Just checked the fluid level in my portal axles on my 55 401, (wheel countershafts, wheel intermediate gears) nomenclature??. I intially thought I had found rusty water or sand. After checking all four, I concluded that it is a sandy brown color grease with some liquidity (oil?). There is also a grease zerk on all 4 wheels. My service manual says, lubricate front axle joints (2), use grease gun (fill with transmission oil). Now I am sure I have convinced myself that gear oil (80W90) belongs in the portals. Am I right? Maybe the former owner say the grease zerks and filled with grease?
Any ideas on getting the grease out. I am thinking about filling with diesel, running on jacks, and flushing several times, then run gear oil and flush several times.
Hmmm, once I get the grease out, my Unimog my actually roll.
Kimmer
Any ideas on getting the grease out. I am thinking about filling with diesel, running on jacks, and flushing several times, then run gear oil and flush several times.
Hmmm, once I get the grease out, my Unimog my actually roll.
Kimmer