Spicer Tandem Drive Axles Service Manual J340-S, J380-S, J400-S, W460-S - Manual (Page 5)

SERVICE
Recommended lubricant change intervals are dependent on
the application and operating environment. The following
chart should be used to establish proper change intervals.
PETROLEUM BASED PETROLEUM BASED PETROLEUM BASED PETROLEUM BASED PETROLEUM BASED SYNTHETIC BASED** SYNTHETIC BASED** SYNTHETIC BASED** SYNTHETIC BASED** SYNTHETIC BASED**
MILES INTER MILES INTER MILES INTER MILES INTER MILES INTERV V V V VAL MILES INTER AL MILES INTER AL MILES INTER AL MILES INTER AL MILES INTERV V V V VAL AL AL AL AL
On Highway 100,000 1 Year 250,000 3 Year
* Severe Service
and 50,000 1 Year 100,000 1 Year
On-Off Highway
APPLICA APPLICA APPLICA APPLICA APPLICATION TION TION TION TION
* Severe service includes any applications operating at
or near maximum GVW or GCW ratings. This
includes normally wet or dusty environments, or
consistent heavy load and low speed applications.
** Includes Semi-Synthetic blends that meet
MIL-L-2105D specifications.
AXLE LUBRICANT RECOMMENDATIONS
To ensure proper lubrication and operating temperature,
correct lubricants and lubricant levels must be obtained.
RECOMMENDED 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 requirements for use in
Spicer medium and heavy duty drive axles.
The table below indicates which SAE viscosities are recom-
mended for various temperature ranges the vehicle will
encounter.
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
seperately 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
3
SUBMERSION OR DEEP WATER FORDING
In the event the axle assembly should become
submerged in water, particularly if over the vent or breather, it
is recommended that the lubricant be drained and all parts be
inspected for water damage and/or contamination. Reas-
semble the carrier to the housing and refill with specifed gear
lubricant.