SkyTrak 8042 Service Manual - Manual (Page 303)

Axles, Drive Shafts, Wheels and Tires
5.30 Model 8042, 10042, 10054 Legacy Rev. 10/03
Note: If the brake disks are worn beyond their tolerance,
the brake disk must be replaced on both sides of the axle
at the same time.
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for the other side of the axle.
7. Fill the axle with Universal Tractor Fluid through the
axle fill hole (1) until the oil level is even with both
axle level holes (2).
See chart of approved fluids. The axle capacity is 1.7
qt (1,6 Liters) for the front axle. Fill axle slowly, the oil
has to run across the differential. Allow time for the oil
to run across the differential. Axle level is correct
when oil is up to both level plugs.
8. Reassemble the level plugs using new o-rings.
9. Re-install the axle fill plug (1) into axle housing.
10. Remove the remote portable hydraulic pressurizing
unit on from the port (3).
Approved Universal Tractor Fluid
John Deere JDM J20C (HY-GARD)
Ford/New Holland ESN-M2C134-D
(HYDRAULIC OIL 134)
Massey-Ferguson M-1141 (PERMANTRAN III)
Chevron CHEVRON 1000 THF
MU0580
1
2
MH4340
3