Changing MFWD Hub and Axle Housing Oil

SERVICE INTERVAL - 1500 HOURS
 

 

1. Put the tractor on level surface.

2. Rotate wheel until drain fill hole (A) is at bottom of hub. Remove plug and drain oil.

3. Rotate wheel with drain-fill plug positioned horizontally after oil has drained.

4. Add John Deere GL-5 (85W-140) Gear Lubricant through drain-fill hole until oil is even with bottom of hole. Install the plug.

Wheel Hubs
 
Oil Capacity... 3.4 L (3.6 qt)

 

5. Remove axle housing drain plug (B). Replace plug after oil has drained.

6. Add John Deere HY-GARD ® Oil through fill hole (C) until oil is even with bottom of hole. Install the plug.

Axle Housing
 
Oil Capacity... 13.6 L (14.2 qt)

 

7. After a few minutes of operation, re-check oil level. Add more if necessary.

8. Tighten plugs.

MFWD Drain Plugs - Specification

Drain Plug -Torque 70 N·m (52 lb-ft)

RW26336
RW56655A

HY-GARD is a trademark of Deere & Company

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