AXLE 1460850 - Caterpillar

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Remove drain plug (1). Remove oil check plug (2). Allow the oil to drain into a suitable container.
When you change the tandem drive oil, use diesel fuel in order to clean the housing of the sludge and flush the housing of the sludge.Note: Discard any drained fluids according to local regulations.
Clean the drain plug (1) and install the drain plug (1) .
Open the cover on the top of the tandem drive housing. Fill the tandem drive housing with new oil. See Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Refill Capacities".
Close the cover on the top of the tandem drive housing.
Clean the oil check plug (2) and install the oil check plug (2) .
Start the engine. Operate the machine for a few minutes. Check the tandem drive housing for leaks.
Stop the engine. Remove the oil check plug (2). Check the oil level. Maintain the oil level to the bottom of the opening for the oil check plug (2). If necessary, add oil. Install the oil check plug (2) .
Inspect the breathers for the tandem drive housings. Replace the breather, if either breather is wet or if either breather is dirty.