Checking the front axle level

[Mike058]

I can't find the answer in the manual. Do you screw the cap with the dipstick in or not to get reading on the stick? My guess is screwing it in, but I need confirmation. CK3510 By the way

 

[tradosaurus]

CK2610 front axle dip stick

 

[Mike058]

Thanks

 

[Reconjack]

You're right it does not specify fully tightened or just dip it in once you remove it. I've always screwed it back in just as it sits when operating to check the level, once I remove it, wipe it clean that is. On my CK3510

 

[Mike058]

I went with not screwing it in. The wording in the manual made it sound like that was the way to go. Either way is ok,I'm sure. I did learn to wait 10 to 15 minutes after adding or draining before checking to give the fluid a chance to level out. That's from the manual too.

 

[John Skull]

You may want to check to see if your front axle dipstick is not flowing air. See my solution in the following thread:

Leaky front axle

So tell us oh hallowed one, what keeps the upper and lower knuckle aligned? Last time I checked it was a kingpin and upper and lower bushings but then maybe you know better. I know, faith keeps them in place right? Look it up yourself, you need the education apparently. The L series design is...

www.tractorbynet.com

 

[Quickster2]

My 2005 has a sight gage. My Brother-in -Law's 3 years newer also a DK45 does not. Not sure why they went away from a simple method.

 

[DK35vince]

My 2005 has a sight gage. My Brother-in -Law's 3 years newer also a DK45 does not. Not sure why they went away from a simple method.

My 2001 DK 35 has a dipstick.

 

[Quickster2]

My 2001 DK 35 has a dipstick.

Interesting, thx.