Rear Gear Case Oil
The rear gear case has two fill plugs. The rear fill plug is located on the rear of the
gear case and is not easily accessible. The
side fill plug (1) is located on the left side of
the gear case. Use the side fill plug when
checking or changing oil. Always check and
change the rear gear case oil at the intervals
outlined in “16. Maintenance”. Maintain the oil
lever (2) even with the bottom of the side fill hole. The correct gear case lubricant to
use is SEA 80W/90GL5 Weight Gear Lube.
Oil Check
1. Position the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Remove the side fill plug and view the oil level through the fill plug hole.
3. Add the recommended gear case oil as needed.
4. Reinstall the fill plug. Torque to 14 ft. lbs. (19 Nm).
Oil Change
1. Place a drain pan beneath the drain and remove the drain plug. Catch and discard
used oil properly.
2. Clean and reinstall the drain plug with a new sealing washer. Torque to
14 ft. lbs (19 Nm).
3. Remove the side fill plug and add 10 ounces (300 ml) of SEA 80W/90GL5 Weight
Gear Lube.
4. Check the oil level. Maintain the oil level at the bottom of the fill plug hole.
5. Reinstall the fill plug. Torque to 14 ft. lbs. (19 Nm).
6. Check for leaks.
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