Komatsu Galeo HD325-6, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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MAINTENANCE
SERVICE PROCEDURE
CHANGE OIL IN FRONT FINAL DRIVE
(HD325 only the machine of 4WD specifications)
WARNING
The parts and oil are at high temperature after the engine is stopped, and may cause burns.Wait for the temperature to go down
before starting the work.
When removing the plug, oil may spurt out, so turn the plug slowly to release the internal pressure, then remove it carefully.
The oil in the front final drive is the same as the oil for the transmission case, so when changing the oil, change the
transmission oil at the same time. The oil is drained from the front final drive cover, but the oil is added and the oil
level is checked at the transmission end. Add oil after adding oil at the transmission end.
Refill capacity: 22 liters (5.8 US gal) each (both left and right)
1. Stop the machine so that drain plugs (P1) and (P2) are at the
top and bottom.
2. Remove drain plug (P2), then remove (P1), drain the oil, and
tighten (P2) again.
3. Add oil through the hole in (P1) to the specified level.
4. Tighten drain plug (P1), start the engine, then run the engine at
idling and check that the oil in the transmission is at the
specified level.
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