PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE STEERING AND DRIVELINE
Regional Haul
(R05/10) Y53-6033 – 241 –
2. If you check the fluid with the engine and steering sys-
tem WARM the fluid should NOT exceed the Maxi-
mum level indicator and should generally not drop
below the middle point between the Maximum and
Minimum level indicators.
Fluid Refill
Use Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) Type E or F or
Dexron® II. For other approved brands and types of fluid,
see the 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 1, “Recommended Main-
tenance Intervals,” Page 150.
• 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 138.
Driveshaft Lubrication
01904
SLIP JOINT
UNIVERSAL JOINT
