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Spicer Speciality Axle Division - Technical Publications
SECTION 3
LUBRICATION OF TYPE D66-12-1S (2ND. AXLE)
NOTE :- New and reconditioned axles leaving Kirkstall are charged with grease, where
applicable, but ARE NOT filled with oil
3.1
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 shortest.
Oil flows freely through hubs and drive head. When filling, top up each hub followed by drive head.
Note :-
Always check final oil level at drive head.
3.2
OIL LEVEL
Check oil levels monthly or every 5000 miles (8000 km.) whichever is shorter and top up when level falls
1" below maximum oil level.
Approximate capacities
Each hub....2 pints (1.15 litres)
Drive head 17 pints (9.7 litres)
Recommended oil is high quality EP mineral oil to GL5 class Mil - L - 2105D
3.3
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
3.4
GREASE REQUIREMENTS
Brake cam bushes
Grease every month or 250 hours
Slack adjuster
Recommended grease
Lithium base roller bearing grease
NLGI - No.2
3.5
RECOMMENDED GREASES
To Chart 'F' in Lubrication Manual
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