Lubrication of the Kingpin, Detroit™ Axles

cen mm 33.09.000

  1. Park the vehicle on a level surface, shut down the engine, and set the parking brake. Chock the tires. When lubricating the kingpin, do not raise the front axle.
  2. Wipe the fittings clean.
  3. 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 junctions of the axle beam and knuckles. For locations of grease fittings, see Fig.; for grease exit points, see Fig..

    • Upper View, LH Side

    • Lower View, LH Side

    1. Grease Fitting

    Fig. 1, Grease Fittings, Detroit Axles

    Fig. 2, Kingpin Grease Exit Points, Detroit Axles

Note:
Parent topic: Front Axle
Document Number: 0000122175
Manual Publication Date: 2025-02-11
Topic Publication Date: 2024-06-04