Can-Am 2018 Defender Series, Operator'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
NOTICE
Operating the gearbox
with an improper oil level may se-
verely damage gearbox.
NOTE: Do not overfill. Wipe off any
spillage.
Properly tighten oil dipstick.
Gearbox Recommended Oil
GEARBOX OIL RECOMMENDED
XPS synthetic gear oil (P/N 293 600 140)
NOTE: The XPS oil is specially formu-
lated to meet the lubrication require-
ments of this gearbox. BRP strongly
recommends the use of its XPS oil.
However, if the XPS synthetic gear oil
is not available, use the following lubri-
cant:
GEARBOX OIL MINIMUM
REQUIREMENT
75W 140 API GL-5 synthetic gear oil
NOTICE
Do not use another type
of oil when servicing.
Gearbox Oil Change
NOTE: When replacing the gearbox
oil, it is recommended to clean the ve-
hicle speed sensor (VSS) at the same
time.
Place the vehicle on a level surface.
Clean drain plug area.
Clean the oil level plug area.
Under the vehicle, place a drain pan un-
derneath the oil drain plug area.
Remove the oil level plug.
Remove the gearbox drain plug.
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1. Oil drain plug
Let oil completely drain from gearbox.
Install the drain plug.
NOTE: Clean drain plug from any
metallic particles prior to installation.
Refill gearbox.
NOTICE
Use ONLY the recom-
mended type of oil.
The oil should be level with the bottom
of the oil level orifice.
NOTICE
Do not overfill.
Reinstall oil level plug.
TIGHTENING TORQUE
Gearbox drain plug
30 N•m ± 3 N•m
(22 lbf•ft ± 2 lbf•ft)
Wipe off any spillage.
Rear Final Drive Oil (HD5)
Rear Final Drive Oil Level
Verification
Place the vehicle on a level surface.
Select PARK position.
Check the oil level by removing the
filler plug.
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