Spicer Tandem Drive Axles Service Manual D__R440, 460, 480, D_R461, 462, 463, 521, 581, 601, 651, 652, 653 - Manual (Page 104)

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Wheel End
Lubricate Wheel End
Before operating the axle, the wheel hub cavities and bear-
ings must be lubricated to prevent failure.
When wheel ends are serviced, follow Dana’s wheel end lubri-
cation procedure before operating the axle.
Dana axles may be equipped with either of two wheel end de-
signs:
• Wheel ends with an oil fill hole.
• Wheel ends without an oil fill hole.
Wheel Ends with an Oil Fill Hole
1. Rotate the wheel end hub until the oil fill hole is up.
2. Remove the oil fill plug.
3. Pour 1/2 pint of axle sump lubricant into each hub
through the wheel end fill hole.
4. Install oil fill plug and tighten to specified torque.
IMPORTANT
Wheel End with Oil Fill Hole
Wheel End without Oil Fill Hole
1 - Wheel end oil fill hole
2 - Proper lubricant level
3 - Lubricant flow from sump
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