Change MFWD Axle Housing Oil

P14516-UN-16FEB08

A - Inspection/Fill Plug

B - Drain Plug

Service Interval
	Initial—100 Hours
	Regular—1000 Hours

1. NOTE: Approximate wheel hub oil level is 5.0 L (5.3 qts).

   Park tractor on level surface.

2. Remove plugs (A and B).

3. After oil has drained, apply pipe sealant with TEFLON®, or equivalent, to threads of plug (B).

4. Install plug and tighten to specifications.

5. Add oil until approximately 12 mm (1/2 in.) below edge of plug port (A). John Deere Standard JDM J20C oil is recommended. (See MFWD AXLE AND WHEEL HUB OIL in Fuels, Lubricants and Coolant section.)

6. Install plug and tighten to specifications.

   Item	Measurement	Specification
   Plugs-to-Axle Housing	Torque	150 N·m (110 lb-ft)

7. IMPORTANT: To avoid damage to internal axle components, check oil level after 30 minutes.

   After approximately 30 minutes of operation, recheck oil level. (See procedure in this section.)