Changing MFWD Axle Housing Oil

NOTE: MFWD differential case on Independent Link Suspension equipped tractors is connected to tractor transmission case and operates using the same system oil. There is no separate drain or fill procedure. Draining or filling hydraulic oil system also drains or fills MFWD differential case on these tractors.

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MFWD Axle Housing Drain and Fill Plugs (1300 Axle)

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MFWD Axle Housing Check and Fill Plugs (1500 Axle)

A - Drain Plug (1300 and 1500 Axle)

B - Fill Hole

C - Check Plug

1. Park tractor on level ground.

2. Remove axle housing drain plug (A) (1300 or 1500 axle) and drain oil. After oil has completely drained, replace drain plug and tighten to specification.

3. Fill MFWD axle housing with John Deere™ Hy-Gard™ oil as specified in Fuel, Lubricants and Coolant section of this Operator’s Manual.

   For 1300 axle, remove fill plug (B) and add oil through fill hole until oil level is even with bottom of fill hole. Install fill plug.

   For 1500 axle, remove fill plug (B) and check plug (C). Add oil through fill hole until oil level is even with bottom of check hole. Install fill and check plugs.

   MFWD Axle Housing Capacity
   1300 Axle Oil Capacity .............. 13.6 L (14.2 qt)
   1500 Axle Oil Capacity .............. 18.7 L (19.74 qt)

4. Start and run tractor for several minutes, then remove fill plug and recheck oil level. Add additional oil as necessary. Operate tractor and recheck oil level until level is correct.

5. When oil level is correct, install fill plug and tighten to specifications.

   Item	Measurement	Specification
   MFWD Drain Plugs
   Drain Plug	Torque	70 Nm (52 lb-ft)