Maintenance — Planetary Axles 2. Position a waste oil collection containers, capacity 0.5 liters (0.5 quarts) each, underneath the wheel hubs to catch oil as it drains.
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Figure 20 – Wheel-End Axle Oil Level Check
Figure 19 – Wheel-Hub Oil Drain Position
1. Wheel-Hub Oil Fill
1. Wheel-Hub Oil Drain
5. Add oil through the holes to the level line (2) stamped on the hub and shown in Figure 20. See “Fluid Capacities/Lubricants” on page 11 for the specific oil type and grade.
IMPORTANT: Always dispose of waste oil according to environmental laws or take to a recycling center for proper disposal. DO NOT pour onto the ground or down a drain.
6. Thoroughly clean the oil drain/fill plugs. Replace the plugs with new O-rings and tighten to 70 Nm (52 lbf.-ft.).
3. Rotate the oil drain holes (1, Figure 19) on the wheel hubs so they are positioned at the bottom as shown in the figure. Allow the oil to completely drain from the hubs. 4. Rotate the holes on the wheel ends so they are positioned to the side as shown in Figure 20.
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