapter "Main-
tenance data table", P. 6-186). Operate
steering during the lubrication process.
NOTE
Please note: The more often the truck is clea-
ned, the more frequently it must be lubricated.
Checking the hoses for leaktightness
– Retighten leaky connections.
NOTE
Have your service centre replace defective
lines.
– After repairs, force out trapped air by re-
peatedly turning the steering wheel from
stop to stop.
Checking the tightening torque of the
stub axle nuts
– Set steering to end stop.
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4
– Use the torque wrench to check the tight-
ening torque (see ⇒ Chapter "Maintenance
data table", P. 6-186) of the stub axle nut
(3).
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