TM 5-3895-346-14
AXLE
REASSEMBLY
2.
Remove the fill plug and the oil level plug in the cover (refer to Fig. 11).
3.
Fill wheel end planetary hub through fill hole with SAE-90 multipurpose lubricant until lubricant
appears at the oil level hole. Reinstall fill and oil level hole plugs and tighten securely.
Recommended lubricant for planetary axle outer ends is multipurpose gear lubricant SAE-90 Rockwell
Specification 0-64 for both summer and winter use.
Recommended lubricant for planetary axle carrier drive units is multipurpose gear lubricant SAE-140 Rockwell-
Standard Specification 0-65 or multipurpose gear lubricant SAE-90 Rockwell-Standard Specification 0-64 as
optional, depending on climatic conditions. (See Field Maintenance Manual Number 1 under Multipurpose Gear
Lubricants.)
In low-speed and short-cycle type operation, where the lubricant temperature is likely to stay relatively low, it
will usually be possible to use an SAE-90 lubricant in the housing bowl as well as in the wheel ends. In long-
haul, sustained-speed type operations where the lubricant temperature is likely to run considerably higher, it will
usually be advisable to use an SAE-140 lubricant in the housing bowl.
Recommended lubricant for planetary steering knuckles is wheel bearing lubricant grease NLGI Grade No. 2.
NOTE
Planetary axles without oil seals, to separate the wheel ends from the housing
bowl, should use S.A.E. 90 (R.S. specification 0-64) lubricants only.
All SPR planetary units should use S.A.E. 90 lubricants (R.S. specification 0-64) in planetary outer ends and
S.A.E. 140 (R.S. specification 0-65 as standard and 0-64 as optional) in the housing bowl.
TABULATION OF TORQUE LIMITS
CAPSCREWS
LOCATION
DIA
THDS..
MIN.
MAX
LOCATIO
DIA
THDS
MIN.
MAX.
N
.
Planetary
7/16"
14
53
67
Brake
5/8"
11
160
205
spider cover
"
13
81
104
chamber
"
10
290
370
bracket
Steering
"
13
81
104
Brake
5/8"
11
160
205
bear-
drum
ing cap
5/8"
11
160
205
to hub
"
10
290
370
7/8"
14
510
655
7/8"
14
510
655
1"
14
780
1000
Planetary
5/16"
24
21
27
Brake
"
13
81
104
ring
cam-
gear lock
3/8"
16
33
43
shaft
7/16"
14
53
67
collar
617
