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

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CAUTION: The oil may be under pressure when it is hot. Unscrew the level screw plug slowly.

Remove oil level screw plug (A) and put a new O-ring on it. Oil must be level with drain screw bore. Fill to proper level, if necessary.

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

Oil to be used

Hy-Gard™ Transmission/Hydraulic Oil. See also Section 80 (Fuel, Lubricants, Hydraulic Oil and Coolant).

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

NOTE: Replace oil in the final drives 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.