Spicer Drive Axles Service Manual J175-S, J190-S, J210-S, J220-S, J230-SB, W230-S - Manual (Page 6)

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AXLE LUBRICANT RECOMMENDATIONS
* Severe service includes any applications operating at
or near maximum GVW or GCW ratings. This
includes normally wet or dusty environment, or
consistent high load and low speed applications.
** Includes Semi-Synthetic blends that meet
MIL-L-2105D specifications.
To ensure proper lubrication and operating temperature,
correct lubricants and lubricant levels must be obtained.
Recommended lubricant change intervals are dependent
on the application and operating environment. The
following chart should be used to establish proper
change intervals.
SERVICE
RECOMMENDED GEAR LUBRICANTS
Mineral or Synthetic based hypoid gear lubricants that
meet or exceed military specification MIL-L-2105D, and
API service classification GL-5, are the minimum require-
ments for use in Spicer Medium and Heavy Duty Drive
Axles.
The table below indicates which SAE viscosities are
recommended for various temperature ranges the vehicle
will encounter.
SUBMERSION OR DEEP WATER FORDING
In the event the carrier housing should become
submerged in water, particularly if over the vent or
breather, it is recommended that the lubricant be
drained and all internal parts be inspected for water
damage and/or contamination. Reassemble the carrier
to the housing and refill with specified gear lubricant.
AFTER OVERHAUL OR CHANGE INTERVALS
Fill the axle assembly to the bottom of housing fill hole
as shown in the illustration below. It is recommended
that following an overhaul, each side of the axle be
jacked up separately to approximately six inches and
held into position for one minute. This procedure will
allow adequate lubricant to flow into the wheel
ends and help eliminate the possibility of premature
damage to wheel bearings and seals. Lower the vehicle
to the floor and allow ten minutes for lube to return to
normal level. Check and refill assembly to bottom of fill
hole to replace the lubricant that was directed into the
wheel ends.
NOTE: Lubricant close enough to the bottom of the fill hole to be seen or
touched is not sufficient. Lubricant must be level with the fill hole.
AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE
APPLICATION PETROLEUM BASED SYNTHETIC BASED**
MILES INTERVAL MILES INTERVAL
On Highway 100,000 1 Year 250,000 3 Year
* Severe Service
and 50,000 1 Year 100,000 1 Year
On-Off Highway