Dana Spicer Drive Axle Lubricant Capacities
Axle Type
Axle Model
Capacity
*
:
Pints (liters)
Double
Reduction
DP463P
40 (18.9)
†
*
Quantities listed are approximate. Fill axle until lubricant is level with bot-
tom of fill hole with vehicle on level ground.
†
Add 2 pints (1 L) of additional lubricant to the power divider.
Table 6, Dana Spicer Drive Axle Lubricant Capacities
NOTE: Some Dana Spicer axles have a
small tapped and plugged hole near and
below the housing oil fill hole. This smaller
hole is for a lubricant temperature indicator
only, and should not be used as a fill or level
hole.
6.1
With the vehicle on a level surface, fill the
axle through the oil fill hole or standpipe
opening. Lubricant should be level with
the bottom of the oil fill hole, or the top of
the standpipe opening. To check fluid
level, see
6.2
Install and tighten the fill plug 40 to 60
lbf·ft (54 to 81 N·m).
Two-Speed Axles With Shift Unit
IMPORTANT: Also do the appropriate procedure
under the heading "All Axle Models."
Dana Spicer and Meritor
1.
Remove the shift unit housing cover; see
Drain and discard the old lubricant. Discard the
housing cover gasket.
2.
Thoroughly wash the axle shift parts and housing
cover, and allow them to air dry.
3.
Install the housing cover and a new cover gas-
ket. Tighten the housing cover capscrews 90 to
110 lbf·in (1020 to 1240 N·cm), then remove the
oil fill plug from the cover.
IMPORTANT: When the ambient temperature is
above 0°F (–18°C), use SAE 10 heavy-duty en-
gine oil, API service classification SD (sulfated
ash content must not exceed 1.85%). When the
ambient temperature is below 0°F (–18°C), use
one part kerosene to three parts SAE 10 heavy-
duty engine oil, API service classification SD
(sulfated ash content must not exceed 1.85%).
This cold-weather mixture can be safely used
up to 32°F (0°C).
Commercially available automatic transmission
fluid may be used in place of SAE 10 engine oil.
Automatic transmission fluid can be used for all
temperatures; do not mix it with kerosene. To
prevent component damage, do not mix engine
oil and automatic transmission fluid.
4.
Using the recommended lubricant, fill the shift
unit housing through the oil fill hole until the lubri-
cant is level with the bottom of the opening.
5.
Coat the threads of the fill plug with a small
amount of Loctite® 242, or equivalent sealant.
Install the fill plug finger-tight in the rear axle shift
unit housing. Using a wrench, tighten it an addi-
tional 1-1/2 turns.
35–02 Axle Breather and Axle
Lubricant Level
Inspection
For all axles, including tandem drive axles and two-
speed axles, perform the applicable procedures
under the heading, "All Axle Models." For a two-
speed axle with a shift unit, also check the shift unit
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2
3
1.
Housing Cover Gasket
2.
Oil Fill Plug
3.
Shift Unit Housing Cover
Fig. 6, Two-Speed-Axle Shift Unit
Rear Axle
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