Specifications

Section 1
Introduction
2
Approved Oil Lubricant
Specifications for ZF-FreedomLine
Transmissions
WARNING
Use of inappropriate oil may damage the
transmission.
Do not use multi-viscosity or EP (extreme pressure
additive) oils.
NOTE: The ZF-FreedomLine transmission is
designed to be used only with 50 weight synthetic
oil.
NOTE: The following partial listing shows
lubricants that have been approved for use with
ZF-FreedomLine transmissions. If your intended
lubricant is not listed, prease contact OnTrac at
866-668-7221.
Recommended Preventive
Maintenance
WARNING
When you install a fill plug and a drain plug into a
transmission, first manually position the plug, and
then install and tighten it by hand. When you’ve
hand tightened the plug, use a torque wrench to
tighten it to 44 lb-ft (60 N•m). Do not overtighten
the plug. Damage to the aluminum housing can
result.
ZF-FreedomLine Transmissions Fluid
Capacities
How to Identify a ZF-FreedomLine
Transmission
You can identify a ZF-FreedomLine transmission
from the identification plate located on the left side
of the transmission. Refer to Model Numbers and
Ratios at the beginning of this manual.
Shift Module and Joystick
The ZF-FreedomLine transmission’s shift module,
designed with a joystick, is located next to the
driver’s seat. The shift module replaces the
standard shift lever, shift tower and shift knob.
Move the joystick FORWARD to upshift and
BACKWARD to downshift (manual mode only).
Figure 1.2.
NEUTRAL Button
Press and release the NEUTRAL button at any time
to shift into Neutral.
Press and hold the NEUTRAL and FUNCTION
buttons at the same time to list active fault codes
on the instrument panel display.
Press and hold the NEUTRAL button, FUNCTION
button and service brake at the same time to list
inactive fault codes on the instrument panel
display.
Specification
Cognis Emgard SAE 50 Synthetic Transmission Lube
BP Syn-Gear CD-50
Chevron Delo Synthetic Transmission Fluid SAE 50
Texaco Syn-Star TL SAE 50
Conoco Phillips Family Synthetic Transoil 50
Mobil Delvac Synthetic Transmission Fluid 50
Fleetrite Synthetic SAE 50 Transmission Oil
Kenworth SAE 50 Original Factory Fill Fluid
Shell Spirax
®
GSX SAE 50
Pennzoil
®
Long-Life™ Transmission Fluid EW-50
Valvoline HD Synthetic Trans Oil SAE 50
Item Interval (Miles)
Lubricant level inspection 10,000
Visual leak inspection 10,000
Visual release bearing inspection 10,000
Clear the inactive codes 10,000
T
Transmission Oil Capacity (Quarts)
12 sp Direct Drive 12.7
12 sp Overdrive 12.7
16 sp Overdrive 13.5
Figure 1.2
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Joystick
NEUTRAL Button
Shift Module Display
Shift-n-Cruise
TM
Speed Control
Buttons
FUNCTION Button
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