Spicer Single Drive Axles Service Manual: S170, S190, S590 - Manual (Page 57)

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Wheel End Seal
Wheel End Seal Wheel Ends Without Oil Fill Hole
1. With axle level and wheel ends assembled, add lubri-
cant through filler hole in axle housing cover until
fluid is level with the bottom of filler hole.
2. Raise the right side of the axle 6" or more. Hold axle
in this position for one minute.
3. Lower the right side.
4. Raise the left side of the axle 6" or more. Hold axle in
this position for one minute.
5. Lower the left side.
6. With axle on a level surface, add lubricant through
housing cover oil filler hole until fluid is level with the
bottom of the hole.
Note: Axles without wheel end fill holes will require approxi-
mately 2.5 additional pints of lubricant to bring the lube
level even with the bottom of fill hole.
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1 - With axle on level surface, fill housing with oil to bottom of plug
2 - Temperature sensor mounting hole
3 - Oil will run into wheel end
4 - Oil will run into wheel end
5 - Tilt housing side to side (1 minute per side)
6 - Recheck oil level in axle