473-4WD Lubrication Guide

The specifications listed in black were derived directly from the Mechanic's Manual. Specifications listed in green are what I am actually using. I have also included only those items that are present on my truck (or planned additions.)

Lubrication Specifications

Unit Type Lubricant Winter Summer

Chassis Chassis Oil 0 1

Transmission Trans. Gear Oil 80 90

Transfer Case Trans. Gear Oil 80 90

Differential Rear Hypoid Gear Oil
GL-5 Gear Oil 90
85w140 90
85w140

Differential Front Hypoid Gear Oil
GL-5 Gear Oil 90
85w140 90
85w140

Steering Gear Steering Gear Oil 140 140

Wheel Bearings Wheel Bearing Grease 2 2

Fan & Water Pump Sealed Bearing -- None . . . . . . . .

Air Cleaner - Oil Bath Engine Oil Same as Engine Same as Engine

Ignition distributor Engine Oil Same as Engine Same as Engine

Generator Engine Oil Same as Engine Same as Engine

Starter Engine Oil Same as Engine Same as Engine

Clutch Sealed Bearing - None . . . . . . . .

U-Joints - Prop Shaft Chassis Grease 0 1

U-Joints - Axle Shaft Chassis Grease 0 1

Hand Brake Control Graphite Grease Light Light

Windshield Wiper Chassis - Engine Oil 0 1

Springs Penetrating Oil . . . . . . . .

Engine Engine Oil See ** Below See ** Below

** - Engine Oil Specifications
Above 90F: SAE 30
Not Lower than 32F: SAE 20 or 30
As Low as 10F: SAE 20W
As Low as -10F: SAE 10W
Below -10F: SAE 5W

Lubrication Capacities

Engine*	4 Quarts
Transmission	3 Pints
Transfer Case	3.5 Pints
Differential - Rear	3 Pints
Differential - Front	2.5 Pints?
Steering Gear	13 Ounces
Air Cleaner - Oil	1.25 Pints
U-Joint - Prop Shaft	. . . .
U-Joint - Axle Shaft	12 Ounces
* -Add 1 quart for filter.

? - There is a discrepancy in the Mechanic's Manual about the capacity of the Front Differential. The Lubrication section says 2.5 Pints, as above. The Front Axle section claims 3 Pints.