Filling the Axle
sb mm 35.03.005
- With the vehicle on a level surface, fill the axle housing
to the bottom of the oil fill hole (in the carrier or housing) with
an SAE 80W–90 multipurpose gear lubricant, or an SAE 75W–90
multipurpose synthetic gear lubricant. See Fig..
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Correct (lube level at bottom of fill hole)
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Incorrect (lube level below fill hole)
Fig. 1, Axle Lubricant Level Inspection
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- Install the fill hole plug, and tighten it 35 lbf·ft (47 N·m).
- After filling the carrier and housing assembly with lubricant,
drive the vehicle, unloaded, for 1 or 2 miles (2 or 3 kilometers)
at speeds not to exceed 25 mph (40 km/h), to thoroughly circulate
the lubricant throughout the assembly. See Table. for
lubricant capacity.
Table 1, Meritor Drive Axle Lubricant Capacities
Meritor Drive Axle Lubricant Capacities
Axle Model
Capacity: pints (liters) 1
RS–13–120
16 (7.6)
RS–15–120
16 (7.6)
RS–17–145
33.6 (15.9)
RS–19–145
34.4 (16.3)
RS–21–145
32 (15.1)
RS–23–160
42 (19.9)
RS–26–180
46.6 (22)
- Quantities listed are approximate and include 1 pint (0.5 liter) for each wheel end and with the drive pinion at 3 degrees.
Table 1, Meritor Drive Axle Lubricant Capacities
Note: Meritor axles have a small tapped and plugged hole located near and below the housing oil fill hole. This smaller hole is for the lubricant temperature sensor only, and must not be used as a fill or level hole.
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