CARE AND MAINTENANCE 7
MHL380 D 7.71
7.9.14.1 Front axle differential
The steering axle's wheel hubs and axle casings
(differentials) have separate oil chambers.
Checking the axle oil level
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Remove the check and filler plug (224/1),
check and top up with oil if necessary.
Changing axle oil
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Park the machine on level ground.
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Apply the parking brake.
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Open the check and filler plug (224/1).
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Open the drain plug (224/2) on the differ-
ential and drain oil.
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Flush out the axle if necessary.
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Carefully close the drain plug (224/2).
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Fill with oil through the check and filler plug
(224/1) up to the bottom edge of the bore.
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Carefully close the check and filler plug.
Fig. 224 Front axle differential