Spicer Drive Axles Service Manual Single Axles 2-Speed & Double Reduction - Manual (Page 7)

Lube Change Intervals
Lubrication Change Internals -
General: The initial lubricant
change is one of the most
important factors in axle com-
ponent life and durability, because
of the elimination of break-in
contaminants. These contaminants
are primarily iron from the initial
break-in wear of rotating
components, and silicon from the
sand used in manufacture of cast
components.
For either a new or rebuilt drive
axle, the lubricant should be
changed within the first 3000 to
5000 miles of operation. Subse-
quent lubricant changes should be
based on a combination of the
intervals stated in the following
chart and user judgment based
heavily on the application and
operating environment.
Changing Lube
Lubrication Change Intervals - NOTE: At both the initial and all
Severe Service: Severe service subsequent lubricant changes,
applications are those which Spicer recommends that the
require the axle to be consistently magnetic filler and drain plugs,
operated near it•s maximum GCW and the breather be cleaned.
or GVW ratings, dusty or wet
environments, or consistent opera-
tion on grades greater than 8% .
For these applications, the ON/OFF
HIGHWAY portion of the chart
should be used.
Guidelines - Lube Change Intervals for Drive Axles
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Maximum On/Off Highway Maximum
Lubricant On Highway Change Severe Service Change
Type Miles Interval Miles Interval
, r 1 1
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Mineral
100,000 Yearly 40 ,000 Yearly
Based
Spicer
Approved 250,000 3 Year 100 ,000 Yearly
Synthetlc
NOTE: After initial lube change, the entire
DRAINING: Drain into suitable container
with lube at normal operating temperature.
Inspect drain plug for excessive metal
particle accumulation symptomatic of
extreme wear. Clean and replace plug after
draining.
unit should be inspected if excessive
particle accumulation is observed.
FILLING: Remove filler hole plug and fill
housing with approved lubricant until level
with bottom of filler hole.
Late Axle Model
15040T/P . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
19050T/P . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
19055T/P, 19060T/P . . . . . .
21060T/P, 21065T/P,
22060T/P, 22065 T/P . . .
23070T/P . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
23080T/P . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lube Capacities DO NOT OVERFILL AXLES
Pints
24.0
33
35
35
39.0
41
(Liters)
(17.3)
(15.6)
(16.6)
(16.6)
(18.4)
(19.0)
Early Spicer Housing Vendor Housing
Axle (Round Arm)
Series Pints (liter)
23 (11) 19 ( 9)
33 24 (11)
37 (18) 29 (14)
37 (18)
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41 (19) 34 (16)
41 (19)
41 (19.0)
41 (19.0)
36 (17.0)
36 (17.0)
NOTE: Capacities do not apply to housings not designed by Spicer
Axles installed at angles exceeding 6 o or operated regularly on grades exceeding may require stand-pipes to allow
proper fill levels. For specific information, contact your Dana representative at phone numbers listed on back cover of
this manual.
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MAINTENANCE / ADJUSTMENT
Periodic
Service
Section 2
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