SkyTrak 6036 Service Manual - Manual (Page 76)

Section 5 Wheel Assembly, Tires, and Axle
5-26 Model 6036/6036T S/N 9B0500 thru 14833
• Do not attempt carrier and differential
removal and installation and differential and
pinion disassembly and assembly without
thoroughly understanding instructions in
Spicer
® Dana publications and correspon-
dence which applies to your forklift.
• If it becomes necessary to disassemble any
parts inside the carrier, it is suggested that
the entire axle be removed from the forklift
and held tight in a stand or rack with carrier
pinion positioned up.
• When removing axle assembly, make sure
forklift is properly supported; an improperly
supported vehicle can cause serious injury or
death.
• If axle assembly is still in the forklift, be sure
carrier, differential and pinion assemblies are
securely supported before they are separated
from the axle housing.
Warning
Fig. 5.17 Axle Grease Points
STEER CYLINDER
BALL JOINT
PIVOT PIN
KNUCKLE
KNUCKLE
TIE ROD
BALL JOINT
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5.3 AXLE LUBRICATION
5.3.1 Grease
Lubricate the following axle points (Fig. 5.17) after
overhaul or at 50 hour intervals using multi-
purpose lithium-based grease:
• pivot pins (4 points)
Lubricate the following axle points (Fig. 5.17) after
overhaul or at 250 hour intervals using multi-
purpose lithium-based grease:
• steering knuckles (8 points)
• tie rod ball joints (4 points)
• steer cylinder ball joints (8 points )
5.3.2 Differential Housing Oil
Level Check (250 hour intervals)
1. Clean the area around the axle and remove
the fill and level plug (Fig. 5.18) from the axle
housing.
2. Check the oil level.
3. Add 80W90 gear oil as required to bring the oil
up to the level of the plug hole.