General Service Information; Routine Maintenance; Lubricants; Greases - PRM NEWAGE 415 Series Workshop Manual

GENERAL SERVICE INFORMATION

Routine Maintenance

Check
Axle Oil change
Axle Oil Level check
Axle Shaft Bolts
Brake Fluid change
Brake Fluid Level check
Check Axle Arm/Main Case joint securing Bolts
Check Wheel Hub Bearing adjustment
Check Wheel Nut
Visual check for oil leaks around joints and Seals
Prop Shaft Bolts

Lubricants

Only those lubricants shown below, or their direct equivalents must be used:
SAE 80W-90 Gear oil for operation in ambient temperatures
between 0°C and 30°C (32°F -86°F)
NOTE: An alternative engineering approved Gear oil may be used. Consult 'PRM Newage' before
filling the axle.
The oil is added via the combined Filler/Level Plug positioned on the rear of the axle Main Case.
When installing new Unitized Hub Seals, ensure the outer surface of the seal and the inner diameter
bore of the Hub is free from grease. Use Loctite SF7063 Solvent Cleaner to degrease both before
fitment of the seal.

Greases

Smear grease between Oil Seal lips and 'O' Rings at major overhauls (with exception to the Wheel
Hub seals), or whenever a repair to these areas is performed.
Only those greases shown below, their direct equivalents or alternative engineering approved grease
must be used: Texaco Multifak EP2

Brake Fluid

The Axle Brakes operate with the fluid specification: FMVSS 116 DOT 4, SAEJ1703 and ISO4925 Brake
Fluid
NOTE: An ISO VG32 Mineral Hydraulic Fluid Should NOT be used under any circumstance.

Liquid Sealant

The Main Case/Axle Arm joint faces must be sealed with either of the following:
•
Threebond 1207D Silicone Liquid Gasket
NOTE: An alternative engineering approved silicon sealant may be used.
For locking features, the following compound must be used:
•
Loctite 243
NOTE: An alternative engineering approved locking compound may be used.
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Frequency
After initial 300 Hrs
then every 1,000 Hrs
Monthly
Monthly
Annually
Monthly
Monthly
1,000 Hrs
Weekly
Weekly
Monthly