MAINTENANCE TRANSMISSION AND GEARCASES Transmission Fluid Change Access the drain plug through the rear right-hand wheel well. The plastic skid plate can be removed for better access to the drain plug. Transmission Lubrication NOTE: It is important to follow the transmission maintenance intervals described in the Periodic Maintenance Chart. Regular fluid level inspections should be performed as well. 2 1. Remove the fill plug (refer to “Transmission Fluid Level Check”). 2. Place a drain pan under the transmission drain plug. The transmission fluid level should be checked and changed in accordance with the maintenance schedule. 3. Remove the drain plug and allow fluid to drain completely.
Be sure vehicle is positioned on a level surface when checking or changing the fluid. Check vent hose to be sure it is routed properly and unobstructed. Transmission Fluid Level Check The fill plug is located on the right-hand side of the transmission. Access the fill plug through the rear right-hand wheel well. Maintain the fluid level even with the bottom threads of the fill plug hole. 1. Position vehicle on a level surface. 2. Remove the fill plug and check the fluid level. Fill Plug 10-14 ft. lbs. Drain Plug 10-14 ft. lbs. (14-19 Nm) (14-19 Nm) 4. Clean the drain plug magnetic surface. 10-14 ft. lbs. (14-19 Nm) Fill Plug 5.
Reinstall drain plug with a new O-ring and torque to specification. 6. Add the recommended amount of fluid through the fill plug hole. Maintain the fluid level at the bottom of the fill plug hole when filling the transmission. Do not overfill. Transmission fluid flush with the bottom of thread area. Recommended Transmission Lubricant: Synthetic Sportsman XP Transmission Fluid (PN 2877606) (Quart) 3. If fluid level is not even with the bottom threads, add the recommended fluid as needed. Do not overfill. Capacity: 32 oz. (946 ml) 4. Reinstall the fill plug and torque to specification. 7. Reinstall fill plug with a new O-ring and torque to specification. Drain/Fill Plug Torque: 10-14 ft. lbs.
(14-19 Nm) Drain/Fill Plug Torque: 10-14 ft. lbs. (14-19 Nm) 8. Check for leaks. Dispose of used fluid properly. 2.17 = = T = T