5.
Clean the threads of the drain plug, apply pipe
thread sealant to the plug and reinstall the
magnetic drain plug.
6.
Remove the fluid level plug from the side of
the gearbox.
7.
Fill the gearbox through the fill plug hole, with
Mobil SHC 50 Synthetic Gear Lubricant or
equivalent (SAE 80/90 Gear Oil may be
substituted if the truck is not used in Freezer
applications) until fluid level is even with the
bottom of the fluid level plug hole
(approximately 20 oz. for each gearbox).
8.
Clean the old sealant from the threads of the
fluid level plug, apply new pipe thread sealant
to the plug and install the plug.
9.
Clean the threads of the fill plug, apply pipe
thread sealant, and install the fill plug.
10. Remove the blocks from the wheels and
connect the battery. Test drive the truck and
inspect for leaks.
Drive Wheel Assembly
Removal
Special Tools:
Drive Wheel Lock nut Tool, P/N
9650007
1.
Disconnect the battery and discharge the
capacitors.
WARNING
Park the truck on a level surface. Block the
rear wheel to prevent the truck from rolling.
2.
Lift the front of the truck and place it on
blocks.
3.
Remove the drive wheel cover.
4.
Bend the tabs of the lock washer out of the
slots in the spindle lock nut.
5.
Use the lock nut tool to remove the lock nut
from the spindle. Remove the lock washer
with the lock nut.
CAUTION
The drive wheel assembly weighs 85 pounds
or more.
6.
Remove the drive wheel assembly from the
spindle. The outer bearing will come off with
the wheel.
7.
With the drive wheel off, the v-ring seal can
be inspected or replaced. Remove the v-ring,
E
lectric
C
ounterbalance
H
igh
O
utput
Drive
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2.4
15 V-Ring Seal
16 Bearing
17 Tab Lock Washer
18 Lock Nut
19 Wheel Cover
20 Screw
FIGURE 2.4 - DRIVE WHEEL INSTALLATION
