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).
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Axle Housing Breather
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Fill Plug
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Temperature Indicator Plug
Fig. 1, Dana Spicer Axle Housing Breather
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- 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..
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Correct (lube level at bottom of fill hole)
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Incorrect (lube level below fill hole)
Table 1, Dana Spicer Drive Axle Recommended Lubricant
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
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- 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: A lubricant level close enough to be seen or touched is not sufficient. It must be level with the bottom of the fill hole, or the top of the standpipe opening.
Important: Always check the axle breather whenever checking the lubricant level. Check the breather more frequently under adverse operating conditions.