Spicer Driveshaft Service Information - Manual

Spicer
®
Driveshaft
Service Information
Important: Properly purging u-joint lubricant during vehicle preventative maintenance service is critical to ensure long
service life of the vehicle driveline components. Proper lube purging is evident by fresh grease exiting all four bearing
cup seals (white arrows) when grease pressure is applied to the u-joint grease zerk fitting. This procedure will replenish
the bearing cups with fresh grease, while pushing contaminants and air pockets out of the u-joint. Failure to properly
purge the u-joint can cause premature failure and possible driveshaft exiting from the vehicle.
U-joint lube path – Internal view U-joint lube purge - External view
Spicer Driveshaft Lubrication Intervals
Series City On –Highway / Linehaul
10 Series U-joint / Slip member 5,000 / 8,000 miles 10,000 / 15,000 miles
(or 3 months) (or 3 months)
Spicer Life U-Joint - Heavy Duty 25,000 miles 100,000 miles
(or 6 months) (or 6 months)
Slip member is booted and permanently lubricated.
Service is not required unless the boot is damaged.
First Lubrication Cycle for XL (Extended Lube) series SPL product
Spicer Life XL U-Joint - Heavy Duty 100,000 miles 350,000 miles
(or 1 year) (or 3 years)
Slip member is booted and permanently lubricated.
Service is not required unless the boot is damaged.
Note: Spicer SPL XL lubrication interval reverts back to 100,000 miles (Standard SPL) after it reaches the first
lubrication cycle of 350,000 miles or once the grease zerk cover has been removed. Warranty coverage will not be
affected if lubricated prior to 3 years / 350,000 mi.
Spicer recommends Chevron Ultra-Duty EP-2 or compatible N.L.G.I. Grade 2 lube with an operating range of
+325°F / +163°C to -10°F /-23°C.