Spicer Convertible Tandem Axles - Manual (Page 55)

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Wheel End Seal
Wheel End Seal
Lubricate Wheel End
CAUTION:
Before operating the axle, the wheel hub cavities and bearings
must be lubricated to prevent failure.
When wheel ends are serviced, follow Spicer’s wheel end lubri-
cation procedure before operating the axle.
Spicer axles may be equipped with either of two wheel end
designs:
• Wheel ends with an oil fill hole.
• Wheel ends without an oil fill hole.
Wheel Ends with an Oil Fill Hole
4. Rotate the wheel end hub until the oil fill hole is up.
5. Remove the oil fill plug.
6. Pour 1/2 pint of axle sump lubricant into each hub
through the wheel end fill hole.
7. Install oil fill plug and tighten to specified torque.
CAUTION
3
1
2
1 - Wheel End Oil Fill Hole
2 - Proper Lubricant Level
3 - Lubricant Flow from Sump