AxleTech TA277, Service Manual

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Lubrication
5
Filling Carrier
1. Ensure the vehicle is parked on a level surface.
2. Remove the oil fi ll plug located on the front of the
carrier case.
Carrier
Oil Drain Plug
Correct
Oil Level
Carrier
Oil Fill Plug
3. Fill with the recommended oil type and quantity.
Filling should be done slowly to provide enough
time to ensure the oil fl ows through the complete
assembly.
4. Verify oil is at the proper level when it is even with
the bottom of the oil fi ll plug opening. See “Checking
Carrier Oil” on page 4.
5. Clean and apply pipe thread sealant to the oil fi ll plug
and tighten to 35 lbs. ft. (48 N·m) minimum.
Checking Gearbox Oil
1. Remove the oil level plug (see Oil Level location
below).
Gear Box
Oil Drain Plug
Gear Box
Oil Fill Plug
Correct
Oil Level
2. Verify oil is at the proper level by confi rming it is even
with the bottom of the oil level opening. When the
plug is removed to check the level, oil should actually
seep out. Do not use your fi nger to feel for the oil. Even
if you can touch the oil, it may not be at the proper
level.
Improper Oil Level
Hole
Proper Oil Level
Hole
3. If the oil level is low, add the recommended oil type
and quantity until it is at the proper level. Filling
should be done slowly to provide enough time to
ensure the oil fl ows through the complete assembly.
4. Clean and apply pipe thread sealant to the oil fi ll plug
and tighten to 20 to 25 lbs. ft. (27-34 N·m).