2-10 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
FINAL BEVEL GEAR OIL
To change the final bevel gear oil, locate the vehicle on a level
position and carry out the following steps. Use SAE #90 hypoid
gear oil which is rated GL-5 under the API classification system.
Use hypoid gear oil SAE #80, API grade GL-5, if the vehicle is
ridden where the ambient temperature is below 0°C or 32°F.
• Remove the final bevel gear case cover 1 by removing three
bolts.
• Place an oil pan under the final gear case, and then drain the
oil by removing the drain plug 2 and filler cap 3.
• Tighten the drain plug 2.
• Remove the oil level check bolt 4 and pour the specified oil
through the filler hole until the oil over flows from the oil level
check hole.
• Tighten the filler cap 3 and the oil level check bolt 4.
Final bevel gear oil capacity:
190 ml (6.42 US oz, 6.69 lmp oz)
Final bevel gear oil drain plug:
27 N·m (2.7 kgf-m, 19.5 lb-ft)
Final bevel gear oil filler cap:
27 N·m (2.7 kgf-m, 19.5 lb-ft)
When reassembling the oil filter, make sure that the oil
filter is installed as shown above. If the filter is
installed improperly, serious engine damage may
result.
Inspect every 6 months.
Replace every 2 years.
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