Dana Spicer Axle
Notice: Failure to keep the rear axle filled to the proper level with the recommended lubricant can result in rear axle damage.
- Park the vehicle on level ground, apply the parking brakes, and 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 area surrounding it, then remove
the plug from the fill hole (see Fig.), or from the standpipe (if so equipped) installed in the fill hole.
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Oil Fill Plug
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Drain Plug
Fig. 1, Axle Housing Drain and Fill Plugs
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
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- Lubricant should be level with the bottom of the fill hole
(see Fig.), or with the top of the standpipe opening. If low, check the axle
for oil leaks, and correct as needed. Add lubricant as required. See
Table. for recommended
drive axle lubricants.
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Correct (lube level at bottom of fill hole)
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Incorrect (lube level below fill hole)
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).
- For a two-speed axle with a shift unit, check the lubricant level of the shift unit; see elsewhere in this maintenance operation for the shift unit lubricant level inspection procedure.
- Remove the chocks from the tires.
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 (see Fig.), or the top of the standpipe opening.
Important: Axle housing breathers (see Fig.) must remain clean and unclogged. Always check the axle breather whenever checking lubricant level. Ensure that it is open and unclogged. Check the breather more frequently under adverse operating conditions. If the breather is plugged or damaged, clean or replace it as needed.
