Operation and maintenance manual

Section 160-0030
SM 2147 Rev 1 10-03
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Rear Axle Group - Axle Group (Hub)
5. Add gear oil of the type specified in Section 300-
0020, LUBRICATION SYSTEM, through the differential
oil filler/level hole until level with bottom of hole.
6. Check oil level to bottom of filler/level hole in both
hubs (38) and top up as necessary. Leave oil to settle
for 15 minutes then check oil level again in both hubs
(38) and differential.
7. Re-fit then tighten filler/level plugs (1) in both hubs
(38) and differential.
8. Clean interfaces between road wheels, hub (38) and
wheel nuts (25).
9. Re-fit road wheels, securing with wheel nuts (25).
Remove timber supports and lower vehicle to ground.
Fully tighten wheel nuts (25) to a torque of 365 - 400 lbf
ft (495 - 542 Nm).
MAINTENANCE
Numbers in parentheses refer to Fig. 1, unless
otherwise specified.
WARNING
To prevent personal injury and property
damage, be sure wheel blocks, blocking
materials and lifting equipment are properly
secured and of adequate capacity to do the job
safely.
General
At first service then every 1 000 hours (6 months),
check the following and repair or replace where
necessary:
a - General condition of nuts, bolts and axle housing.
b - Gaskets and oil seals for signs of leakage.
Wheel nuts (25) should be checked and
re-tightened if necessary, after first 10 hours of
operation. Check torque every 50 hours (weekly)
thereafter.
Oil Change Period
Note: For recommended oils, refer to Section
Fig. 7 - Planet Carrier Installation
SM - 2728