MAINTENANCE Front Gearcase Lubrication Front Gearcase Fluid Change: The drain plug is located on the bottom side of the front gearcase. Access the drain plug through the access hole in the front skid plate. NOTE: It is important to follow the front gearcase maintenance intervals described in the Periodic Maintenance Chart. Regular fluid level inspections should be performed as well. The front gearcase fluid level should be checked and changed in accordance with the maintenance schedule. 1. Remove the fill plug (refer to “Front Gearcase Fluid Level Check”). 2. Place a drain pan under the front gearcase drain plug.
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. 3. Remove the drain plug and allow fluid to drain completely. Front Gearcase Fluid Level Check The fill plug is located on the right side of the front gearcase. Access the fill plug through the front right-hand wheel well or through the front lower bumper. 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. Drain Plug 8-10 ft. lbs. (11-14 Nm) Fill Plug 8-10 ft. lbs. (11-14 Nm) Fill Plug 8-10 ft. lbs. (11-14 Nm) 4.
Clean the drain plug magnetic surface. 5. Reinstall drain plug with a new O-ring and torque to specification. 6. Add the recommended amount of fluid through the fill hole. Maintain the fluid level even with the bottom threads of the fill plug hole. Gearcase fluid flush with the bottom of thread area. Recommended Front Gearcase Fluid: Premium LT Demand Drive Fluid (PN 2876251) (Quart) 3. If fluid level is not even with the bottom threads, add the recommended fluid as needed. Do not overfill. 4. Reinstall the fill plug and torque to specification. Capacity: 9.3 oz. (275 ml) 7. Reinstall fill plug with a new O-ring and torque to specification. Drain / Fill Plug Torque: 8-10 ft. lbs.
(11-14 Nm) Drain / Fill Plug Torque: 8-10 ft. lbs. (11-14 Nm) 8. Check for leaks. Dispose of used fluid properly. 2.18 = = T = T