Caterpillar — Caterpillar Maintenance Manual (EN)

106 Maintenance Section Drive Shaft Spline (Center) - Lubricate 2. Remove dipstick/fill plug (1) on the left side of the axle. Wipe off the level gauge with a clean cloth and reinsert the plug. This will ensure a more accurate measurement of the oil level. i01562133 Drive Shaft Support Bearing - Lubricate Note: Make sure that the plug is installed completely before you check the oil level. If the plug is not installed completely, an incorrect oil level reading can occur. SMCS Code: 3267-086-BD Wipe off the fitting before any lubricant is applied. 3. Remove dipstick/fill plug (1) again and check the oil level. Maintain the oil level between the ADD mark and the FULL mark.

Add oil, if necessary. Reference: Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, “Lubricant Viscosities and Refill Capacities” for the type of lubricant and for the refill capacity. 4. Clean the plug and install the plug. i01562087 Drive Shaft Spline (Center) - Lubricate g00811351 Illustration 159 Apply lubricant through the remote fitting on the right side of the machine. Use the fitting that is toward the rear of the machine. SMCS Code: 3253-086-SN Note: For better access to the fitting, articulate the machine to the right or to the left.

Since the steering frame lock cannot be connected in this case, remove the engine start switch key and turn the battery disconnect switch to the OFF position. i01119388 Drive Shaft Universal Joints - Lubricate Wipe off the fitting before you apply any lubricant. SMCS Code: 3251-086 Wipe off all fittings before any lubricant is applied. g00291135 Illustration 160 Apply lubricant through one fitting on each universal joint. There is a total of five fittings. g00811338 Illustration 158 Apply lubricant through the fitting for the center drive shaft spline.