MAINTENANCE
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REAR AXLE
The rear axle has an oil level check/fill plug located on the driver side at the
rear of the housing. Unless leakage of axle oil is evident, an annual check is
sufficient.
Change the axle oil at the intervals indicated in the SCHEDULED MAINTE-
NANCE CHART on page 30. The drain plug is located at the bottom of the rear
axle housing.
Checking the Axle Oil Level
1. Clean the area around the check/fill plug.
2. Remove the plug. The correct axle oil level is just below the bottom of the
threaded hole.
3. If axle oil is low, slowly add oil with a pump until it starts to seep from the check/fill hole. Install the plug.
AIR FILTER
Inspect and replace the air filter cartridge at the intervals indi-
cated in the SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE CHART on
page 30.
NOTICE: The filter is a dry filter. Do not apply oil.
1. Unlatch the cover to access the air filter cartridge.
2. Remove the filter from the housing.
3. Inspect the cartridge.
Usingcompressed air to clean the fil-
ter cartridge will damage the filter which can causeenginedamage.
4. A lightly soiled filter can be cleaned by tapping out dust. Do not use compressed air on the filter. If the filter is
heavily soiled, it must be replaced.
5. Reinstall or replace the filter, making sure it is fully seated in the housing.
6. Replace the housing and secure with the latches on the air cleaner cover.
LUBRICATION
Do not usemore than three pumps of
grease in a grease fitting at any one time.
Excess greasecan causegrease seals to
fail, or allowgrease into areas that coulddamage compo-
nents.
Pumpingmore than three pumps of grease in a grease fitting
coulddamage grease seals andcause prematurebearing fail-
ure.
Lubricate components at the intervals indicated in the SCHED-
ULED MAINTENANCE CHART on page 30.
Tools
• Socket, 13 mm
• Ratchet
• Funnel
Drain Plug
Check/Fill Plug
Air Filter Cartridge
King Pin
View from Underside of Vehicle
Rack Ball Joint
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