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- Page 1 Spicer Drive Axles, Steer Axles, ® Driveshafts, and Wheel Ends Lubrication Manual LM072012 May 2015...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents General Information Steer Axle Dana Lubrication Philosophy ....3 Steer Axle Lubricants ....10 Standard Drain Lubricants . -
Page 3: General Information
General Information General Information Dana Lubrication Philosophy In promoting component reliability and longevity, proper lubrication is the key to a sound and effective maintenance program. Without effective lubricants at proper levels, remaining maintenance procedures will not keep components functional. We believe synthetic lubricants have proven to be superior to petroleum products and represent opportunities to promote supe- rior maintenance and bottom line operating performance while signifi... -
Page 4: Introduction To Manual
DALSM072012 Vocational - 180,000 Mile Lube Drain Interval This will outline the performance requirements of lubricants intended for use in vocational Spicer® drive axles that are allowed the 180,000 mile or three year extended drain interval. The approved lubricants may be factory installed at the truck manufacturer, or service fi... -
Page 5: Warnings And Cautions
General Information Warnings and Cautions Before working on a vehicle, place transmission in neutral, set brakes, and block wheels. When switching between types of lubricants, all areas of each affected component must be thouroughly drained. Do not introduce additives and friction modifiers. Do not mix lubricants of different grades. -
Page 6: Drive Axle
Drive Axle Drive Axle Lubricants Dana Recommends the Use of Dana-Approved Lubricants for Extended Drain Use the chart to locate the correct lubricant and change interval. Heavy-Duty Synthetic or Lubricant Change Interval for Change Interval for Mineral Specification Viscosity Grade Line Haul* Vocational* Synthetic... -
Page 7: Drive Axle Lubricant Capacities
Drive Axle Drive Axle Lubricant Capacities Single Axle Model Number Pints Liters 21065 (P, T) 16.6 Single Drive Axle Lubricant Capacities 21070 (D, S) 18.9 Capacities are sorted by model number. The suffi xes are 21080 (A, D, S) 18.9 included when necessary. -
Page 8: Tandem Drive Axle Lubricant Capacities
Drive Axle Tandem Drive Axle Lubricant Capacities Tandem Axle Model Number Pints Liters 405 RA, RD, RS 13.2 Capacities are sorted by model number. The prefi xes are 451 DP(P), DT(P), RP, RT 16.1 included when necessary. 451 DC(P), DS(P) 18.5 Tandem Axle Model Number Pints... -
Page 9: Drive Axle Lubrication Procedure
Drive Axle Fill Drive Axle Lubrication Procedure 1. With the vehicle on level ground, remove the fi ll plug Inspection from the drive axle rear cover or the side of the carrier assem- Drive axles should be checked for weeps and/or leaks during bly, depending on the axle model. -
Page 10: Steer Axle
Steer Axle Steer Axle Lubricants The standard lubricants specifi ed by the Steer Axle Product Engineering group are as follows Note: For line haul and vocational defi nitions, see page 5. Type of Lubricant Lubricant Change Interval for Chnage Interval for System Line Haul Vocational... -
Page 11: Steer Axle Lubrication Procedure
LMS Bearing System up and supported on axle stands to improve grease fl ow and help fl ush out contamination. Refer to Dana Spicer information Bulletin ABIB-9606. Wheel Bearings Lubricate wheel bearings with an approved drive axle lubri- cant (oil bath) or heavy duty grease (grease packed) depend- ing on the type of axle lube system. -
Page 12: Steer Axle Grease Procedure
Steer Axle Steer Axle Grease Procedure Kingpin Joint Greasing Procedure 4. Now apply grease to the bottom bushing fi tting. Keep greasing until you see clean grease being purged and the 1. With the vehicle on a level surface, block the front and thrust bearing is full of grease. -
Page 13: Tie Rod End Greasing Procedure
Steer Axle Steer Axle Grease Procedure Tie Rod End Greasing Procedure 1. With the vehicle on a level surface, block the front and the back of at least one of the drive axle wheels to keep the vehicle from moving. Set the parking brake. NOTE: Always measure the tie rod end radial and/or end- play before greasing. -
Page 14: Driveline
Line Haul On/Off Highway Spicer Life SF (SPL170SF & 250SF) Permanently lubricated for life of product Service Free * Spicer Driveshaft Division recommends re-lubrication with grease meeting NLGI Grade 2 specifi cations with an operating range of +325°F/+163°C to -10°F/-23°C. -
Page 15: Driveline Lubrication Procedure
ASTM D4950 “LB” specifi cations. Among the most common causes of universal joint and slip spline failure is lack of proper lubrication. Properly sized Spicer uni- versal joints that are adequately re-lubricated at recommended intervals will normally meet or exceed fl eet operational require- ments. -
Page 16: Slip Spline Lubrication Procedure
Driveline Slip Spline Lubrication Procedure Always use a good E.P. grease meeting NLGI Grade 2 specifi cations on Glidecote™ and steel splines. The same lubricant used for universal joints is satisfactory for slip splines. Re-lube splines as the interval prescribed in the “Driveline Lubricants” section. Apply grease gun pressure to lubrication zerk until lubricant appears at pressure relief hole in welch plug at slip yoke end of spline (Photo 1). -
Page 17: Wheel End
Wheel End Wheel End Lubricants Use the chart to locate the correct lubricant and change interval. Note: For line haul and vocational defi nitions, see page 5. Product Lubricant Type Change Interval for Change Interval for Line Haul Vocational Drive Axle Synthetic SAE 75W-90, 80W-140 500,000 miles... -
Page 18: Wheel End Lubrication Procedure
2. Raise the left side of the axle 6 in. [152 mm] or Spicer axles may be equipped with either of two wheel end more. Hold axle in this position for one minute. designs: Oil will run into Wheel End •... - Page 19 For spec’ing or service assistance, call 1-877-777-5360 or visit our website at www.dana.com Dana Commercial Vehicle Products Group 3939 Technology Drive Maumee, Ohio, USA 43537 www.dana.com All applications must be approved by the Application Engineering Department. Specifi cations and/or design are subject to change without notice or obligation. Printed in USA LM072012...
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