Medium Duty Operator's Manual - Peterbilt Motors Company

Maintenance Schedule and Lubrication
Lubrication Types
Use Table 3 on page 166 and the list of lubricants below to
identify the type of lubricant to use on your Medium Duty. For
a quick summary of each lubrication point, see Table 1 on
page 150.
ATF: DEXRON® III/MERCON®-approved automatic transmission fluid
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”
CD50: SAE 50W synthetic transmission fluid
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
HD: Hypoid Gear Oil, A.P.I. — GL–5/SAE 80W–90
HT: High Temperature grease (Timken Specification 0–616)
MP: Multipurpose gear lubricant (MIL–L–2105B)
SD: Engine oils with increased protection against temperature deposits,
rust, wear, and corrosion.
WB: Wheel Bearing grease (Timken Specification 0–610)
APPLICATION
Preventive Maintenance
LUBRICANT
Universal Joints
EP
Drive Shaft Splines
CL
Wheel Bearings (driven hubs)
HD
Wheel Bearings (nondriven hubs)
CD50
Steering Column
CL
Alternator Bearing
BB*
Fan Hub
BB*
Power Steering Reservoir
ATF
Steering Drag Link
CL
Steering Knuckles
CL
Spring Pins
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.
NOTE: The responsibility for meeting these specifications,
the quality of the product, and its performance
in service rests with the lubricant supplier.
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