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Chassis and Body Maintenance — Propeller Shaft, Differential Gear Oil, Brake Fluid

MA-61prose procedure
Continued from MA-60

Checking Propeller Shaft

Check propeller shaft and center bearing for damage, looseness or grease leakage. If greasing points are provided, supply grease as necessary.
Refer to section PD.

Checking Differential Gear Oil

  1. 1
    Check differential carrier for oil leakage.
    Rear differential carrier assembly showing the housing, with an arrow at the lower area indicating the oil leakage check point.
    SMA012C
  2. 2
    Check oil level.
    Differential filler plug area, magnified inset showing oil level on a finger. Labels 'DIFF.' and 'Filler plug'.
    SMA257A

Changing Differential Gear Oil

  1. 1
    Drain oil and refill with new gear oil.
    Differential drain plug location with downward arrow draining into a pan. Labels 'DIFF.' and 'Drain plug'.
    SMA363A
  2. 2
    Check oil level.
Oil capacity
1.0liters (1-3/4 Imp pt)
Use recommended gear oil "API GL-5" with suitable viscosity.

Checking Brake Fluid Level and Leaks

If fluid level is extremely low, check brake system for leaks.
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