Front-Wheel Drive Axle - Axle Housing, Check Oil Level

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CAUTION: Danger of injury from hot components or hot, pressurized oil.

Touching hot surfaces can cause injury.

Avoid contact with hot surfaces or hot oil.

Check oil level when oil is warm (approx. 40 °C; 103 °F).

Unscrew the level screw plug slowly.

NOTE: The position of the level screw plugs varies depending on axle type.

1. Remove oil level screw plug (A) and put a new O-ring on it. Oil must be level with drain screw bore.

   
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2. If necessary, top up with oil at this point.

   Oil to be used

   Hy-Gard™ Transmission/Hydraulic Oil. See also Section 200E.

3. Tighten oil level screw plug to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft). Always use a transmission oil listed in the Fuel, Lubricants, Hydraulic Oil and Coolant section.

NOTE: Replace oil in the axle housing after the first 100 and after the first 1500 hours of operation. Then change after every 1500 hours of operation or once every 2 years, whichever occurs first.