Changing The Front Axle Differential Case And Final Reduction Gear Case Oil - Shibaura ST450 Operator's Manual

Changing the Front Axle Differential Case and
Final Reduction Gear Case Oil
NOTE: The front axle differential case and final
reduction gear case oil should be changed after
every 300 operating hours.
1. Place a suitable container beneath the oil
plug. With the oil at normal operating
temperature, drain the oil by removing the
drain plug (1) in Figure 3-53. After the oil
has drained, reinstall the drain plug and
discard the used oil.
2. Remove the dipstick/filler plug (2) in Figure
3-54, on the left-hand side of the axle
housing.
NOTE: To obtain correct oil level reading do not
screw dipstick into axle housing when checking
oil level.
Fill the axle with SAE 80 hydraulic oil until
the oil level is between the full mark and
the lower end of the dipstick. Reinstall the
dipstick/filler plug.
NOTE: Approximate fluid capacity for the
differential axle housing is 3.7 liters
3. Remove the drain plug (3) in Figure 3-55,
from each final reduction gear case. After
the oil has drained, reinstall each drain plug
and discard the used oil. Remove the filler
plug (4) in Figure 3-54, from each final
reduction gear case and fill with SAE 80
hydraulic oil so that the oil level is at the
bottom of the fill port opening. Reinstall
each filler plug.
NOTE: Approximate final reduction gear cases
fluid capacity is 0.8 liters each.
NOTE: To ensure correct steering operation, the
stop bolt (5) in Figure 3-55, should protrude a
minimum of 32mm from the casing (standard
FWD axle).
SECTION 3 – LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE
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Figure 3-53
Figure 3-54
Figure 3-55