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REAR AXLE
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13.3 MAINTENANCE
A. PRELIMINARY INSPECTION
1. Check for any leakages from the wheel end.
2. Check for any physical damages to the rear
axle beam.
3. Put the vehicle in the neutral position and lift
the rear end of the vehicle above the ground
and rotate the tires and check for any unusual
resistance during rotation.
4. During road test check for any humming noise
from the differential or wheel end bearings.
5. Drive the vehicle in full lock condition at slow
speed and if any unusual noise is heard from
the differential case, then the differential might
need overhauling.
B. REGULAR MAINTENANCE
I DIFFERENTIAL OIL REPLACEMENT
1. Lift the vehicle in the two post lift.
2. Loosen and remove the drain plug and drain
the oil and collect the same in the clean
container.
3. Remove the filler plug and fill the oil in the
carrier housing as specified.