Checking MFWD Axle Wheel Hub Oil Level

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    Oil fill mark and filler plug

    A - Oil fill mark

    B - Oil filler plug

    Park tractor so that oil fill mark (A) on MFWD hub is level with the ground.



  2. Remove filler plug (B). Oil level should be even with bottom of the filler plug hole.

  3. If level is low, add oil through same hole. John Deere Hy-Gard™ oil is recommended. (See MFWD Axle Housing and Wheel Hub Oil, in Section 75.)

    NOTE: Approximate MFWD wheel hub oil capacity is 0.8 L (0.2112 gal).

  4. Apply thread sealant to threads of plug.

  5. Install plug and tighten to specifications.

    ItemMeasurementSpecification
    Plug-to-HubTorque70 N·m (52 lb-ft)


Hy-Gard is a trademark of Deere & Company

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