Change MFWD Axle Housing Oil

PY16238-UN-17JUL12

A - Inspection/Fill Plug

B - Drain Plug

Service Interval
	Regular—600 Hours

1. NOTE: Approximate MFWD axle housing oil capacity is 4.5 L (1.19 gal).

   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 Hy-Gard™ Transmission/Hydraulic Oil is recommended. (See Fuels, Lubricants and Coolant section.)

6. Install plug and tighten to specifications.

   Item	Measurement	Specification
   Plugs-to-Axle Housing	Torque	70 N·m (52 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.)