Volvo VAH 2013, Operator'S Manual, Page: 155 / 175

Operator's Manual Vehicle Maintenance
VN, VHD 151
Note: Always grease a VOLVO front
axle with the wheels on the ground.
Note:
To grease non-VOLVO axles,
they are typically greased with the
wheels on the ground. Consult with
the axle manufacturer for the latest
recommendation.
6 Tie-rod: Use a lithium based
grease with specification API NLGI
No. 2.
Note: VOLVO axles may use
a greased-for-life tie-rod. No
provisions for adding grease are
available.
7 Leaf Springs: Front and rear
leaf spring eye pins, should be
pressure lubricated with chassis
grease. Vehicles equipped with
multi leaf springs should also
have, the leaves lubricated with
a spray gun or brush using a rust
inhibiting oil.
CAUTION
Keep grease and oil, off of rubber
bushings. Failure to do so will result in
component damage.
Note: If the vehicle is operated in
sandy or dusty environments, the
spring ends should be left dry. Dirt
and grease can mix, resulting in a
"sandpaper" action that may cause
pre-mature wear to the spring ends.
8 Brake fluid and clutch reservoir:
Check the fluid level in the
reservoir. Add brake fluid if
necessary. Use only DOT 4 brake
fluid in the clutch release system.
Mixing DOT 4 brake fluid with
petroleum based oil will cause seal
damage which will cause leakage.
9 Clutch bearing linkage: Use
a lithium based grease with EP
additives to specification API NLGI
No. 2.
Note: Inspection cover removal is
necessary. Lubricate according to
Eaton's lubrication document and
reinstall the inspection cover. See
http://www.roadranger.com for the
latest heavy-duty clutch service
information.
10 U-Joints: Use a lithium based
grease with EP additives to
specification API NLGI No. 2.
Note:
Ensure that grease purges out
of all four seals of the U-joints.
11 PTO/Hydraulic reservoir.
12 Rear Suspension (48k-70k
suspension):
When lubricating
the spring pin busing use a lithium
based grease with specification
API NLGI No. 2.
Note:
Newer versions may have
rubber bushing that do not need
lubrication.
Note: Earlier versions of the T-Ride
and B-Ride spring cradle required
lubrication.
13 Coolant level: Add coolant if
necessary. Only use pre-mixed
clean water and antifreeze in a
50/50 mix.
Add only the same type antifreeze,
that is: extended life or standard.
14 Steering assist cylinder: Use
a lithium based grease with EP
additives to specification API NLGI
No. 2 to grease both ball joints.
15 Front oil lubricated wheel
bearings (if applicable):
There is
no set change interval. Change the