MAINTENANCE
5540F/YB5515 OPERATOR’S MANUAL
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Published 10-21-2011, Control # 055-03
4.
Fill the axle housing with recommended lubricant
through the fill plug hole. Fill until the oil reaches the
bottom of the fill hole.
5.
Install the fill plug.
Replace Axle Wheel Hub Lubricant
1.
Using the outriggers, raise the tires slightly off of the
ground.
2.
Place the transmission in neutral and release the
parking brake.
3.
Turn one of the axle wheel hubs until the drain plug is
located at the bottom of the wheel hub (Figure 6-45).
4.
Clean around the drain plug and then remove it. Drain
the wheel hub oil into a suitable container.
5.
Turn the wheel hub until the drain hole is horizontal
(Figure 6-46).
6.
Fill the wheel hub with the recommended lubricant
through the fill hole until the oil reaches the bottom of the
hole.
7.
Install the plug.
8.
Repeat the above procedure for the other three wheel
hubs.
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Axle Housing Drain and Fill Plugs (Front Axle)
FIGURE 6-42
Fill Plug
Drain Plug
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Axle Housing Drain and Fill Plugs (Rear Axle)
Fill Plug
Drain Plug
FIGURE 6-43
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Axle Housing Breather (Front Axle)
FIGURE 6-44
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Drain Plug Location
FIGURE 6-45
Fill Position
FIGURE 6-46
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