Wheel ends without oil fill hole – Spicer Tandem Drive Axles Service Manual D__R440, 460, 480, D_R461, 462, 463, 521, 581, 601, 651, 652, 653 User Manual
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Wheel End
Wheel End
Wheel Ends Without Oil Fill Hole
1.
With axle level and wheel ends assembled, add lubri-
cant through filler hole in axle housing cover until flu-
id is level with the bottom of filler hole.
2.
Raise the right side of the axle 6 inches or more. Hold
axle in this position for one minute.
3.
Lower the right side.
4.
Raise the left side of the axle 6 inches or more. Hold
axle in this position for one minute.
5.
Lower the left side.
6.
With axle on a level surface, add lubricant through
housing cover oil filler hole until fluid is level with the
bottom of the hole.
Note: Axles without wheel end fill holes will require approxi-
mately 2.5 additional pints of lubricant to bring the lube
level even with the bottom of fill hole.
1 - With axle on level surface, fill housing with oil to bottom of plug
2 - Temperature sensor mounting hole
3 - Oil will run into wheel end
4 - Oil will run into wheel end
5 - Tilt housing side to side (1 minute per side)
6 - Recheck oil level in axle
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