Steering and Driveline Preventive Maintenance
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Medium Duty (R10/06)
Fluid Refill
Use Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) Type E or F or
Dexron® II. For other approved brands and types of fluid, see
the Medium Duty Maintenance Manual.
Steering Driveline
• Torque on U–joint pinch bolt and nut 45–55 lb. ft. (61-75
N.m.), lubricated.
• Torque on Pitman arm clamp bolt and nut: 180-210 lb. ft.
(244-285 N.m.), lubricated.
Driveshaft and U-Joints
The slip joints and universal joints of the drive shaft should be
lubricated according to Table 2, “Recommended Mainte-
nance Intervals,” Page 120.
• Use a good quality lithium-soap-base or equivalent
extreme pressure (E.P.) grease: NLGI Grade 2.
For “Towing Guidelines” and “Returning a Towed Vehicle to
Service” see “
Vehicle Recovery Guidelines” on page 109.
WARNING! Improper lubrication of U–joints can
cause them to fail prematurely. The driveshaft
could separate from the vehicle and result in an
injury accident and/or vehicle damage. Make
sure lubricant is purged at all four ends of each
U–joint and loosen caps if necessary. Also, reg-
ularly inspect U–joints for excessive wear or
movement, and repair or replace as necessary.
Driveshaft Lubrication
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SLIP JOINT
UNIVERSAL JOINT
