Operator`s manual

110 Maintenance
DriveShaft
DANGER
If the driveshaft universal joints are not
lubricated properly, they can be damaged
to the point of the driveshaft separating
from the vehicle. Driveshaft separation
may cause loss of control of the vehicle
resulting in severe personal injury or
death.
Note: RPL drivelines are not greaseable.
Note: Make sure grease is purging from
all four ends of the universal joint. If the
universal joint can not be properly lubricated,
replace it.
Rear Axle
General
Note: Most rear axles today are run with a
synthetic base oil. The Volvo rear axles are
an exception. DO NOT use a synthetic base
oil in Volvo rear axles. Seals will deteriorate
and leaks will develop.
Rear axles should not be operated if the oil
temperature exceeds
250
F (120 C).
Choose the correct viscosity for the
temperature the vehicle is operated in. See
page 142 for the beginning of viscosity
charts.