Changing the Oil-Filled Hubs Oil, Tag Axle

rv mm 35.05.000

Warning: Be careful not to overfill the hubs. Overfilling may cause oil to be forced out of the hubs and to contaminate the brake linings and other brake components. This could result in loss of vehicle control and lead to personal injury and property damage.

  1. With the vehicle on a level surface, remove the hub cap (also referred to as a beauty ring).
  2. Rotate the rear wheels so that the rear hub drain plugs are positioned downward.
  3. Chock the tires.
  4. Place suitable containers under the hubs, remove the filler plugs (in the ends of the hub caps) and the drain plugs, and allow the hubs to drain completely. See Fig..

    • Hub Cavity Full

    1. Fill Plug/Magnetic Drain

    2. Drain Plug

    Fig. 1, Oil-Filled Hub Cap

  5. Install the drain plugs and tighten securely.
  6. Add approximately 1 to 1-1/2 pints (0.5 to 0.7 L) of oil (80W–90 hypoid gear oil) to each hub.

    7. Important: Fill the hubs to the level indicators on the hub caps, or to no more than 1/4 inch (6 mm) above the indicators. See Fig..

  7. Rotate the wheels, allow the oil to settle, and check the levels.
  8. Install the filler plugs securely.

    9. Notice: Do not overtighten the cap head. Too much force will strip the screw.

  9. Install the hub cap and tighten the cap head just until snug.
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Parent topic: Rear Axle
Document Number: 0000120614
Manual Publication Date: 2024-05-23
Topic Publication Date: 2024-11-13