what are the 2 plugs for that are over rear axle JD450b doze

[RP]

There are 2 plugs over the rear axle of JD450b dozer (on both sides of dozer). Any idea what they are for? I can't find anything about them. Thanks.

I have a pic, but don't know how to attach it.

[jtrichard]

Here is how to post pics

http://www.jdcrawlers.com/messageboard/ ... light=post

IF you are talking about the ones that are on an angle they are for steering clutch removal

Look here page 4

http://www.jdcrawlers.com/messageboard/ ... c&start=45

[RP]

Are both plugs over driveshaft used for steering clutch removal? I was told the one right above the driveshaft was used to fill the final drive. Thanks.

[jtrichard]

I was told the one right above the driveshaft was used to fill the final drive. Thanks.

NO! NO! NO! AND NO!........ The angled one is to get to the set screw on the clutch/brake drum so you can remove the final drive pinon gear the one just forward of that one is to remove a brake band anchor pin ..... DO NOT PUT ANY OIL IN EITHER ONE as you WILL DESTROY the steering clutches and brake band

[RP]

So how do you fill the final drives on JD450b dozer? Thanks.

[jtrichard]

There is a pipe plug on the rear OR on the inside of the final drive just above the oil pan

[RP]

Thanks for your help. I greatly appreciate it.