Steer Axle Wheel Ends (continued)
Type of Lube
Lubricant
System
Steer Axle Oil Bath
Mineral Base
(Adjusted)
Steer Axle Semi-
Semi-Fluid
Fluid (Adjusted)
Synthetic Grease
Steer Axle Grease
Heavy-Duty
Pack (Adjusted)
Multipurpose
Lithium Base
PACCAR 20k Front Axle
Lubrication
Proper lubrication practices are important
in maximizing the service life of the steer
axle assembly.
Y53-1280-1A1 (05/08/2018)
MAINTENANCE - PACCAR 20k Front Axle Lubrication
Change Interval for Line
SAE
Haul
SAE 75W,
120,000 miles (193,000
75W-90,
km) or 1 year
75W140,
80W-90,
85W-140
Delo SF, Mobil
120,000 miles (193,000
SHC 007
km) or 1 year
#2 Grade
120,000 miles (193,000
km) or 1 year
Kingpins, Thrust Bearings, and Tie
Rod Ends
On-Highway Applications -
Standard
•
Pressure lubricate every 6 months
or 25,000 miles (40,000 km).
•
A more frequent lubrication cycle is
required for axles used in on/off-
highway, refuse, or other severe
Change Interval for Vocational
60,000 miles (95,000 km) or 6 months
60,000 miles (95,000 km) or 6 months
60,000 miles (95,000 km) or 6 months
service applications. Use heavy-
duty, multipurpose lithium base (#2
grade) grease.
NOTE
DO NOT mix with sodium-based
grease.
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