REAR AXLE AND SUSPENSION ensures proper adjustment of the U-bolt and spring assembly. Rear Axle Lubrication Check oil level with the vehicle parked on level ground and the fluid warm. The level should be even with the bottom of the filler hole. In all cases, lubricant supplier as- sumes full responsibility for the per- formance of their product, and for product and patent liability. NOTE WARNING! Do not replace U-bolts and nuts with common U-bolts or standard nuts. These parts are critical to vehicle safety. If the wrong U-bolts or nuts are used, the axle could loosen or separate from the vehicle and cause a serious accident.
Use only U-bolts and nuts of SAE Grade 8 specifi- cation or better. Failure to comply may result in death, personal injury, equipment or property damage. For recommended types and brands of lubricants, contact your dealer. 5 CAUTION Do not mix lubricants of different grades; although, mixing different brands of the same grade lubricant (meeting MIL L2105C), is accept- able. Lubricants of different grades are not compatible and could dam- age the axle. 5-134 Y53-6077-1B1 (03/17)