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1 Western STARM aintenance ManualSTI-445-6A24-01243-000 Western star Maintenance MANUALM odels: 4700 Models4800 Models4900 Models5700 Models5900 Models6900 ModelsSTI-445-6 (9/15)Published byDaimler Trucks North America LLC4747 N. Channel , OR 97217 Printed in performed on a regular basis, lubricating the parts of your vehicle is the least costly way ofobtaining safe and reliable vehicle operation. Added benefits and savings occur when you check thatthe engine, undercarriage, and noise emission control parts are in good working order : The Maintenance operations in this Manual arenot all-inclusive. Also refer toother component and body manufacturers instructions for specific inspection and mainte-nance the operations in this Maintenance Manual at scheduled intervals based upon distancetraveled or hours of operation.

2 Perform daily, pretrip inspection and Maintenance as outlined in theWestern star Driver s : Descriptions and specifications in this Manual were in effect at the time ofprinting. Western star Trucks reserves the right to discontinue models and to changespecifications or design at any time without notice and without incurring and specifications contained in this publication provide no warranty, expressedor implied, and are subject to revision and editions without moreinformation, or contact Daimler Trucks North America LLC at the address Concerns and RecommendationsWhenever you see instructions in this Manual to discard materials, you should attempt to reclaim andrecycle them.

3 To preserve our environment, follow appropriate environmental rules and regulationswhen disposing of : Parts Replacement ConsiderationsDo not replace suspension, axle, or steering parts (such as springs, wheels, hubs, and steering gears)with used parts. Used parts may have been subjected to collisions or improper use and haveundetected structural damage. 2002 2015 Daimler Trucks North America LLCAll rights reserved. No part of this publication, in whole or in part, may be translated, reproduced,stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form by any means, electronic, mechanical,photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Daimler Trucks NorthAmerica LLC.

4 Daimler Trucks North America LLC is a Daimler Trucks North America LLCS ervice Systems and Documentation (CVI-SSD) Box 3849 Portland, OR 97208 3849 Daimler Trucks North America LLC distributes the following major service publications in paper and electronic(via ServicePro ) manuals contain service and repair information for all vehiclesystems and components, except for major components such as engines, trans-missions, and rear axles. Each workshop/service Manual section is divided intosubjects that can include general information, principles of operation, removal,disassembly, assembly, installation, and ManualMaintenance manuals contain routine Maintenance procedures and intervals forvehicle components and systems.

5 They have information such as lubricationprocedures and tables, fluid replacement procedures, fluid capacities, specifica-tions, and procedures for adjustments and for checking the tightness of fasten-ers. Maintenance manuals do not contain detailed repair or service s/Operator sManualDriver s/operator s manuals contain information needed to enhance the driver sunderstanding of how to operate and care for the vehicle and its Manual contains a chapter that covers pre-trip and post-trip inspections,and daily, weekly, and monthly Maintenance of vehicle s/operator s manuals do not contain detailed repair or service BulletinsService bulletins provide the latest service tips, field repairs, product improve-ments, and related information.

6 Some service bulletins are updates to informa-tion in the workshop/service Manual . These bulletins take precedence overworkshop/service Manual information, until the latter is updated; at that time, thebulletin is usually canceled. The service bulletins Manual is available only todealers. When doing service work on a vehicle system or part, check for a validservice bulletin for the latest information on the : Before using a particular service bulletin , check the currentservice bulletin validity list to be sure the bulletin is Technical BulletinsParts technical bulletins provide information on parts. These bulletins containlists of parts and BOMs needed to do replacement and upgrade repair, service, and parts documentation can be accessed using the following applications on provides Web-based access to the most up-to-date versions of thepublications listed above.

7 In addition, the Service Solutions feature provides di-agnostic assistance with Symptoms Search, by connecting to a large knowledgebase gathered from technicians and service personnel. Search results for bothdocuments and service solutions can be narrowed by initially entering vehicleidentification is an electronic parts catalog system, showing the specified vehicle sbuild makes Western star , Freightliner, Freightliner Custom Chassis Cor-poration, Sterling, and Thomas Built Buses products wiring drawings and float-ing pin lists available online for viewing and printing. EZWiring can also be ac-cessed from within of Service PublicationsWestern star Maintenance Manual , March 2011I 1 Warranty-related service information available on the website includes the CampaignsRecall campaigns cover situations that involve service work or replacement ofparts in connection with a recall notice.

8 These campaigns pertain to matters ofvehicle safety. All recall campaigns are distributed to dealers; customers receivenotices that apply to their Service CampaignsField service campaigns are concerned with non-safety-related service work orreplacement of parts. All field service campaigns are distributed to dealers; cus-tomers receive notices that apply to their of Service PublicationsI 2 Western star Maintenance Manual , March 2011 For an example of aWestern star Maintenance Manualpage, seeFig. AxleAWestern star Maintenance Manual , November 20111. Park the vehicle on a level surface, shut downthe engine, and set the parking brake. Chock theNOTICEFig.

9 1, Freightliner Tandem Axle (forward axle shown)the possibility of dirt and road grime entering theassembly. Remove the plug, and check the oillevel. If low, add fluid using the same lubricantrecommended for the drive 01 Drive Axle LubricantFailure to keep the rear axle filled to the properlevel with the recommended lubricant can result inrear axle Breather Fill Sensor Port12432BA12/07/2010f350509aLevel the vehicle has just been driven, allow a fewminutes for the lubricant to the oil fill hole plug (located in the carrieror the side of the axle housing) and the area sur rounding it, then remove the plug. For Freight liner axles, see ; for Dana Spicer axles, see Fig.

10 1 Fig. ; for Meritor axles, see 209/13 the level of the lubricant. The lubricantmust be level with the bottom of the oil fill hole(see For Freightliner axles, seeTable 1for approvedFig. 4). If low, add lubricants and lubricant Meritor axles, seefor approved axlelubricants, and Table 2 Table 3 Table 4andfor axle ca Dana Spicer axles, seefor approvedaxle lubricants, and Table 5 Table 6for axle the oil fill hole plug and tighten it per non drive axles using oil lubricated wheelbearings, clean the hub cap and plug to minimizeFor Dana Spicer axles: 50 lbf ft (68 N m).For Freightliner axles: 37 lbf ft (50 N m).For Meritor axles: 35 lbf ft (47 N m).