2. Set the parking brake and shift into P (Park) and turn the engine off.
3. Clean any dirt from around the rear axle filler plug.
4. Remove the filler plug and inspect the lubricant level.
5. The lubricant level should be up to the bottom of the filler plug
opening.
6. If necessary, add enough lubricant through the filler plug opening so
that the lubricant level is at the bottom of the opening.
7. Clean and install the filler plug securely.
Drain and refill your rear axle lubricant using the following procedure:
Note:
The rear axle lubricant should only be drained when the lubricant
is warm.
1. Park the vehicle on level ground.
2. Set the parking brake and shift into P (Park) and turn the engine off.
3. Clean any dirt from around the rear axle filler plug and drain bolt.
4. Remove the filler plug and drain bolt, then drain the lubricant into a
suitable container. Dispose all used automotive fluids in a responsible
manner following your local authorized standards.
5. Clean the drain area, then install the bolt securely.
6. Add enough lubricant through the filler plug opening so that the
lubricant level is up to the bottom of the opening.
7. Clean and install the filler plug securely.
WHEELS
General
Wheel bearings should be inspected, lubricated and adjusted at regular
intervals. This is especially important if operating in deep sand, mud, or
water. Refer to
Lubricant specifications
in this chapter.
When installing wheel balance weights, they must be mounted on the
dome-side of the wheel only. Failure to do so may result in loss of wheel
weight and/or damage to brakes or wheels.
Wheel bearings
Your vehicle is equipped with grease-packed front wheel bearings and
oil-lubricated rear wheel bearings.
Normal maintenance
Over a period of time, if not routinely cleaned, a slight film of oil/grease
can collect dirt around the gasket, which could appear to be a leak.
Routine cleaning ensures that leaks can be easily observed before
damage occurs.
2009 Low Cab Forward Truck
(lcf)
Supplement
USA
(fus)
Maintenance and Specifications
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