Lubrication of the Knuckle Pin, Meritor Axles

cen mm 33.01.000

Caution: Use regulated pressure when lubricating the knuckle assemblies, otherwise damage could result to the knuckle caps.

When lubricating knuckle pin bushings, do not raise the front axle. Wipe the lube fittings clean, and apply multipurpose chassis grease, NLGI Grade 1 (6% 12-hydroxy lithium stearate grease) or NLGI Grade 2 (8% 12-hydroxy lithium stearate grease) until new grease is seen at the bushing grease seal opposite the fittings. The grease seal will accept grease pressure without damage, and is designed to have grease pumped out through it during lubrication. Even if grease leaks out around the top, or bottom-plate gasket, continue pumping until new grease is seen at the bushing seal opposite the grease fitting. See Fig..

  • Grease Exit

  1. Grease Fitting

Fig. 1, Meritor Knuckle Pin Lubrication

Note:
Parent topic: Front Axle
Document Number: 0000122120
Manual Publication Date: 2025-02-11
Topic Publication Date: 2024-06-04