7 CARE AND MAINTENANCE
7.66 MHL360 E
7.7.15.2 Rear axle differential
Checking the axle oil level
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Remove the check and filler plug (320/1),
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 (320/1).
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Open the drain plug (320/2) 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 (320/2).
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Fill with oil through the check and filler plug
(320/1) up to the bottom edge of the bore.
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Carefully close the check and filler plug.
7.7.15.3 Wheel hub
The wheel hubs and axle casings (differentials)
have separate oil chambers.
Checking the oil level
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Turn the wheel until the drain plug (321/2)
on the hub is at the bottom.
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Remove the check and filler plug (321/1),
check and top up with oil if necessary.
Changing the oil
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Turn the wheel until the drain plug (321/2)
on the hub is at the bottom.
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Open the check and filler plug (321/1).
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Open the drain plug and drain the oil.
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Rinse if required.
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Carefully close the drain plug.
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Fill with oil through the check and filler plug
(321/1) up to the bottom edge of the open-
ing.
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Carefully close the check and filler plug.
Fig. 320 Rear axle differential
Fig. 321 Wheel hub