Rear Axle Oil Change Ford 445 A

ktovar · Nov 4, 2012

I had a major screw up and accidently drained my rear axle oil by pulling the PTO shaft out not realizing all the oil would come pouring out!!! Oh boy did it ever.

I found the oil fill plug at the top of the rear axle behind the seet. Can anyone tell me how to check the oil level as I am adding oil to the rear axle? Is there a weep plug that I need to remove someware?? Please help, I don't want to over fill the axle.

Kevin

Opti-Mist · Nov 5, 2012

Here is a link to a service manual download.
Workshop service repair manual ford new holland 445 industrial trac...

RickB · Nov 5, 2012

Level plug is a 1/4" pipe plug with either a male square head or female hex (allen) head. Located on the RH side of the rear axle housing ahead of the RH trumpet housing and above the difflock pedal .

TaterK · Jul 5, 2014

Hey Kevin, the transmission and rear end are combined there is a plug on the right side of the trans most likely a square headplug. This is the fill level and it requires THF. (. Tractor hydraulic fluid) i got the info from my local Massey Ferguson dealer. I have a question, have you had any problems with an axle locking up? Thanks, Kevin M TaterK

RickB · Jul 5, 2014

TaterK said:
Hey Kevin, the transmission and rear end are combined there is a plug on the right side of the trans most likely a square headplug. This is the fill level and it requires THF. (. Tractor hydraulic fluid) i got the info from my local Massey Ferguson dealer. I have a question, have you had any problems with an axle locking up? Thanks, Kevin M TaterK

Your Massey dealer should stick to a brand he knows about.

Transmission and rear axle are not 'combined' on any 3 cylinder Ford tractors. I think I just figured out why your RH planetary gearset is toast.