General Periodical maintenance
– 84 –
Lubrication Types
Use Table 4 on page 86 and the list of lubricants below to
identify the type of lubricant to use on your vehicle.
BB: Ball Bearing grease
CB: Engine oil for mild to moderate requirements
CC/CD: Engine oil for severe requirements (MIL–L–2104B /MIL–L–
45199B w/ 1.85% max sulfated ash content)
CD: Engine oil meeting API “Five engine test sequence”
CE: Engine oil meeting severe duty service requirements for direct—
injection
turbocharged engines.
CL: Multipurpose chassis grease
EP: Extreme Pressure lubricant
GL: Straight mineral gear lubricant, Grade 2
HD: Synthetic SAE 75W90
HT: High Temperature grease (Timken Specification 0–616)
SD: Engine oils with increased protection against temperature deposits,
rust, wear, and corrosion.
PS: Chevron Torque Fluid, Dexron III, or Mercon
NOTE: The responsibility for meeting these specifi-
cations, the quality of the product, and its perfor-
mance in service rests with the lubricant supplier.
Table 3 Lubricant Applications
APPLICATION LUBRICANT
Universal Joints EP
Drive Shaft Splines CL
Wheel Bearings HD
Steering Column CL
Alternator Bearing BB*
Fan Hub BB*
Power Steering Reservoir PS
Steering Drag Link CL
Steering Knuckles CL
Clutch Release Bearings BB
Brake Shoe Anchor Pins HT
Brake Cam Bearings HT
Slack Adjusters CL
Starter Bearings * CC
Turbocharger Aneroid * CC
Water Pump BB*
*Consult manufacturer or lubricant supplier for special details.
PB1340A.book Page 84 Friday, September 1, 2000 7:40 AM
