Subsection 02 (PERIODIC MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES)
Replacing the Spark Plugs
Spark Plug Access
To access the front cylinder spark plug, remove
the exhaust system outer heat shield. Refer to
EXHAUST SYSTEM
subsection.
To access the rear cylinder spark plug, remove the
RH side panel.
Removing the Spark Plug
1. Remove spark plug cable from spark plug.
2. Clean the spark plug area using pressurized air.
3. Remove spark plug.
Installing the Spark Plug
Prior to installation, ensure that contact surfaces
of the cylinder head and spark plug are free of
grime.
1. Using a wire feeler gauge, set electrode gap as
specified in
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
.
2. Apply
LOCTITE 767 (ANTISEIZE LUBRICANT)
(P/N 293 800 070)
over the spark plug threads to
prevent possible seizure.
NOTICE
Do not apply antiseize lubricant on
the first 2 spark plug threads.
3. Hand screw spark plug into cylinder head, then
tighten to specification using a torque wrench
and an appropriate socket.
TIGHTENING TORQUE
Spark plug
570 engine
20 N•m ± 2 N•m
(15 lbf•ft ± 1 lbf•ft)
850 and 1000R engines
11 N•m ± 1 N•m
(97 lbf•
in
± 9 lbf•
in
)
DRIVE SYSTEM
Verifying the Front Differential Oil
Level
1. Clean filler plug area prior to checking oil level.
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RH SIDE OF VEHICLE
2. With vehicle on a level surface, check oil level
by removing filler plug. Oil level must reach the
lower edge.
3. Reinstall filler plug with a
NEW
sealing washer.
TIGHTENING TORQUE
Filler plug
22.5 N•m ± 2.5 N•m
(17 lbf•ft ± 2 lbf•ft)
Replacing the Front Differential Oil
1. Place vehicle on a level surface. Set transmis-
sion in park position.
2. Clean filler and drain plug areas.
3. Place a drain pan under the front differential.
4. Remove drain plug.
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BOTTOM VIEW OF VEHICLE
5. Remove filler plug.
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