MAINTENANCE & LUBRICATION
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Front gear case oil check
1. Place the vehicle on a level surface.
2.
Remove the oil filler bolt
1
and check the oil level. The
level should be up to the brim of the hole. If the level is low,
add sufficient oil to raise it to the specified level.
3.
Install the oil filler bolt and tighten it to the specified torque.
NOTE:
Oil filler bolt tightening torque: 18.4 ft-lb. (25 Nm).
Front gear case oil change
1. Place the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Place a container under the front gear case to catch the oil.
3.
Remove oil filler bolt
1
and drain bolt
2
as shown, and
drain used oil.
4.
Install the drain bolt and tighten it to the specified torque.
5. Fill the front gear case with oil.
6.
Install the filler bolt and tighten it to the specified torque.
7.
Check for oil leaks. If oil leakage is found, find and repair it.
NOTE:
Drain bolt torque: 25 N•m (18.4 ft-lb.)
Periodic oil change: 230 ml (7.7 oz.)
NOTE:
Be sure no foreign material enters the gear case.
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