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Spicer Speciality Axle Division - Technical Publications
SECTION 1
LUBRICATION OF TYPE SD66-11-1S STEER DRIVE AXLE (1ST. AXLE)
Note :-
New and reconditioned axles leaving Dana Spicer Europe Ltd. are charged with
grease , where applicable, but ARE NOT filled with oil.
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OIL CHANGE PERIOD
With new units ; drain and refill after first month whilst the axle is still warm after a short run, then at
intervals of 30000 miles (48000 km) or 6 months whichever is shorter.
Note :-
Fill steer drive hubs slowly (preferably by hand gravity fill rather than using a
pressurised line filler) to allow oil to percolate through gears and achieve correct level.
This is to ensure that correct amount of oil is fed into hub and to avoid splash back of
oil giving a false level indication.
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OIL LEVEL
Check oil levels monthly or every 5000 miles (8000 km) whichever is shorter and top up when level falls
to
1" (25mm) below maximum level.
Approximate capacities:
Each hub :- 21/2 pints (1.5 litres).
Drive head :- 15 pints (8.5 litres).
Recommended oil is high grade EP mineral oil to GL5 class Mil - L - 2105D.
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LUBRICANT REQUIREMENTS
Spiral Bevel - Hypoid
Ambient Temperature Range
and Spur Reduction
Above
30C
SAE 140
85W / 140
From
30C to minus 10C
SAE 90
80W / 90
From
minus 10C to minus 25C
SAE 80W
80W / 90
From
minus 25C to minus 40C
SAE 75
75W
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GREASING PERIOD (axle grease points shown below)
Steering head bush / bearing
Regular intervals not
Steering ball joints
exceeding 7 days or 50 hours.
Recommended grease :-
Lithium base roller bearing grease
NLGI - No.2
(Shell retinax LX or equivalent).
Brake cam bush
Every month or 250 hours.
Slack adjuster
Recommended grease : -
Lithium base roller bearing grease
NLGI - No.2
(Shell retinax LX or equivalent).
RECOMMENDED GREASES
To Chart 'F' in Lubrication Manual
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