140 Maintenance Lubrication Chart Notes Note: To grease non-Volvo axles, they are typically greased with the wheels on the ground. Consult with the axle manufacturer for the latest recommendation. 1 Spring hanger: Use a lithium based grease with specification API NLGI No. 2. When lubricating the left and right sides of the front springs, lift the axle off of the floor, suspend the frame with axle stands and lower the axle. The spring bushings are now in the position where grease can be added to the contact surfaces. 6 Tie-rod: Use a lithium based grease with specification API NLGI No. 2. Note: Volvo axles may use a greased-for-life tie-rod. No provisions for adding grease are available.
Note: Always grease a Volvo front axle with the wheels on the ground. Note: To grease non-Volvo axles, they are typically greased with the wheels on the ground. Consult with the axle manufacturer for the latest recommendation. 7 Brake fluid and clutch reservoir. Check the fluid level in the reservoir. Add brake fluid if necessary. Use only DOT 4 brake fluid in the clutch release system. Mixing DOT 4 brake fluid with petroleum based oil will cause seal damage which will cause leakage. 2 Slack adjuster and brake cam: Use a lithium based grease with EP additives to specification API NLGI No. 8 Clutch bearing linkage: Use a lithium based grease with EP additives to specification API NLGI No. 2.
Note: If the brake cam seal does not purge, make sure the inner seal does not purge into the brake drum and onto the brake linings. 9 U-Joints: Use a lithium based grease with EP additives to specification API NLGI No. 2. 3 Steering gear: Use a lithium based grease with specification API NLGI No. 2. Only use a hand operated grease gun. The high pressure from an air operated grease gun will damage the seal. Note: Ensure that grease purges out of all four seals of the U-joints. 10 PTO/Hydraulic reservoir. 11 T-Ride bogie beam (48K-70K suspension): Use a lithium based grease with EP additives to specification API NLGI No. 2. Make sure the grease purges out of both the outer and inner seals.
If necessary, adjust the lubrication schedule to include greasing the bogie bearing as often as daily, in applications where the bogie runs in corrosive conditions or is submerged in water. 4 Draglink and Steering Shaft. Use a lithium based grease with specification API NLGI No. 2. 5 Kingpin, upper and lower: Use a lithium based grease with specification API NLGI No. 2. Note: Always grease a Volvo front axle with the wheels on the ground.