Method For Cleaning Axle Breather - Komatsu WA480-8 Operation & Maintenance Manual

MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE
1.
Stop the engine and remove plug (1).
2.
Wipe off oil of dipstick (G) installed to plug (1) by using a
piece of cloth.
3.
Set dipstick (G) as shown in the figure.
(2): Axle
(3): Spot facing surface
4.
The level is appropriate if it is between 2 grooves (H) and
(L) of the dipstick.
If the oil does not reach the lower groove (L), supply axle
oil from oil filler port (F).
REMARK
Be careful that the amount of the lubricating oil for the axle
with Limited Slip Differential may be different. Always use
the specified lubricating oil.
5.
If the oil level exceeds the upper groove (H), drain the ex-
cessive oil through drain plug (P), and then check the oil
level again.
6.
If the oil level is appropriate, install plug (1).
Tightening torque: 127 to 177 Nm {13 to 18 kgm}

METHOD FOR CLEANING AXLE BREATHER

When cleaning, apply the parking brake and fix the front and rear frames by using the frame lock bar.
A: Front, B: Rear
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MAINTENANCE