Changing MFWD Wheel Hub Oil

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A - Drain/Fill Hole


  1. Park 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 lubricant as specified in MFWD Axle Housing and Wheel Hub Oil in the Fuel, Lubricants, and Coolant section, through drain/fill hole until lubricant is even with the bottom of the drain/fill hole (A).

    IMPORTANT: Wheel hubs that contain brakes are filled with John Deere™ Hy-Gard™ .

    Wheel hubs that do not contain brakes are filled with GL-5 Gear Lubricant.

  5. Install the plug and O-ring and tighten to specifications.

    ItemMeasurementSpecification
    Hub Without BrakesCapacity3.8 L (4.0 qt)
    Hub With BrakesCapacity3.9 L (4.1 qt)
    Plug-to-HubTorque70 N·m (52 lb-ft)


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Hy-Gard is a trademark of Deere & Company

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