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Check front axle gear oil level and top up if necessary - AR33.30-P-0525-02GH

Modification notes

8.1.07 Filling capacity, Specifications for Operating Fluids Model 163 *BF33.30-P-1001-03B 
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Front final-drive unit

Number Designation Model 163
BA33.30-P-1002-03B Oil filler screw, front axle gear Nm 50
BA33.30-P-1003-03B Oil drain screw, front axle gear Nm 50
FLUID SPECIFICATION Front axle gear

Number Designation Model 163
BF33.30-P-1001-03B Filling capacity Front axle gear Liters 1.2
Specifications for Operating Fluids Sheet BB00.40-P-0235-07B
  1. Clean area around oil filler screw (14f).
  2. Remove oil filler screw (14f).

    IMPORTANT The front axle gear is correctly filled when the oil reaches the lower edge of the filler opening. Top up if necessary. If the oil level check is carried out when the front axle gear is warm  , do not drain off oil discharged as a result of thermal expansion.

    Fig 1: Identifying Oil Filler Screw
    G04606910
  3. Replace seal ring for oil filler screw.
  4. Screw in oil filler screw and tighten.
Fig 2: Identifying Oil Drain Screw
G04606911