WD final drive lube

[Kevin N.]

I want to change the final drive oil on my WD. The picture in my operating manual leaves me a little confused where to fill the final drive oil, and unless I missed it, also where to drain the final drive oil. Could someone either tell me or post a picture? Thanks!

 

[BushogPapa]

You really should set the rear wheels out to make it easier to drop the pans...
Nope, no drains in them...!!
It would be good to put one in and one at "oil level" to check the level too..

Ron.

 

[BushogPapa]

The original oil looks like it is 140 EP oil..

 

[Brian G. NY]

The fill plug is on the side of the pan. The book calls for 80EP gear oil (1-3/4 Qts.)
As said, the pan must be removed to be drained.
The book says to drain and refill twice a year.
Probably most have rarely ever been changed. LOL
If A-C had installed drain plugs, farmers would have been more likely to follow the maintenance schedule.