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Re: Rear axle bearing nut torque

Reply #25 –
Quote from: Gayland Baasch –
I get the feeling that we all have different setups.  My fill plug is on the front, takes a 1/2" drive ratchet to remove.  It took 1 quart to top it off.  I don't have any leaks so have no reason to think it's been low.

Well, the front is the back, in this case. The engine is in the rear!
1998 U270 34'

Re: Rear axle bearing nut torque

Reply #26 –
As for the vent.. make sure it's open.  I threaded a nipple into mine and added a length of fuel line with a small (fuel filter) tied above the frame.

Not knowing your setup, I check with Meritor(?) for the fill level.  As big as the diff is, running it a little low won't be an issue.    pc
S/W Houston 95" U320C SE/40' 
Build #4778  Cummins M11
Repairs & Covered RV Parking (BAO)
PPL is close..
 

Re: Rear axle bearing nut torque

Reply #27 –
Thanks Krusch, I had the feeling I wasn't thinking things through completely ;D

In the olden days hauling gravel, if we could reach in the fill hole and feel oil that was considered good enough, probably not something I would subscribe to today.
1996 U270
Build #4846