Checking the drive axle gearbox oil
– Unscrew the oil plug at the oil level aperture
(1).
– Check the gear shaft oil level to ensure it is
near the observation aperture posi-
tion(around 15mm).
– If necessary, fill the gearbox with gear oil
until oil flows out of the oil level aperture.
NOTE
Please refer to the chapter on replacing the
drive axle gearbox oil for steps to take when
adding gear oil.
Wheel replacement procedure
Rear wheel replacement procedure
– Turn off the truck and perform the prelimi-
nary maintenance operations.
– Partially loosen the wheel fastening nuts
(1).
– Raise the back of the truck by jack and ar-
range supports (2) under the ballast.
– Lower the truck so that it rests on the sup-
ports.
– Completely unscrew the nuts (1) and pull off
the wheel.
– Fit the new wheel, positioning it in such a
way that any inflation valve is always on the
outside.
– Tighten the fastening nuts, following the
three-stage sequence indicated in the rele-
vant paragraph:
– Tighten the nuts slightly so that the wheel
rests well on the hub.
– Tighten the nuts to 50% of the prescribed
torque.
– Raise the truck to free the supports.
– Remove the supports.
Maintenance
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