WHEELS, RIMS AND TIRES
OIL LUBRICATED
Special attention must be given to the type of lubricant
used on front and rear axle wheel bearings, since
different type of lubricants will be used.
Front Axles
1.
Prelubricate bearings by applying a light coating
of recommended lube to bearings.
2.
To be assured that the grease cap is uniformly
seated, tighten cap bolts alternately in a
crisscross pattern to 16-20 N•m (12-15 ft. lbs.).
3.
After grease cap has been installed and
bearings adjusted, oil level is to be from oil level
line to 9.525 mm (3/8") above line.
IMPORTANT Apply sealant to threaded type
plug. Insure that rubber plug is seated. Wipe
excess lubricant from bearing cap which could
appear as a leaking cap after vehicle operation.
4.
A light coating of grease may be applied to
bearing cone and matching surface of cup to
promote cone to cup adhesion to facilitate
assembly.
Rear Drive Axles
1.
Prelubricate bearings by applying a light coating
of recommended lube to bearings.
2.
Fill wheel or hub cavity with differential lubricant
to level of largest bearing cup.
3.
Apply a very light coat of lube to lip of oil seal
with exposed lip.
4.
Check differential for proper lubricant level.
IMPORTANT To assure good sealing when
Installing axle shaft (Fig. 34), observe the
following precautions.
1.
Both mating surfaces must be free of nicks or
burrs.
2.
Both mating surfaces must be clean and dry
before Installing either an acetate gasket or
Loctite Gasket Eliminator.
3.
When Installing axle shafts, tighten flange
mounting nuts evenly to specified torque.
4.
Wipe excess lubricant from axle flange since
lube could appear as a leak after operation.
Figure 34.
Special Instructions for Rear Rear Axle or Tag Tandem
Axles, Rear Axle Models RA 429, 430, 431, 432 and 437.
To be sure that the grease cap is seated properly,
tighten grease cap bolts alternately in a crisscross patter
to 16-20 N•m (12-15 ft. lbs.).
Fill tag axle wheel ends with gear lubricant. Axles with
axle shaft ends used as hub caps, fill through hole
provided until oil runs out when hole is positioned at 4 to
5 or 7 to 8 o'clock.
Axles which have visual oil level hub caps, fill through
provided hole to oil level line on hub cap.
IMPORTANT Apply sealant to threaded type. Insure that
rubber plug Is seated. Wipe excess lubricant from
bearing cap which could appear as a leaking cap after
operation.
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