HEXA

REAR AXLE 12 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.