Peterbilt Medium Duty Truck Owner's Manual - Peterbilt Motors

Maintenance Schedule and Lubrication
Maintenance Intervals
Table 1, ”Recommended Maintenance Intervals”, shows
service intervals for normal and heavy-duty operations.
For additional “Engine Cooling System” information see
Preventive Maintenance
Page 178. For additional “Air System” information see Page
196.
NOTE: Different lubricants or service intervals than
those listed below may be required.
Table 1
Recommended Maintenance Intervals
ITEM INTERVAL COMMENTS
Hood Pivot
None
Front Brake Camshaft 10,000–15,000 Synthetic Grease With Special Fittings
Tie–Rod Ends 10,000–15,000
Power Steering Reservoir
– Check Fluid Level 10,000–15,000
– Change Fluid & Filter 60,000 2 Times/Year (After Summer & Winter)
Drag Link 10,000–15,000
Steering Gear Box
None
Steering U–joints 10,000–15,000
Steering Slip Joint 10,000–15,000 t
Brake Treadle 10,000–15,000
Clutch Pedal Shaft
None
Transmission
– Check 10,000–15,000
– Drain and Refill - Manual 50,000
– Drain and Refill - Automatic 25,000
Rear Axle
– Check Fluid Level 10,000–15,000
– (Rear Axle) Drain, Flush, Refill 500,000 Synthetic Lube
– 154 – Y53-6027 Medium Duty (R05/09)