Spicer 2007 Spicer Driveshafts Service Manual - Manual (Page 13)

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Lubrication
Lubrication
Lubrication
Lack of proper lubrication is among the most common causes
of universal joint and slip member problems. Properly sized
Spicer universal joints that are adequately lubricated at rec-
ommended intervals will normally meet or exceed vehicle
operation requirements.
Note: Spicer 10 Series™ relube style universal joints contain
only enough grease to provide needle roller bearing pro-
tection during storage and shipment. It is therefore nec-
essary to completely lubricate each replacement
universal joint after assembly into the end fitting.
Inadequate service intervals and failure to properly lubricate
the universal joints will cause universal joint failures. Proper
lubrication purges all universal joint seals, thus removing
abrasive contaminants from the bearing assemblies. Slip
members must also be adequately lubricated to prevent slip
member failure.
Spicer 10 Series™ Universal Joint and Slip
Members Lubrication Intervals
1. Carefully review the lubrication specifications found
in this manual.
2. Be sure to lubricate at the recommended intervals.
See the table below.
3. Be sure to use only recommended greases that meet
the listed criteria. See “Lubrication for Universal
Joints” on page 12.
4. Carefully follow driveshaft inspection procedures as
outlined in this manual.
Note: It is essential that all bearing seals be completely
purged of old grease and contaminants. If only fresh
grease can be seen at all seals, the purging process is
complete, and the universal joint is properly lubricated.
• City is defined as all applications requiring a mini-
mum of 90 percent of operation time within city lim-
its.
• Highway is defined as all applications requiring less
than 10 percent of operating time on gravel, dirt, or
unpaved roads.
• Line Haul is defined as 100 percent of operating
time on smooth concrete or asphalt.
• On/Off Highway is defined as all applications operat-
ing primarily on paved roads but requiring more than
10 percent of operating time on gravel, dirt, or
unpaved roads.
• Off-Highway and Industrial is defined as 100 per-
cent on gravel, dirt, or unpaved roads, or stationary
applications.
The Spicer 10 Series™ Driveshafts include 1310 through 1880.
City Highway Line Haul On/Off Highway Off-Highway
and Industrial*
5,000/8,000 Miles
(8,000/12,000Km)
or
3 months
(whichever comes first) 10,000/15,000 Miles
(16,000/24,000Km)
or
3 months
(whichever comes first) 10,000/15,000 Miles
(16,000/24,000Km)
or
30 days
(whichever comes first) 5,000/8,000 Miles
(8,000/12,000Km)
or
3 months
(whichever comes first) 500/200 Hrs.
*Grease cycles for off-highway and industrial uses vary depending on the application and operating conditions. In general, to
obtain maximum life, lubrication should occur every 500 hours for normal service and every 200 hours for continuous service
or severe environmental conditions.
Spicer Driveshaft recommends lubricating with a compatible grease meeting N.L.G.I. Grade 2 specifications with an operating
range of +325° F to -10° F (163° C to -23° C). For more information on Spicer Driveshaft lubrication intervals, please refer to
Form #3283-SDD.