Can-Am 2018 Defender Series, Operator'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
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LH REAR SIDE OF VEHICLE
1. Filler plug
Insert a wire in the oil filler hole.
The oil level must be within the follow-
ing specification.
OIL LEVEL
20 mm ± 5 mm (9/16 in ± 3/16 in)
below the oil filler plug hole bottom edge
Reinstall filler plug with a NEW sealing
ring.
TIGHTENING TORQUE
Filler plug
22.5 N•m ± 2.5 N•m
(17 lbf•ft ± 2 lbf•ft)
NOTICE
Operating the vehicle
with an improper oil level may se-
verely damage the rear final drive.
Rear Final Drive Recommended Oil
REAR FINAL DRIVE RECOMMENDED
OIL
XPS synthetic gear oil (P/N 293600043)
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:
REAR FINAL DRIVE MINIMUM
OIL REQUIREMENT
75W 90 API GL-5 synthetic gear oil
NOTICE
Do not use another type
of oil when servicing.
Rear Final Drive Oil Change
Place the vehicle on a level surface.
Clean drain plug area.
Clean the filler plug area.
Under the vehicle, place a drain pan un-
derneath the oil drain plug area.
Remove the filler plug.
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LH REAR SIDE OF VEHICLE
1. Filler plug
Remove the drain plug.
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LH REAR SIDE OF VEHICLE
1. Drain plug
Allow oil to drain completely
Clean the drain plug.
Install the drain plug.
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