SECTION 4B - FINAL DRIVE AND DRIVE SHAFTS
IMPORTANT:
Before performing any Service Operation or other procedure described in this Section, refer to Section
00 CAUTIONS AND NOTES for correct workshop practices with regard to safety and/or property damage.
1. GENERAL I NFORMATI O N
1.1 VX SERIES II MODELS
The final drives and drive shafts fitted to VX Series II Models carry over from VX Series I Models, noting the
following:
• A fric tion m odifying additive (Sturaco 7098) has been added to select ed VX Series II Models f itted with a lim ited
slip differential (Production Option G80). Refer to 1.4 FINAL DRIVE LUBRICANT RECOMMENDATIONS in
this Section for details.
For inform ation relating to final drives and drive shaf ts as fitted to VX Series II Models not covered in this Section,
refer to Section 4B FINAL DRIVE AND DRIVE SHAFT S in the VX Series I Ser vice Infor m ation, in conjunc tion with
Section 4B FINAL DRIVE AND DRIVE SHAFTS in the VT Series I Service Information.
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1.2 VU SERIES II MODELS
The final drives and drive shafts fitted to VU Series II Models carry over from VU Series I Models, noting the
following:
• A f ric tion modif ying additive (Stur aco 7098) has been added to s elect ed VU Series II Models fitted with a limited
slip differential (Production Option G80). Refer to 1.4 FINAL DRIVE LUBRICANT RECOMMENDATIONS in
this Section for details.
For inform ation relating to final drives and drive shafts as fitted to VU Series II Models not covered in this Section,
refer to Section 4B FINAL DRIVE AND DRIVE SHAFTS in the VU Series I Ser vice Infor m ation, in conjunc tion with
Section 4B FINAL DRIVE AND DRIVE SHAFTS in the VT Series I and VX Series I Service Information.
1.3 WH SERIES II MODELS
The final drives and drive shafts fitted to WH Series II Models carry over from VX Series I Models, noting the
following:
• A friction modifying additive (Sturaco 7098) has been added to selected WH Series II Models fitted with a
limited slip differential (Production Option G80). Refer to 1.4 FINAL DRIVE LUBRICANT
RECOMMENDATIONS in this Section for details.
For inf ormation relating to f inal drives and drive shaf ts as fitted to W H Ser ies II Models not covered in this Section,
refer to Section 4B FINAL DRIVE AND DRIVE SHAFT S in the VX Series I Ser vice Infor m ation, in conjunc tion with
Section 4B FINAL DRIVE AND DRIVE SHAFTS in the VT Series I Service Information.
1.4 FINAL DRIVE LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS
RECOMMENDED LUBRICA NT ENGINE TYPE AND
TRANSMISSION NON-LSD (EXC G80) LSD (G80)
All Sedan fitted with V6 engine and
manual or automatic transmission
or
Station Wagon/Utility with V6
engine and automatic transmission
1.6 Litres of Mineral Hypoid Gear Oil SAE 90 LSD
such as Ampol Gear Lube LSD 90
or
Castrol LSX90
or
Shell Helix Limited Slip Diff Oil
or
Valvoline LS90
All Models fitted with Gen III V8 or
V6 Supercharged engines
or
Station Wagon/Utility with V6
Engine and manual transmission
1.6 Litres of Synthetic Hypoid Gear
Oil SAE 80W - 140
such as Mobilube SHC ID
or
Castrol SAF - XA
1.5 Litres of Synthetic Hypoid Gear
Oil SAE 80W – 140
such as Mobillube SHC ID
or
Castrol SAF – XA
and
0.1 Litres of Sturaco 7098 Oil
Additive
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