TM 5-3895-369-14
4-178. WHEEL END SERVICE.
This task covers:
a. Draining
b. Cleaning/Inspection
c. Filling
INlTlAL SETUP
Tools
Tool kit, general mechanic’s: automotive
Suitable container (capacity 5 gal. [ 19 liters])
Material/Parts
Oil, lubricating, gear (item 32, appendix E)
Equipment Condition
TM or Para
Condition Description
Para 2-13
Parking brake set.
General Safety Instructions
Gear oil is slippery. Clean up spilled oil
immediately or injury to personnel may result.
a.
Draining.
Spilled oil is slippery. Clean up spilled oil
immediately or injury to personnel
may result.
NOTE
This procedure is the same for both
wheel ends.
Fill/drain plug must be at bottom
position to drain wheel end.
Place suitable container with a
5 gallon (19 liters) capacity under
wheel end to catch spilling oil.
(1)
Remove till/drain plug (1) from wheel
end (2).
(2)
Allow oil to drain completely from wheel
end (2).
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