
Panther T14R - Operation and maintenance manual
DRIVE SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
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CHANGING THE OIL OF THE PLANETARIES
It is required to change the oil in the planetaries at reg-
ular intervals. To do so, proceed as follows:
» Position the vehicle so the drain plug on the cover
of the planetary is as shown on the next figure.
Ensure the imaginary horizontal line is aligned with
the bolts at the circumference.
Figure 213
1. Fill / drain plug
2. Level plug
3. Imaginary housing center line (align with bolts)
4. Recommended oil level
» Install a recipient under the planetary to collect oil.
» Drain the oil by opening both plugs.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION : Dispose of
oil according to prevailing legal requirements.
» Using a new seal, re-install the bottom/drain plug.
» Refill with the recommended oil until le level
reaches the level plug. See Figure 213. Refer to
“TECHNICAL DATA” on page 114 for information
on the recommended oil. Do not overfill as this
could lead to overheating and cause permanent
damage. Ensure no foreign matter enters the hous-
ing as contamination could cause irreversible dam-
age.
» Using a new seal, re-install the level plug.
» Repeat for the other planetary gearbox.
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CHANGING THE OIL OF THE WHEEL HUBS
It is required to change the oil in the intermediate
wheel hubs and the idler wheel hubs at regular inter-
vals. To do so, proceed as follows:
» Install a recipient under the hub to collect used oil.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION : Dispose of
oil according to prevailing legal requirements.
» If working on the idler wheel, loosen the hub cover
(six bolts) and wait until the oil is drained. Then
remove the six bolts and the hub cover.
Figure 214
1. Wheel hub center plug (idler wheel hub shown)
2. Recommended oil level in the hub
» If working on the intermediate wheel, remove both
fill/drain plugs and wait until the oil is drained. Then
clean and re-install the fill/drain plugs.
Figure 215
1. Fill/drain plug
2. Level plug
3. Fill/drain plug
» On the idler wheel hubs, inspect the cover internal
surface and the bearing exposed parts. Replace
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