Lubrication Fittings - PREVOST H3-41 Maintenance Manual

FIGURE 20: LUBRICATION FITTINGS LOCATION
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LUBRICATION FITTINGS

All lubrication fittings must be clean before
applying lubricant. Also,
equipment used in applying lubricant is clean.
Every precaution should be taken to prevent
entry of dirt, grit, lint or other foreign matter into
lubricant containers.
become broken or damaged.
Re-charge ball joint until grease can be seen
escaping from socket. On ball joints fitted with a
rubber boot, do not add to much grease as the
rubber boot might expand and rupture.
Intervals of application given in the following
paragraphs are recommended
service. More frequent intervals may be applied
under severe operating conditions. In selecting
always be sure
Replace fitting when
for normal
PA1621 Maintenance Manual All Series | Section revised October 2018
SECTION 16 : SUSPENSION
proper lubricants, supplier reputation must be
considered. The supplier must be responsible for
product quality. Figure 20 shows approximate
location of steering lubrication fittings.
MAINTENANCE
(1) Drag Link Ends: Lubricate at four fittings,
two at each end of link, every 6,250 miles
(10 000 km) with good quality lithium-base
grease NLGI No. 2 (Shell Retinax LX or
equivalent).
(2) Relay Rod Ends: Lubricate at two fittings,
one at each end of rod, every 6,250 miles
(10 000 km) with good quality lithium-base
grease NLGI No. 2 (Shell Retinax LX or
equivalent).
(3) Tie Rod Ends: Lubricate at four fittings,
one at each end of both tie rods, every
6,250 miles (10 000 km) with good quality
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