Dana® Spicer®
- Park the vehicle on a level surface, shut down the engine, and set the parking brake. Chock the tires.
- If the vehicle has just been driven, allow a few minutes for the lubricant to settle.
- Clean the oil fill plug and the area surrounding it; see
Fig. . Remove the plug from the fill hole (or standpipe, if installed
in the oil fill hole).
-
Axle Housing Breather
-
Fill Plug
-
Temperature Indicator Plug
Fig. 1, Dana Spicer Axle Housing Breather
-
- Check that the lubricant is level with the bottom of the
fill hole, or with the top of the standpipe opening. See Fig. . If low, check for
oil leaks, and correct as needed. Add oil to the level of the fill
plug, using the lubricant recommended in Table .
-
Correct (lube level at bottom of fill hole).
-
Incorrect (lube level below fill hole).
Table 1, Dana Spicer Drive Axle Recommended Lubricant
Lubricant Type
Condition
Lubricant SAE Viscosity Grade
Dana Spicer Roadranger® Synthetic Drive Axle Lubricants, or Equivalent with Military Specification MIL–L–2105D
Over-the-Road Service
75W–90
Off-Highway Equipment, or Under Extra Heavy Loads
80W–140
Table 1, Dana Spicer Drive Axle Recommended Lubricant
Fig. 2, Axle Lubricant Level Inspection
-
- Install and tighten the fill plug 40 to 60 lbf·ft (54 to 81 N·m).
- Check the axle housing breather. Make sure that it is unclogged and free from corrosion. See Fig. . If the breather is plugged or damaged, clean or replace it as needed.
Important: The use of friction modifiers is not approved in Dana drive axles.
Important: Always check the axle breather whenever checking the lubricant level. Check the breather more frequently under adverse operating conditions.