Volvo VAH 2013, Operator'S Manual

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148 Operator's Manual Vehicle Maintenance VN,
VHD
Lubrication
Chassis Lubrication
DANGER
Before working on or servicing a vehicle, set the parking brakes, place the
transmission in neutral and chock the wheels. Failure to do so can result in
unexpected vehicle movement and can cause serious personal injury or death.
General lubrication includes lubricating all the grease fittings in the drivetrain, front
and rear suspensions, power steering, and front axle, using a grease gun. Grease the
chassis every 24 000 Km (15,000 mi). However, if the vehicle is in a demanding
application or running in a dirty or corrosive atmosphere, adjust the lubrication
intervals to reflect heavy-duty use. For example, if driven in heavy stop-and-go
traffic with a lot of maneuvering, the lubrication intervals should be every 16 000
Km (10,000 mi) or less. All lubricating points are found on the chassis lubrication
chart on the next page.
Lubricating Grease
Use grease with a lithium base with EP additives and a consistency of NLGI No.
2. Care should be taken not to use any grease other than one with EP additives
for the driveshaft. DO NOT use any solid lubricants, such as graphite, copper or
molybdenum disulfide.
Lubrication Procedure
Make sure the grease fittings are cleaned off before greasing fill grease to the point
where old grease and contaminants are forced out from the part and only new grease
comes out. If new grease cannot be filled so old grease is flushed out, the part needs
to be checked for problems. If a fitting does not accept lubrication due to damage or
internal stoppage, replace it with a new fitting.
Note: Think of greasing the same way as an oil change. All old grease should come
out and be replaced with new grease. Remove excess grease from fittings, shackles
and other surfaces.