Sterling Trucks Acterra MX - Manual (Page 117)

46–01 Steering Driveline
Lubricating
Wipe the grease fittings clean. See Fig. 1 . Using a
pressure gun, apply a lithium-based grease (NLGI
grade 2) sparingly to the universal joints and slip-joint
splines.
46–02 Drag Link Lubricating
1. Using a clean rag, wipe the dirt from both grease
fittings on the drag link. See
Fig. 2 .
2. Using a pressure gun, apply multipurpose chas-
sis grease at the grease fittings until old grease
is forced out of the socket.
NOTE: Use multipurpose chassis grease NLGI
grade 1 (6% 12-hydroxy lithium stearate grease)
or NLGI grade 2 (8% 12-hydroxy lithium stear-
ate grease). Grade 2 chassis grease is pre-
ferred.
1
2
3
4
5
1
6
6
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7
7
1. Pinch Bolt
2. Universal Joint Shaft
3. Bushing
4. Boot
5. Boot Retainer
6. Prevailing Torque Locknut
7. Grease Fitting
Fig. 1, Steering Driveline
Steering
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