Operator`s manual
Maintenance 141
Lubrication Chart notes Continued.
12 Coolant level: Add coolant if
necessary. Only use pre-mixed clean
water and antifreeze in a 50/50 mix.
Add only the same type antifreeze, that
is: extended life or standard.
13 Steering assist cylinder: Use a lithium
based grease with EP additives to
specification API NLGI No. 2 to grease
both ball joints.
14 Power steering fluid: Check the fluid
in the reservoir with the dipstick. Add
oil if necessary. Use ATF Dexron
®
III. Change fluid every 150,000 miles
(240,000 km). Change filter every year.
Use a lithium based grease with
specification API NLGI No. 2.
15 Front oil lubricated wheel bearings:
There is no set change interval. Change
the oil (or grease) only in connection
with work on the hub or if dirt is found
in the lubrication. Use motor oil SAE
30. Lubricate both the right and the left
wheel bearings.
16 Engine oil and filter: For oil change
see schedule on page 63 to page 67.
17 Windshield washer fluid level.
18 Automatic and manual transmission:
Automatic transmission: Use Dexron
®
III Automatic Transmission fluid. See
the manufacturer’s Operator’s Manual
for intervals and quantity.
Manual transmission: Use a mineral
or synthetic oil. Check oil level
periodically. Level should be to the
bottom of the inspection hole.
19 Auxiliary axle(s): If equipped with
auxiliary lift axles use a lithium based
grease with specification API NLGI
No. 2. Also, lubricate the Brake, Cams,
Slack adjuster and Tie-rod ends.
20 Rear axle: Check the oil level in the
differential by removing the fill/level
plug in the housing. The oil should be
level with the bottom of the fill/level
plug hole. Add oil if necessary.
21 Fifth wheel: The fifth wheel and
slider assemblies should always be
re-lubricated after steam cleaning or at
least every 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
Note: A heavy coating of grease
is recommended on the fifth wheel
plate by using the grease fitting under
the fifth wheel top plate or by direct
application to the top of the plate. The
fifth wheel can be greased with the
trailer connected, by using the grease
fittings under the top plate.
Grease the support brackets trunnions
through the fittings over the bracket
pins.
Grease the fittings at the saddle plate
(1 each side) and the saddle plate lock
pockets (1 each side).
Note: See page 142 to page 146 for oil
types.