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Rear Axle Maintenance
While using your vehicle, the rear axle should be maintained daily, periodically and
randomly.
Daily maintenance before, during or after driving. The maintenance is focused on
clearance and examine as followed:
1. Clean the dust and mud on the cover to keep the axle clean
2. Make sure all connections are in good condition. Rotate rear tire to see if
the gears connecting the motor are rear differential are operating smooth-
ly.
3. Make sure the gear is sufficiently oiled.
4. Check if there is any gap in the connection and transmission units or any
unusual sound inside the axle.
5. Check the exterior temperature of the brake drum.
6. Check the breather valve if oil has leaked on the floor below the rear dif-
ferential.
7. Check if the there is any section in the parking brake cable broken or loose,
and replace if necessary.
Periodic maintenance: The axle should be maintained every month, two months,
and six months. Monthly maintenance focuses on lubricate, fixation and gear oil re-
placement. Maintenance every two months focuses on check adjustment and gear
oil replacement. Semiannual maintenance focuses on the cleaning, assembly and
gear oil replacement.
Wheel Maintenance
WARNING:
Before doing anything to the wheel and tire, make sure the power key is
positioned in the OFF position.
Read the tire manufacturer’s instructions and never exceed their recommendation.
Protect face and eyes from escaping air when removing the valve core.
Be sure the mounting/demounting machine is anchored to floor.
Wear safety equipment when mounting/demounting the wheel and tire.
To remove a wheel on the vehicle:
1. Block the wheel, then loosen the wheel nuts.
