Index Freightliner Freightliner Business Class M2 (M2 100, M2 106, M2 106V, M2 112, M2 112V) - service repair manual
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Detroit Drive Axle Lubricants * IMPORTANT: Lubricant used in Detroit rear axles must meet Mercedes-Benz specification 235.20 (mineral) or 235.8 (synthetic). Mobil Delvac ™ Gear Oil A 80W-90 and Mobilube ™ HD-A Plus 80W-90 meet specification 235.20. Mobil Delvac 1 Gear Oil 75W-90 and Mobilube 1 SHC 75W-90 meet specification 235.8. For more product information, see http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com. Type Ambient Temperature SAE Viscosity Grade Synthetic Oil –40°F (–40°C) and up † 75W–90 * Detroit rear axles do not require the use of friction modifiers. † There is no upper limit on the ambient temperature, but axle sump tem- perature must never exceed 250°F (121°C). Table 1, Detroit Drive Axle Lubricants Detroit Rear Axle Lubricant Capacity Axle Oil Capacity: Quarts (liters) Forward-Rear, Model 4 15.9 (15.0) * Single and Rearmost Tandem, 10.6 (10.0) * Single, Model 2 7.5 (7.0) † * Actual oil capacity might vary slightly depending on gear ratio. † Approximate quantity; includes 0.5 quart (0.5 liter) for each wheel end and with the drive pinion at 3 degrees. Table 2, Detroit Rear Axle Lubricant Capacity Meritor 1. Clean the oil fill hole plug located in the carrier or . Remove the plug. NOTE: Some Meritor axles have a small tapped fill hole. This smaller hole is for the lubricant 2. When the vehicle is on level ground, the lubri- for ap- proved axle lubricants and see or for axle capacities. 35–02 Axle Breather Checking The axle housing breather must remain clean. See . When the axle lubricant level is checked, check that the axle breather is open. Check more Meritor Drive Axle Recommended Lubricant Lubricant Type Ambient Temperature Viscosity Grade Meritor Specification Hypoid Gear Oil API Service 10°F (–12.2°C) and up * 85W–140 0–76–A –15°F (–26.1°C) and up * 80W–90 0–76–D –40°F (–40°C) and up * 75W–90 0–76–E –40°F (–40°C) to 35°F (2°C) 75W 0–76–J –40°F (–40°C) and up * 75W–140 0–76–L 06/07/94 f350062a 1 2 3 1. Axle Housing Breathers 2. Carrier Oil Fill Plugs 3. Interaxle Differential Fig. 2, Fill Hole Plug and Axle Housing Breather Locations Rear Axle 35 Business Class M2 Maintenance Manual, August 2015 35/2 |