2.
Make sure the tires touch the ground.
Do not
raise the vehicle.
3.
Clean off all grease fittings prior to lubrication.
IMPORTANT: Meritor recognizes that industry
trends are moving toward increased selection
and usage of synthetic grease in vehicle mainte-
nance. However, some seals are known to ex-
pand when in contact with synthetic grease.
Consult your local Meritor representative for
synthetic grease application references
before
using any synthetic grease when performing
axle service and maintenance.
4.
Using a multipurpose grease, NLGI grade 1 or 2,
lubricate the kingpins through the grease fittings
on the top and bottom of the knuckle. See
5.
Apply lubricant until new lubricant comes from
the thrust bearing seal and the upper shim pack.
6.
Remove the chocks from the tires.
Easy Steer
™
Kingpins—Axles
With Unitized Wheel Ends
NOTE: This procedure applies to Easy Steer
Plus
™
MFS 10-2015-N and MFS 12-2015-N
sealed front axles. Refer to the identification tag
on the front of the axle beam.
On Easy Steer Plus front axles, the grease fittings
are on the top and bottom kingpin caps of the
knuckle.
1.
Shut off the engine, apply the brakes, and chock
the rear tires.
2.
Make sure the tires touch the ground.
Do not
raise the vehicle.
3.
Clean off all grease fittings prior to lubrication.
IMPORTANT: Meritor recognizes that industry
trends are moving toward increased selection
and usage of synthetic grease in vehicle mainte-
nance. However, some seals are known to ex-
pand when in contact with synthetic grease.
Consult your local Meritor representative for
synthetic grease application references
before
using any synthetic grease when performing
axle service and maintenance.
4.
Using a multipurpose grease, NLGI grade 1 or 2,
lubricate the kingpins through the grease fittings
on the top and bottom of the knuckle. See
10/10/2001
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A
A. Apply lubricant until new lubricant comes from these
areas.
1.
Grease Fitting
Fig. 3, Sealed, Easy Steer Kingpin Lubrication
10/11/2001
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A
1
A. Apply lubricant until new lubricant comes from these
areas.
1.
Grease Fitting
Fig. 4, Sealed, Easy Steer Plus Kingpin Lubrication
Front Axle
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