Volvo VAH 2013, Operator'S Manual, Page: 156 / 175

152 Operator's Manual Vehicle Maintenance VN,
VHD
oil (or grease) only in connection
with work on the hub or if dirt is
found in the lubrication. Use motor
oil SAE 30. Lubricate both the
right and the left wheel bearings.
16 Power steering fluid: Check
the fluid in the reservoir with the
dipstick. Add oil if necessary. Use
ATF Dexron® III or better. Change
fluid every 240,000 Km (150,000
mi). Change filter every year.
Use a lithium based grease with
specification API NLGI No. 2.
17 Engine oil and filter: For oil
change schedule see Service
Information in Group 175-60.
18 Windshield washer fluid level.
19 Automatic and manual
transmission: Automatic
transmission:
Use Dexron® III
or better Automatic Transmission
fluid. See the manufacturer's
Operator's Manual for intervals
and quantity.
Manual transmission: Use a
mineral or synthetic oil. Check oil
level periodically. Level should
be to the bottom of the inspection
hole.
I-Shift transmission: With the
vehicle level, the oil should
be between the maximum and
minimum levels on the sight glass.
Only use VOLVO approved oils.
Refer to function group 1 for the
approved oils list.
20 Auxiliary axle(s): If equipped with
auxiliary lift axles use a lithium
based grease with specification
API NLGI No. 2. Also, lubricate
the Brake, Cams, Slack adjuster
and Tie-rod ends.
21 Rear axle: Check the oil level in
the differential by removing the
fill/level plug in the housing. The
oil should be level with the bottom
of the fill/level plug hole. Add oil
if necessary.
CAUTION
Most rear differentials have a large
screw and nut protruding from the
housing. The screw and nut hold the
thrust plate shoe against the ring gear
and are not to be confused with the
fill/level plug.
Note: Refer to Service information
in 175–60 for Oil Types and 176–61
for Approved/Correct Oils.
22 Fifth wheel: The fifth wheel
and slider assemblies should
always be re-lubricated after
steam cleaning or at least every
oil change.